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Maria de la Paz G.

Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Maria de la Paz can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m comfortable taking care of good calm dogs. I definitely love playing with them and making them run

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Maria de la Paz G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I’m currently taking a break after my time doing research at UCSD (post PhD), which means I have a very flexible schedule and plenty of availability. I’m not tied to classes, lab hours or anything else, so I’m genuinely excited to spend my free time visiting and caring for cat’s whenever they need it.

Information Maria de la Paz G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if you pet has any special needs/health issue or if there is anything I should know for their safety as well as own.

A typical day

Not all animals are the same so my plan for each visit will depend on what they need: some may want playtime, others cuddles and pets.

Location

San Diego, CA

Maria de la Paz G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

So excited to visit your pet!

Pet care experience

I grew up with cats and dogs and they’ve always been family to me. I’ve taken care of cats for my family, grandparents, friends and of course, my own. I’ve seen cats grow from kittens to senior cats, and I’m comfortable with all kinds of personalities (shy, curious, playful and affectionate). Anyone who knows me know that I’m genuinely happy to see cats. I just love them all.

Cat care experience

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So excited to visit your cat!

Maria de la Paz also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Olha M.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026
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Thanks again for taking suck good care of Justin!

Amy B.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 20, 2026
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Maria was lovely and took excellent care of wood our two cats! Highly recommend!

Olha M.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 02, 2026
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Paz was amazing! She took care of everything, that I asked her to do. Sent pictures during the visits. And my cat wasn’t meowing much after leaving him for 4 days, which is a huge win. Very happy with the results.

Justin B.
Feb 17, 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Paz watched my two cats while I was away for work and I honestly could not have asked for a better sitter. She treated them like her own, sending regular updates, photos, and little personality notes so I always knew they were happy and comfortable. One of my cats can be a bit shy and the other is very attention-demanding, and she handled both perfectly. My place was clean when I got back, the litter boxes were well maintained. You can tell she genuinely loves animals and pays attention to their routines and quirks. I’d trust Paz again without hesitation and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.

About Maria de la Paz G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I’m currently taking a break after my time doing research at UCSD (post PhD), which means I have a very flexible schedule and plenty of availability. I’m not tied to classes, lab hours or anything else, so I’m genuinely excited to spend my free time visiting and caring for cat’s whenever they need it.

Information Maria de la Paz G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if you pet has any special needs/health issue or if there is anything I should know for their safety as well as own.

A typical day

Not all animals are the same so my plan for each visit will depend on what they need: some may want playtime, others cuddles and pets.

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Maria de la Paz G.

Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews