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I'm Shannon
Cat Sitting in Rego Park, NY
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
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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.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Shannon is experienced with 4 types of medications
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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
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
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
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
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
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 :)
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Shannon's is 25%
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
Shannon's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Shannon's is 25%
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
Shannon's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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!
Rating breakdown
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 :)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 :)
Shannan
November 30, 2025
She sent us daily updates with details on how much they ate and their moods. She sent photos and videos! She also cleaned the litter multiple times. We felt very confident that our kitties were safe in her care!
Noel
November 30, 2025
My cats were in good hands with Shannon. I have a very anxious boy and was happy to know that he was out and even let her pet him for a moment! she kept the house tidy, was super communicative (which helped me feel more at ease), gave my cats their meds, and kept them safe and well-fed. Would definitely book her again and recommend highly!
Sophie
October 9, 2025
Shannon is in class of her own with cat care - incredibly sensitive to our cat's needs, present but unobtrusive, and someone who I felt I could immediately trust with my older cat and home. We returned home to our cat looking happy, healthy and so well cared for. On top of this she is so kind, proactive, on time, and always shared informative (and adorable) updates which really helped with peace of mind. Highly, highly recommend.
Laura
November 13, 2025
Shannon was detail oriented and followed my instructions for my crew of 4. She took excellent care of not only them, but of my apartment. I came home to a clean apartment and happy fur babies. Her pictures, play videos and updates were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend her.
Kekeli
This month
Shannon was great! My cat is normally very shy but Shannon was able to get her to trust her and play with her.
Ruby
This month
Shannon was a lifesaver, stepping in cold to look after my kitties when I had to leave town for an emergency. She was able to connect with the kitties quickly, even the skittish one, and cared for them well.
Hannah
September 28, 2025
Shannon did a great job with my anxious, sour patch kitty! She was willing to handle his moodiness and played with and cuddled him when needed. she was also very helpful bringing in new food for him and tidied up our apartment before we came home! would recommend Shannon for any anxious cat!
Hannah
This month
Shannon is the best! I’ve used her multiple times, but this was my first overnight visit. I was going away for my wedding and I knew I could trust Shannon to give me peace of mind. As always, she was great about communicating and left my place very clean for us to come home to. My cat is picky and does not always get along with all sitters, but Shannon has the magic touch!
Laura
October 26, 2025
Shannon was kind, responsive, and attentive. She took adorable photos and even managed to pet my shy scared cat!
Inara
December 29, 2025
Shannon was wonderful for both Nickola and Alenka. She also knew behavior when it came to descending meds for Alenka. I felt the two of them were in good hands with Shannon. I highly recommend her.
Hannah
December 6, 2025
this was my second time hiring Shannon and I will continue to recommend her! she is so great with updates and she even helped me out when my flight was canceled coming home by being flexible to stop by one more time!!
Kat
November 29, 2025
Shannon is by far my cats all-time favorite sitter! She goes above and beyond to bring special toys to play with them and sends detailed pictures and videos every visit.
Christopher
December 1, 2025
Shannon is a fantastic cat sitter! We have used her services twice now, and both times we had a great experience. Shannon is responsive and communicative throughout the reservation, and both of our cats loved having her come visit. She sends lots of pictures and videos during the visits so you can have peace of mind that your cats are doing well. We highly recommend Shannon’s services, and we will continue to book her in the future!
Kat
September 11, 2025
Shannon was amazing with my two cats! They really love her, evidenced by the many pictures she sent of them snuggling up with her. She is super reliable and sends thorough updates, and I had complete peace of mind knowing she was taking care of my babies.
Megan
This month
Shannon made my trip a breeze! Her attention to detail and ability to work with my sometimes anxious cat was so wonderful :)
Christina
September 1, 2025
Shannon was so caring and amazing with my cats and she brought me such peace of mind while I was away. She sent videos and lots of pictures of my cats and I could not be happier that they were in such good hands. She really went above and beyond!
Carly
November 18, 2025
Shannon was very communicative and did a great job taking care of our cat. She clearly loves and cares for your animal and went above and beyond to make sure we were in the loop while we were away. We came home to a clean home and happy cat. 😸 🤍
Amy
September 2, 2025
Shannon was very attentive and cared for my cat with her heart. She is a very experienced caretaker and even my shy cat liked her. When I came home my cat seemed very refreshed rather than lonely. Highly recommend Shannon!
Abdul
September 6, 2025
Shannon went above and beyond to take care of our cats while we were away. She was always punctual, communicative, and formed a good relationship with our cats. I recommend her without reservation and will be asking for her help in the future!
Vivian
August 16, 2025
Shannon was great! she spent quality time playing with my cat and sent updates after the visit. I felt good knowing my cat is in caring hands.
Chess
August 10, 2025
Shannon's an absolute delight and incredibly sweet! Took great care of my kiddos and kept me extremely updated.
Catherine
August 25, 2025
Shannon was very communicative and took great care of my cat! I’d definitely hire her again.
Christopher
This month
Shannon is an amazing cat sitter! We have used her a few times and she has been great everytime. She is responsive and takes the time to care for and play with our cats during the visits. we will definitely continue to book Shannon for future vacations!
Jacqueline
October 20, 2025
Shannon is such a kind and attentive cat sitter! She is very detail oriented, communicative, and even went offers to do light grooming of the cats! I will 100% be rebooking with her and appreciate her service immensely!
Xavier
August 11, 2025
Bravo 👏🫶👍🙏🥰🐾 I recommend Shannon 💯 % If I had to vote for the queen of the cat sitter, I will vote for Shannon. She was able to work with my cats anxiety. Play with them and help them be comfortable while we were away. I can see she really loves cats, she is at the top of the professionalism 😊 thank you again for being her for them.
Ruth Anne
September 24, 2025
My cats loved Shannon, and can’t wait until your next visit. Shannon paid attention to detail and provide great updates (with pictures). I appreciated her timely communication throughout the reservation. THANK YOU
Carly
February 15, 2026
Carly
February 15, 2026
Nicole
January 31, 2026
Katy
December 29, 2025
Shannon was the best! So thankful to have found her to care for our kitties.
Lindsay
December 26, 2025
Shannon was great! very communicative and even spent a little extra time with Mochi!
Inara
December 15, 2025
Hannah
December 6, 2025
Carly
December 5, 2025
Shannon did a wonderful job taking care of our fur baby! She is reliable, communicative, and very caring.
Abdul
December 3, 2025
Shannon is great! Super communicative, punctual, and has a great rapport with our cats!
Nicole
November 1, 2025
Eric
October 28, 2025
Shannon took great care of my boy Magnus! I would recommend her and will probably book again in the future!
Austen
September 16, 2025
Helen Claire
September 9, 2025
Austen
September 7, 2025
Bryan
August 4, 2025
Shannon is a lifelong cat mom and a great human. I used to have much trepidation about cats, and Shannon has turned me into a loving cat dad. She's been there for me when I've needed to step away for a few days. There is no one I would want to check on my fur baby when I'm away other than Shannon. She's the best!
Nina
August 4, 2025
Shannon is an amazing Cat Mom and person in general. I would most definitely trust her with any of my pets and in my home. I actually wish we lived closer so that we could watch each other’s animals. She is the Best and I’m happy this is something she is applying to do, because she would be absolutely wonderful at it (and enjoy it at the same time)!
Meowtel
August 4, 2025
Shannon is a background-checked cat sitter in the Rego Park area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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