I'm Shannon

Hello Cat Parents Golden Paw Cat Care

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50+ Meowtel reservations completed
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Shannon is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Hello Cat Parents Golden Paw Cat Care

I'm Shannon

Cat Sitting in Rego Park, NY

Hi! I’m Shannon, animal lover, Leo 🦁, and certified by A.R.C in Cat CPR and First Aid. I’m a calm, fun person who values kindness.

Your fur baby will receive patient, gentle, and reliable care. I follow instructions and offer flexible scheduling to fit your ideal travel routine. My goal is to take the best care of your cat(s) and give you peace of mind while away.

Cat Enrichment in every sitting! Your kitties will get a mixture of play time, treats, food puzzles, kitty massages, brushing sessions, upbeat or meditative music/ video content, conversation, quiet hangouts, and snuggles when we see each other...
Hi! I’m Shannon, animal lover, Leo 🦁, and certified by A.R.C in Cat CPR and First Aid. I’m a calm, fun person who values kindness.

Your fur baby will receive patient, gentle, and reliable care. I follow instructions and offer flexible scheduling to fit your ideal travel routine. My goal is to take the best care of your cat(s) and give you peace of mind while away.

Cat Enrichment in every sitting! Your kitties will get a mixture of play time, treats, food puzzles, kitty massages, brushing sessions, upbeat or meditative music/ video content, conversation, quiet hangouts, and snuggles when we see each other. The enrichment will be based on the cat's personality and preference, as well as your house rules.

Trust is everything! I notice the details and understand cat body language/ behavior. Growing up with cats I’ve experienced pregnancy, kittens, high energy, easily stimulated, anxious, shy, sour patch, trauma recovery, surgery/ sickness aftercare, and senior-aged felines. I love both male and female cats and can help with behavioral dynamics.

All food requests and medical instructions will be carefully followed. I’m experienced with giving oral, inhaler, and topical medications as well as syringe feeding.

If you made it this far - Thanks for reading my profile. 🙂 I look forward to meeting you and helping care for your furry family!

Shannon with Golden Paw Cat Care

Learn More About Shannon

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy meeting and getting to learn a cats personality. Becoming friends. They are smart and so fun! I love to snuggle if they like that. I let the cat take the lead when it comes to touching to help build trust. Cat care is my full time career!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I’ve grown up with cats my whole life and love to be around them. Currently, I’m an auntie to a gray tabby named Wink. Wink was abused to the point of losing an eye before she was given up for adoption. She has been safe and living happily with us since July 2022. I've helped her learn to trust again and heal her anger through cat enrichment sessions. We call her our warrior princess because she is the sweetest, even after her battles! I lost Adelino to Cancer in Feb 2022 and Emerus to Septic Abdomen in Aug 2025.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

I recommend reaching out to say hello! 🙂 I’m happy to jump on a call or answer any questions someone might have. We can meet in-person for the free meet and greet before your first night away. Allowing for cat introductions and key confirmation.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I can be available anytime during holidays. 🙂 Happy to work together to create a schedule that is best for you.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Foster Parent

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49 reviews
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Tidiness
Katie

Katie

This month

Shannon was a dream sitter! She communicated extremely thoroughly and was prompt, pleasant, personable, and professional, including for a semi-last minute booking request and meet and greet during a snow storm! All of her thoughtfulness, cat-care experience, attention to detail, and TLC made me feel so assured my skittish senior cat was well taken care of during a stressful time for her while I was away. I really appreciated Shannon going above and beyond with unprompted extra little touches and minding the notes we’d discussed like playing soothing music for Buns when she seemed anxious. She sent lots of photos and videos, showing how Buns was feeling as well as respecting her boundaries—even when successfully luring her out for socializing and a few pets! Shannon handled a bit of kitty upset stomach like a pro, and even washed Buns’ wet food dishes, which hadn’t been an expectation we’d discussed. She was very respectful of Buns’ personal space, as well as my home. I will definitely be requesting Shannon’s services next time I’m away! She was wonderful to work with and gave me peace of mind while on vacation away from my sweet cat. Truly a great experience :)

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Dani

Dani

This month

Shannon was amazing. She showed up during the times we had set for cat sitting and was super reliable. She sent us pictures every visit and let us know if the cats ate everything or didn’t, which I really appreciated. She also played with them and made sure they were good. At one point the litter was starting to smell a little and she just changed the bag on her own without us even asking, which honestly meant a lot. It showed she actually cares and pays attention. She’s really easy and pleasant to communicate with and we’ll definitely be using her again for our next vacation.

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Nicole

Nicole

December 1, 2025

I still cannot belive we were lucky enough to meet Shannon and hope to have her in our lives for a long time to come. What started as a reservation for a couple days turned into weeks, then months and now she comes every day I have to work (14 hours away is a long time and the reassurance she gives me is worth millions times more than the service actually costs). She sends me photos and videos of my kitties happily playing and dancing with her and they run to the door when she arrives. She's given pills and powders and eye ointments. She feeds them, scoops litter, tidies up, cuddles and plays; and I have no idea how she fits it all in less than 30 minutes. She is amazing and so easy going and sweet and flexible and just an incredible person and a fantastic and skilled cat-sitter. She has kept my kitties fed, medicated and happy: they are a whole lot less lonely (needy) when I come home after a long day away. Almost want to gate keep her to ensure she has time for us but she is too good not to heap buckets and buckets of praise.

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Estelle

Estelle

This month

Shannon was nothing short of an outstanding catsitter for our 3 girls. She was communicative, on time and beloved by the kitties she was caring for. It was our first time leaving our two new adoptees with the resident cat and Shannon was able to troubleshoot any tensions between them and even gave us some tips and feedback to defuse tension. We cannot more highly recommend her!

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Christine

Christine

This month

Shannon is an incredible cat sitter. Our cats are typically nervous with new people, but they warmed to Shannon quickly, which is a testament to the safe environment she created. I truly appreciate how mindful she was of their needs, especially in handling our senior cat’s medication with such care. Her communication was wonderful. She always let me know when she arrived and sent photos and videos. Keeping me updated on how everyone was doing. She engaged the cats who wanted to play while respecting the space of those who didn't. I am very grateful for the care Shannon provided.

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Jacqueline

Jacqueline

December 2, 2025

Shannon is the the most fantastic cat sitter. She gives my cats the most loving care—playing movies/music for the cats, letting me know about eating habits/bowel movements and even helping with navigating some health flags! I am so appreciative of her and feel like I’ve gained a friend :)

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$26.00 / 20min
$45.00 / 45min
$56.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$75.00 / Overnight
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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.

Rego Park cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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!

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