Paws & Claws Pet Sitting Services 🐾

Hiya, I’m Shannon (they/them), a 23-year-old museum and heritage professional based in Sheffield. 👋

I’m an experienced pet sitter with a 5-star rating on Rover, passionate about providing personalised, gentle care that keeps your feline friends and small companions happy, healthy, and comfortable while you’re away. 🐾💜

I specialise in caring for shy, nervous, or skittish animals, always respecting their boundaries and adapting my approach with patience and kindness. 💌

While cats are my main focus, I’m also confident caring for a wide range of small and exotic pets—including birds, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, fish, snails, and frogs. 💚

Your pet’s well-being and comfort are my top priorities, and I’d love to meet your unique companion! 🫶

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🧠 EXPERTISE AND TRAINING:

• Over 8 years specialising in cat care and reptiles (mainly tortoises)
• Experienced in caring for a variety of pets, including cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, fish, snails, frogs and even insects— I'm happy to support any small or exotic animal with unique needs, just ask!
• Especially comfortable with shy or nervous animals, adapting my approach with patience and respect to build trust and ensure their well-being
• Certified in Cat First Aid & CPR
• Skilled in administering medication and managing special diets
• Knowledgeable in raw feeding whole foods for cats

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✨ MY EXPERIENCE

With over 15 years of caring for pets, including 8 years specialising in cats and reptiles—mainly tortoises—I bring a wealth of knowledge and gentle understanding to every sit. I’m confident managing different diets, habitats, and enrichment tailored to each species’ unique needs.

This broad experience has given me the skills to care compassionately for a diverse range of animals, and I’m always open to learning about and supporting any small or exotic pet you entrust to me.

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🗓️ VISIT AND CARE OPTIONS:

🏡 Drop-In Visits (1–2 times daily) -

• Feeding, fresh water, litter tray cleaning (for cats), habitat maintenance (for small/exotic pets), companionship, and medication administration as needed
• Gentle play, calm interaction, and light enrichment tailored to your pet’s personality and species
• Supervised outdoor or garden time for cats who enjoy fresh air or safe exploration of outdoor enclosures
• Household continuity tasks like mail collection and plant watering to keep your home running smoothly

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🌙 Overnight Care/House Sitting -

• Full care including feeding, fresh water, litter or habitat cleaning, enrichment, and 24/7 companionship
• Maintaining your pet’s familiar environment to reduce stress and promote comfort
• Medication administration and special care tailored to your pet’s needs, whether feline, reptile, bird, or other
• Household continuity tasks like mail collection and plant watering for your peace of mind

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💕 MY ANIMAL FAMILY

• Jack and Sally, my two Russian tortoises 🐢🐢
• Lilo, my senior French Bulldog 🐕
• And my animal companions that have passed on 🌈: Holly the Miniature Lop 🐰, Milly the Teddy Bear Guinea Pig 🐹 and Lilly the American Guinea Pig 🐹

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💡 WHAT I OFFER:

• Free Meet & Greet: Every booking includes a complimentary visit to understand your pet’s unique needs and routines, and to answer any questions you may have.
• Safety & Trust: I hold a Basic DBS Certificate and am trained in pet first aid/CPR, ensuring your companion is in safe, knowledgeable hands.
• Professional Reliability: All bookings are managed securely through Cat in a Flat for transparency and peace of mind.
• Highly Rated: Proud to hold a 5-star rating on Rover reflecting my commitment to compassionate, dependable care.
• Regular Updates: I provide daily photos and detailed notes about feeding, well-being, habitat habits, and activities, so you feel connected and reassured while you’re away.

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🤝 FREE MEET AND GREET - GETTING TO KNOW YOU AND YOUR PET:

I offer a complimentary meet and greet to learn about your pet’s unique needs, routines, and personality. This helps ensure a perfect match and a smooth start to our care. It’s also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions and feel confident in leaving your beloved companion in my care.

Ready to meet? Please get in touch to schedule your free meet & greet today!

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🐾 EXAMPLES OF SERVICES FOR MY CLIENTS:

🐈🐈‍⬛ CAT AND KITTEN CARE -

George 🌲 (2024-25):

• 👋 Five weeks of Drop-in Visits, twice a day: Feeding (wet and dry food), fresh water, companionship, and household continuity tasks.
• 🫣 George is a very skittish, strictly outdoor cat—I only saw him from afar, but he happily continued eating throughout his carers' holiday.

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Boots 🥾 (2017):

• 👋 One week of Drop-in Visits, twice a day: Feeding (wet and dry food), fresh water and milk, treats, cuddles, companionship, and household continuity tasks.
• 🪟 Boots loved his window seat at the top of the stairs, where he’d watch over his garden and snooze peacefully.

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🐰🐹 SMALL ANIMAL CARE -

Ollie & Alfie the Dwarf Rabbits 🩶 (2016):

• 👋 One week of Drop-in Visits, twice a day: including fresh salad, hay refills, enclosure cleaning, and garden exercise.
• 🙈 These cheeky boys loved hiding behind a bush I couldn’t reach—I had to entice them out with treats!

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🐍🐢 REPTILE CARE AND EXOTIC PET CARE -

Slyder the Leopard Gecko 💜🐉 (2020):

• 👋 One week of Drop-in Visits, twice a day: including live cricket and mealworm feeds with calcium supplementation, enclosure maintenance, and enrichment.
• 🌈 Slyder loved climbing his little rainbow bridge and exploring his enrichment pop-up tent.

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📖 WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Check out my Pet Care Diaries blog where I share my experiences and approach to caring for a variety of companions, from cats and rabbits to tortoises and geckos!

If you’re looking for a caring, experienced sitter for your cat or small companion, please get in touch—I’d love to meet your furry (or scaly!) family members!

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