I'm Shannon

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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

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! 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, cat tv, conversation, quiet hangouts, and snuggles...
Hi! I’m Shannon, animal lover, Leo 🦁, and ARC certified in Cat CPR/ First Aid. Full-Time care provider! 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, 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.

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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80 reviews
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Attention to Detail
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Communication
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Tidiness
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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Megi

Megi

May 4, 2026

Shannon was reliable, communicative and put me completely at easy while I was traveling. She went above and beyond with her check ins. I received pic/videos of my cat getting brushed, cuddles, playing, as well as food/drink refills! Upon my return I noticed the mail left at the door was brought in, all the garbage was taken out and the area around the litter box was sweeped/tidied up(which was not something I specified to do but v appreciated!) Great experience!

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Dakota

Dakota

April 28, 2026

Shannon truly could not have been better! I am a textbook crazy cat lady with two very needy cats that have a multi step routine morning and night that includes medications for both of them. One is super high energy and the other is geriatric with a heart condition. For the last year because of my senior cat’s health I have been too anxious to travel and leave them for more than 2-3 days and always within a distance that I could be back within a couple of hours. After talking with Shannon and having her meet the cats it was clear she would be able to provide the kind of care I was looking for and I knew she’d take as good of (if not even better!) care of my babies than I did. I was still anxious being out of the country for a week but her regular updates reassured me everything was okay. She was also extremely thoughtful in tidying up the apartment when she left. I will absolutely be booking with Shannon exclusively for all of my cat sitting needs in the future!!!

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Rita

Rita

This week

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

This month

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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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
$62.00 / 60min

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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80 reviews

😻 New Client Offer: Enjoy 3% off your first reservation with Shannon!

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