I'm Shannon

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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 ARC certified in Cat CPR/ First Aid. Full-Time care provider! 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, cat tv, conversation, quiet hangouts, and snuggles. The enrichment will be based on the cat's personality and preference, as well as your house rules...
Hi! I’m Shannon, animal lover, Leo 🦁, and ARC certified in Cat CPR/ First Aid. Full-Time care provider! 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, cat tv, conversation, quiet hangouts, and snuggles. 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. Professionally and while 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. I’m a calm, fun person who values kindness and loves to provide quality care to all kitties. 🐈‍⬛

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, 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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89 reviews
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Michelle

Michelle

April 19, 2026

Shannon is the cat sitter you are looking for especially if you have a cat who takes meds! It was clear from the meet/greet that she takes her cat sitting responsibilities seriously and that she was quite experienced with cats with medical needs based on her questions. She is very communicative, able to manage multiple cat medications and thoughtful. We received daily videos, photos and updates about how our cat was doing, including any signs of his IBS, what he was eating/drinking, and litter box use. She made sure to empty the litter genie and left our kitchen in tip top shape after staying over for 6 nights. I would recommend her highly.

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Thomas

Thomas

This month

We had a wonderful experience with Shannon and highly recommend her services. This was our first time working with her, so we were not entirely sure what to expect, but she immediately put us at ease. During our initial meeting, Shannon was warm, friendly, and personable. The way she interacted with our cats reassured us that she is genuinely comfortable with animals and cares about their well-being. She took the time to ask thoughtful questions, learn about each cat’s personality and routine, and fully understand their individual needs. While we were away, Shannon kept us well informed with detailed updates, plenty of photos, and even videos of our cats interacting with her. Her updates included important information about their eating habits, litter-box use, and general behavior. Receiving these updates gave us tremendous peace of mind and allowed us to enjoy our time away without worrying about how our cats were doing. When we returned home, our cats were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. Their litter boxes were clean, and the used food cans and other waste had been properly disposed of. Everything was left neat and orderly. We are extremely pleased with the care Shannon provided and will definitely be contacting her again the next time we go on vacation. It is a great comfort knowing that our cats are in such kind, attentive, and dependable hands.

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Rita

Rita

July 6, 2026

I highly recommend Shannon! I have five cats and a rabbit, so have a lot going on in the household and Shannon was a pro at managing it all. At our meet and greet with the pets, it was immediately clear that Shannon is very thoughtful, observant, and caring with her animal interactions. She truly had an individualized approach to each animal, adjusting the level of space or interaction that each animal was seeming to seek. Shannon sent great pics, videos, and updates throughout the visits. Some of my cats tend to be shy, but I could see that they were all very comfortable with her and happy about her company. Will definitely be booking with her again!

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Abby

Abby

June 23, 2026

Shannon was amazing! She took great care of my two shy cats, including administering an inhaler twice a day. She kept my apartment clean (went above and beyond washing dishes and taking out garbage). She was very communicative, which I really really appreciate as someone who gets anxious leaving my cats. She is clearly an experienced catsitter—she anticipated all of my questions before I asked them. I have only good things to say about Shannon. I would absolutely trust her to watch my cats again.

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Lauren

Lauren

May 18, 2026

Shannon was incredible from start to finish. She spoke to me before I made the reservation and answered any questions I had. She let me know when she arrived and when she left, in addition to sending me photos of my kitty and descriptions of how she is doing and what she ate / litter box use. Shannon’s experience with animals made my feel very confident and stress free about leaving her for a few days. I will absolutely book Shannon again!

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Katie

Katie

March 2, 2026

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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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$29.50 / 20min
$45.00 / 45min
$58.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$100.00 / Overnight
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Drop in visits rates

$36.00 / 20min
$48.00 / 45min
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Overnight stay rate

$100.00 / Overnight
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

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.

Rego Park cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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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😻 New Client Offer: Enjoy 3% off your first reservation with Shannon!

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