Shannon

Your Local Cat Whisperer.

Happy Valley
4 times favorited
7 recurring guests
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted yesterday
Lives with 1 dog and 3 cats
Lives with Samoyed Lilo
Usually responds within one hour
9 h ago
Last activity
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Response time
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
28 AUD
/day
All services and rates

About Shannon

I want to meet your furbabies!

I'm a former animal attendant with Certificate II in Animal Care, and have extensive experience with a laundry list of critters, including cats, dogs, rabbits, Guinea pigs, rats, mice, fish, birds, turtles, lizards, and frogs. 

But in the end... I'm a Cat Lady. Cats and I are kindred spirits, and have been since I raised my first litter from a stray when I was nine. I've been called 'Snow White' and a 'Cat Whisperer' often, because of the way cats trust me and follow me everywhere.

I've spent years caring for senior felines and those with medical issues that require regular medication, including:

  • Asthma
  • Heart disease
  • Feline cognitive dysfunction (Alzheimers) 
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Deafness 
  • Lymphoma
  • It's especially important for me to provide peace of mind for you when you need to go away, but have a special-needs kitty that requires extra care and attention.

    I'm available to come by and feed, medicate, cuddle and clean for your pets, as well as bring in your mail, water your plants, and bring your bins in/out in the Southern Suburbs.

    While I'm not too brilliant with a camera, I'll send you updates and pictures daily (forgive me if they're not Instaworthy!).

    I have three cats (Scout,17; Princess,14; and Bear, 3), and one dog - a very boisterous one-year-old Samoyed named Lilo. I have discussed this with them, and they've decided they don't mind lending me out for a few hours a day to visit with your babies, as long as I give them extra treats when I get home.

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    Shannon's services

    At your home

    One home visit a day
    Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
    28 AUD
    /day
    House Sitting
    A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
    40 AUD
    /night
    Two home visits a day
    Two drop-in visits for your pet
    35 AUD
    /day

    Shannon also offers

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

    No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

    Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

    Reviews

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    Home Visits
    Bev, 2024-08-19

    Thanks Shannon for the care of Arlo.

    So glad he finally found his confidence to come out and meet you instead of his usual aloof self.

    Photos and update was greatly appreciated.

    Look forward to booking you again for my next vacation.

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    Home Visits
    Hellen, 2024-06-12

    Yet again - Shannon has excelled. Our only worry is that 'the Royals' love Shannon more than they love us! Great job Shannon - thanks again for a job well done.

    Jock and Hellen

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    Availability

    Shannon's Pets

    Scout
    Cat
    Princess Meow Pudding
    Cat
    Bear
    Cat
    Lilo
    Samoyed

    Skills

    Specific Skills

    I speak English
    +20 years of experience
    Familiar with dog training techniques
    I have Certificate II in Animal Care and worked as an animal attendant in a large facility for several years (which involved maintaining and cleaning enclosures and hutches, providing food, water and environmental enrichment to small animals, as well as caring for cats and dogs), and have owned cats my entire life. Many of my cats have been long-haired, so I have plenty of experience with grooming and removing the occasional matt when required. I have many years experience with administering medication to senior cats and both dogs and cats undergoing medical treatment, or simply needing worming/parasite prevention or treatment.

    Experience with

    Rescuing pets

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    Shannon

    Shannon

    Your Local Cat Whisperer.

    Happy Valley
    One home visit a day
    Min. 30-minute visits in your home
    28 AUD
    /day
    All services and rates
    Contact Shannon

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

    No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

    Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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