I'm Shelby
Shelby's Cats In Clayton
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Shelby is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Shelby
Cat Sitting in Clayton, NC
My name is Shelby and I would love to catsit for you! My full time job is at an animal shelter and I have four cats of my own! I've worked at the shelter for ten years.
The last three years have been on the foster team, so I always have a few extra kittens!
Saying... *November 2025 update: My work schedule has changed to 8am-6pm, four days per week. Visits would be before or after work but I can be available for midday visits occasionally. Current clients, feel free to reach out if the date you need is unavailable, and I'll see what I can do to help!
My name is Shelby and I would love to catsit for you! My full time job is at an animal shelter and I have four cats of my own! I've worked at the shelter for ten years.
The last three years have been on the foster team, so I always have a few extra kittens!
Saying I love cats is an understatement!
I'm experienced with all ages of cats (newborn to super seniors!) and with many different health and behavior conditions. (CH, kidney disease, thyroid issues, IBS, and diabetic kitties, etc) Your kitty will be cared for exactly how you ask! No request is too much. I'll feed, play with or talk to your babies just like you would :) updates after every visit are always included. I also do Feral/community cat care. I can even water your plants, bring out your trashcan to the curb and check the mail!
I have been petsitting and working with animals professionally for 15 years. I am available most mornings and evenings, and some mid-days. I mainly petsit in the Clayton/Garner area but feel free to ask about other locations!
Reliable and experienced!
Medication Experience:
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Shelby is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Michelle
July 1, 2025
Shelby was fantastic! She had a creative method for administering medication for my kitty who doesn’t always behave during meds time, and she was attentive to messes or anything out of order. She followed all instructions and took great care of my babies.
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Hollie
December 28, 2025
Shelby was wonderful! She sent messages to us everyday with updates and tons of pictures. My children especially appreciated the picture updates. We will definitely ask Shelby to watch our kitty in the future!
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Rebecca
October 15, 2024
I was so nervous to leave our pets behind, and was instantly reassured and relaxed on our first day away with Shelby’s very sweet check in with me about them. She seems to really care about the cats that she looks after, and made sure that our fur babies got clean food, water and boxes—as well some bonus play time and pets! She sent me multiple adorable and goofy photos of my cats which had myself and my husband cracking up at dinner on our vacation viewing them. I have some pretty shy cats and Shelby was able to make friends with them and she quickly figured out which toy they like best. One of our cats gets a daily med as well, and she had zero issues giving it to him. She is not only a great caregiver to the pets that she looks after, but also is a wonderful, kind and understanding human as well. Thank you so much to Shelby ❤️
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Meg
June 17, 2024
Shelby was awesome and made me feel comfortable taking care of my diabetic senior kitty. Shelby was great about giving me updates and pictures and really made me feel like my cats are getting the best care. will book again!
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Claire
June 8, 2024
Shelby was amazing!! She took the time with our kitties and gave them the attention they needed that was tailored to their specific personalities. The updates were thorough and we felt they were well taken care of! We will be booking again!!
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Calli Jon
March 18, 2024
Shelby was a wonderful cat sitter! I loved the in-depth updates I received and the above and beyond care she gave my kitties. One of my cats got sick while Shelby was cat sitting and she cleaned it up no problem, while also easing my mind as a cat mom that he had likely just eaten too fast (which was definitely the case). Shelby was kind, thorough, and caring to my sweet babies. I 12/10 recommend!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Shelby's is 10%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Shelby's holiday surcharge is 10%.
Drop in visits rates
Shelby's is 15%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Shelby's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Clayton cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $24.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with your sitter before you leave.
Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Michelle
July 1, 2025
Shelby was fantastic! She had a creative method for administering medication for my kitty who doesn’t always behave during meds time, and she was attentive to messes or anything out of order. She followed all instructions and took great care of my babies.
Hollie
December 28, 2025
Shelby was wonderful! She sent messages to us everyday with updates and tons of pictures. My children especially appreciated the picture updates. We will definitely ask Shelby to watch our kitty in the future!
Rebecca
October 15, 2024
I was so nervous to leave our pets behind, and was instantly reassured and relaxed on our first day away with Shelby’s very sweet check in with me about them. She seems to really care about the cats that she looks after, and made sure that our fur babies got clean food, water and boxes—as well some bonus play time and pets! She sent me multiple adorable and goofy photos of my cats which had myself and my husband cracking up at dinner on our vacation viewing them. I have some pretty shy cats and Shelby was able to make friends with them and she quickly figured out which toy they like best. One of our cats gets a daily med as well, and she had zero issues giving it to him. She is not only a great caregiver to the pets that she looks after, but also is a wonderful, kind and understanding human as well. Thank you so much to Shelby ❤️
Meg
June 17, 2024
Shelby was awesome and made me feel comfortable taking care of my diabetic senior kitty. Shelby was great about giving me updates and pictures and really made me feel like my cats are getting the best care. will book again!
Claire
June 8, 2024
Shelby was amazing!! She took the time with our kitties and gave them the attention they needed that was tailored to their specific personalities. The updates were thorough and we felt they were well taken care of! We will be booking again!!
Calli Jon
March 18, 2024
Shelby was a wonderful cat sitter! I loved the in-depth updates I received and the above and beyond care she gave my kitties. One of my cats got sick while Shelby was cat sitting and she cleaned it up no problem, while also easing my mind as a cat mom that he had likely just eaten too fast (which was definitely the case). Shelby was kind, thorough, and caring to my sweet babies. I 12/10 recommend!
Shelby
February 20, 2024
Shelby did an AMAZING job taking care of our two cats! We have a diabetic cat and then one with three legs so both come with unique needs. Shelby was great with updates, communication, and being reliable! Our cats felt right at home with her! Absolutely will be booking with Shelby again!!!
Brady
July 7, 2023
Shelby was a huge help for us on our trip out of town! Our cat Flo is diabetic and requires an insulin injection each morning so we have always been apprehensive to have cat sitters help us given the diabetic care needed. Shelby was very comfortable with the injections and removed any stress we typically have when leaving town with making sure Flo gets the correct care! She sent update images each day and overall was super nice and easy to work with.
Claire
December 11, 2025
We love working with Shelby! We use her frequently, and every time we know our cat Pickles is in the best hands. She’s reliable, thoughtful, and gives the most detailed updates with great photos that always put us at ease. It’s such a relief knowing Pickles is so well cared for while we’re away. Highly recommend!
Katherine
December 19, 2024
Shelby doesn’t outstanding job at watching my little kitties. I even have a very shy one that she was able to make feel comfortable while I was away. I am very pleased and I highly recommend Shelby‘s services.
Nicholas
September 2, 2025
Shelby is wonderful to work with! She’s very attentive to our two cats, easy to communicate with and provides great pictures every visit!
Francesca
September 17, 2023
Shelby always goes above and beyond with my cats! She listens to whats needed and provides extra updates. I always feel very safe knowing that my cats are in good hands when I’m out of town
Zachary
August 17, 2022
Shelby is fantastic, and so caring and loving to all cats, not just her own. She treated my cats just like she would have treated her own pets, and sent me pics to enjoy of them while I was away so I didn't miss them too much! I have no issues recommending Shelby to anyone who needs their pets cared for, and would gladly ask her to pet sit mine again anytime :) She's the best!
Abby
April 6, 2026
Shelby was wonderful! She was attentive, conscientious, and you can really tell that she loves cats. She took great care of our two cats and we will definitely book her again.
Brady
October 17, 2023
Shelby has helped us out several times now and she is amazing! Always punctual and has never had an issue giving Flo (our diabetic cat) his daily insulin shot while we are out of town.
Cheryl
September 25, 2023
Shelby is amazing!! Our "KiKi" was a shy rescue kitty and Shelby was able to win her over easily. We can't say enough good things about her care and responsiveness. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing that Shelby was back home taking care of our sweet KiKi.
Veronica
June 3, 2023
I can't say enough great things about Shelby. She is responsible, caring, trustworthy; Great communication, pictures and updates while I was away. I came home to happy, content kitties. Thank you ❤️
Brady
This month
Katherine
This month
Shelby is always great. attentive, kind, neat, and professional.
Nicholas
This month
Brady
April 18, 2026
Nicholas
March 8, 2026
Chris
February 20, 2026
Katherine
January 21, 2026
Shelby always does a great job. Over and above. My kitties really have taken to her.
Nicholas
January 7, 2026
Brady
December 2, 2025
Nicholas
November 22, 2025
Chris
October 11, 2025
Brady
August 9, 2025
Brady
July 9, 2025
Matthew
June 29, 2025
Coogan
June 23, 2025
Brady
May 22, 2025
Brady
May 11, 2025
Caleb
May 6, 2025
Shelby has been a consistent cat sitter with us numerous times; she is timely, reliable, and always communicative. We highly recommend her for your furbaby needs.
Claire
May 4, 2025
Brady
April 28, 2025
Cheryl
January 26, 2025
Sara
January 10, 2025
Brady
January 9, 2025
Chris
January 9, 2025
Caleb
January 4, 2025
Sara
January 3, 2025
Caleb
December 16, 2024
Shelby is our go to cat sitter. I'd give 6 stars if I could.
Brady
December 2, 2024
Jennifer
December 1, 2024
Brady
November 4, 2024
Caleb
October 21, 2024
Brady
September 17, 2024
Brady
August 26, 2024
Jennifer
July 31, 2024
Claire
July 29, 2024
We continue to love using Shelby for our kitties when we go out of town! Her communication is incredible and she takes such good care of our fur babies. Thanks Shelby!
Meg
July 16, 2024
Meg
July 13, 2024
Brady
July 11, 2024
Meg
June 26, 2024
Caleb
June 8, 2024
Shelby always does an amazing job cat sitting for us every time we are out of town. Can't recommend her enough.
Shelby
May 28, 2024
This is our second time using Shelby and she is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!
Joy
May 21, 2024
Lisa
May 13, 2024
Brady
May 4, 2024
Brady
April 22, 2024
Jennifer
April 16, 2024
Veronica
April 12, 2024
Brady
March 26, 2024
Jennifer
March 5, 2024
Jennifer
February 27, 2024
Lisa
February 20, 2024
Chris
January 5, 2024
Sara
January 4, 2024
Brady
December 31, 2023
Warren
December 30, 2023
Heather
December 26, 2023
Cheryl
December 14, 2023
Shelby continues to always be meowizing!!! We love her as much as our KiKi does. Can’t recommend her enough!
Brady
December 6, 2023
Veronica
December 1, 2023
Cheryl
November 26, 2023
Shelby just continues to be purrrrfect! Our shy kitty warmed up to Shelby and we are so thankful for someone who can charm her.
Cheryl
November 20, 2023
Jennifer
November 9, 2023
Kenneth
October 28, 2023
Brady
October 9, 2023
Brady
September 12, 2023
Tricia
September 6, 2023
Heather
August 28, 2023
Cheryl
August 28, 2023
Caleb
August 20, 2023
As ever, Shelby is respectful, courteous, timely, and professional. Will hire her again and again.
Sarah
August 14, 2023
fantastic service
Tricia
August 11, 2023
Shelby was very professional & caring. Thank you!
Heather
July 8, 2023
excellent as always!
Caleb
July 2, 2023
Shelby arrived on time daily, took great care of our elderly cat, and followed our instructions with professionalism and care.
Heather
May 31, 2023
Shelby was excellent and communicated very well. Excited to have her come visit Mackie again!
Jennifer
March 3, 2023
Shelby is so kind and professional and took really great care of the kitties. She had great communication. We definitely plan on working with her again :)
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August 12, 2022
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