I'm Shemia
Shemia The Cat Sitter Salt Lake City
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Shemia is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Shemia
Cat Sitting in Salt Lake City, UT
I appreciate the opportunity to provide the highest level of care for cats, no matter the environment they are in (shelter, community cat colony, or a private home). Cats can have complex needs and personalities so I believe personal attention to detail is a must. I pride myself on being responsible, reliable, and trustworthy... I love cats! I have worked in my professional career (20+ years) with gorillas, monkeys, tigers, reptiles, farm animals, birds...but it always comes back to cats.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide the highest level of care for cats, no matter the environment they are in (shelter, community cat colony, or a private home). Cats can have complex needs and personalities so I believe personal attention to detail is a must. I pride myself on being responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
If medical concerns arise, I am very comfortable with medication administration, including fluid therapy. I'm also comfortable with any age of feline, from neonatal kittens to seniors. Having worked in a veterinary clinic, zoo, wildlife sanctuary, kitten nursery, and animal shelter, I like to be prepared for most situations and can handle giving medications and treatments whether they are oral, topical, or given via subcutaneous injection. I can also syringe or tube feed if necessary.
Your safety is of utmost importance to me. I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated and observe all masking and social distancing protocols while working.
Salt Lake City has been home for over 13 years and I have provided cat sitting services for the majority of that time.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Shemia is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Kaitlyn
April 15, 2022
Shemia is very knowledgeable with her previous work with animals and was very caring for our cats while we were gone. She happily gave my cat several kinds of medicine each day, and even offered to bring toys for our cats to play with.
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Benjamin
December 7, 2021
Shemia was WONDERFUL, kept me updated on my cat and made sure he had play time every day she was with him. he is healthy and happy and showed no signs of distress or anxiety (a typical issue for him) when I returned from vacation! I highly recommend booking with Shemia!
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Stacy
April 27, 2024
Shemia is my go-to sitter for my senior kitty with multiple medical issues. Shemia is fantastic at giving medications and making friends with my spicy kitty. I can't say enough good things about her!
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Zack
October 18, 2022
Shemia is wonderful. She understand our kitties and sends us updates with pictures and/or videos every single visit. It’s a relief being able to enjoy vacation and know the beans are healthy and well and in good hands.
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Stacy
June 1, 2022
I can't say enough good things about Shemia. She really knows cats and genuinely loves and cares about them. She went above and beyond to make sure my kitty was healthy, happy, and safe. She sent lots of great updates and photos to keep my mind at ease. I would definitely book her again.
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Stacy
February 12, 2024
Shemia is amazing! My kitty can be difficult and requires daily medication, and Shemia is so good with her. I think enjoy traveling so much more knowing Shemia is taking care of my fur child.
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Drop in visits rates
Shemia'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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Shemia's holiday surcharge is 15%.
Schedule Constraints
I do work full time, so mid-day visits on days I'm working are not a possibility at the present time.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Salt Lake City cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $25.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Kaitlyn
April 15, 2022
Shemia is very knowledgeable with her previous work with animals and was very caring for our cats while we were gone. She happily gave my cat several kinds of medicine each day, and even offered to bring toys for our cats to play with.
Benjamin
December 7, 2021
Shemia was WONDERFUL, kept me updated on my cat and made sure he had play time every day she was with him. he is healthy and happy and showed no signs of distress or anxiety (a typical issue for him) when I returned from vacation! I highly recommend booking with Shemia!
Stacy
April 27, 2024
Shemia is my go-to sitter for my senior kitty with multiple medical issues. Shemia is fantastic at giving medications and making friends with my spicy kitty. I can't say enough good things about her!
Zack
October 18, 2022
Shemia is wonderful. She understand our kitties and sends us updates with pictures and/or videos every single visit. It’s a relief being able to enjoy vacation and know the beans are healthy and well and in good hands.
Stacy
June 1, 2022
I can't say enough good things about Shemia. She really knows cats and genuinely loves and cares about them. She went above and beyond to make sure my kitty was healthy, happy, and safe. She sent lots of great updates and photos to keep my mind at ease. I would definitely book her again.
Stacy
February 12, 2024
Shemia is amazing! My kitty can be difficult and requires daily medication, and Shemia is so good with her. I think enjoy traveling so much more knowing Shemia is taking care of my fur child.
Zack
January 20, 2023
Shemia is always great with our babies. She sends us pictures from each visit and a little note on how they’re doing. They actually get excited to see her even though they’re shy, since they have such a great time with her!
Zack
June 8, 2022
Shemia is incredible! Her love of cats was apparent when we had our meet and greet. She even offered to bring some toys for our kittens and they absolutely loved them! She also sent us picture and video updates every time she stopped in which really gave us peace of mind. Would definitely recommend!
Syndi
February 18, 2022
Shemia was great! Took very good care of our two senior cats and our young kitty while we were away! 👍👍
Stacy
April 20, 2025
Shemia is my go-to kitty sitter. She does so well with my spicy senior kitty who takes meds twice a day.
Zack
May 8, 2026
Zack
August 8, 2025
Zack
September 24, 2024
As always Shemia is great. she was able to cat sit for us on only a couple days notice and was amazing!
Stacy
July 27, 2024
Shemia is my go-to sitter and I can't say enough good things about her!
Zack
June 17, 2024
Zack
April 11, 2024
Zack
October 31, 2023
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October 11, 2021
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