Care begins with trust.
Patience & Paw was created from a simple belief:
cats deserve care that respects who they are.
More than a checklist.
Feeding matters. Fresh water matters. A clean litter box matters.
But so do familiarity, routine, patience, play, observation,
and simply knowing when a cat needs space.
That’s where
Patience & Paw begins.
Fully insured · New York State registered
Pet Sitters International member
Dedicated exclusively to feline care
Every cat is different.
Some greet you at the door.
Some watch from across the room.
Some need play.
Some need quiet.
Some simply need time.
Care should meet them where they are.
Meet Shauna.
Patience & Paw grew from my love of cats and a deep respect for the way they experience the world.
I’ve always been drawn to the cats who need a little more patience — the shy ones, the cautious ones, the independent ones, and the ones who simply need time before deciding you’re worthy of their trust.
My approach to care is intentionally unhurried. I pay attention to the small things: changes in behavior, favorite hiding places, familiar routines, how a cat communicates, and when they’re asking for connection — or space.
Patience & Paw is the kind of care I would want for my own cat: thoughtful, dependable, personal, and centered around the individual cat in front of me.
It’s a privilege to be welcomed into their world.