Shaw works as a foster parent for orphaned kittens, who would, otherwise, often be euthanized by animal shelters, due to a lack of resources and space to dedicate to neonatals.
[4] She informs others on how to foster kittens, reduce stray cat populations, and contribute to animal welfare through her videos on social media, in-person workshops, personal interviews, and public speaking events.
[8] Shaw lives in San Diego with her husband, Andrew Marttila, a professional cat photographer.
[4] They met in 2016, moved in together the following year after a long-distance relationship, and were married at an animal sanctuary in 2023.
[3] The couple traveled the world interviewing other feline advocates and photographing cats in their respective communities for a collaborative book to be published in 2024.