I'm Paola
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Paola is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Paola
Cat Sitting in San Diego, CA
Looking for a kitty loving sitter? Tired of not having options for cat sitters? Well look no further! Thank you for the opportunity to meet your furry baby and help you however I can!
With knowledge and a keen eye for trouble I can assure the safety of your loved ones. I've been in the professional field of animal care since 2018 and volunteered for longer, all across San Diego. From shelters, hospitals, clinics, boarding facilities,I've learned I'm best at caring directly for animals and protecting them from harm. I've been lucky to travel to different areas like Imperial Beach, Downtown, Point Loma, National City,Chula Vista, Eastlake,and San Ysidro! With my experience, I can get along with any cat due to my respectful... Hello! It's nice to meet you! I'm Pao!
Looking for a kitty loving sitter? Tired of not having options for cat sitters? Well look no further! Thank you for the opportunity to meet your furry baby and help you however I can!
With knowledge and a keen eye for trouble I can assure the safety of your loved ones. I've been in the professional field of animal care since 2018 and volunteered for longer, all across San Diego. From shelters, hospitals, clinics, boarding facilities,I've learned I'm best at caring directly for animals and protecting them from harm. I've been lucky to travel to different areas like Imperial Beach, Downtown, Point Loma, National City,Chula Vista, Eastlake,and San Ysidro! With my experience, I can get along with any cat due to my respectful nature and understanding of their behavior which I studied at Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista!
I consider anxious,scared and defensive kitties my favorite kind, there's nothing more special than too befriend them! As a Veterinary Assistant and working in the field I can help parents administer medications regardless if they are topical, oral,or injected.
Having handled many pets at once in the past, upwards to over 60 at once alone, I'm comfortable with multiple cat homes! I'm ready to help all cat owners with my ability to record vitals, and know the values in which your little one's should be in at all times! Always having my stethoscope handy for a proper reading! Monitoring their behavior is important for older and sick pets! I'd like to offer comfort, peace and constant supervision along with lots of love!
I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else, cats especially being my favorite furry friend. In this day and age something as wonderful as this service exisit, allowing our kitties the freedom of worries from separation anxiety! Here's to one less lonely cat!
Thank you and God Bless!
Learn More About Paola
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting since 2010, my own and my family's. I've also legally been giving care since 2018 when I was at PIMA for my veterinary assistant courses. I've specialized with cats always since I was already known to have the qualities of a cat whisperer, rarely being disliked by cats.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
The care I provide gives me a sense of pride. I'm very capable when it comes to medical care and quality play time, giving my cat friend's 1000% of my attention and love.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
Bubba is one of my newest friends, and quickly stole my heart. They're the sweetest kitty I've ever met! I'm very greatful to have met their owner!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Ask any and all questions! No matter the time of day reach out with any info, ideas or worries!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
After establishing a reservation I reach out to confirm all is as the parent would like, then set up a meet and greet! It's always fun to meet new furry friends and their parents! Once I've gone over , I'll ask many questions if they haven't gone over their own process of cleaning up after and feeding their little one's. At this point I do my best to introduce myself to the furry little one's, at times even from the start of the meet and greet depending on the cat. Once I receive the keys I'll make sure to keep them safe til the day of the reservation.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
Constant supervision meaning I follow my furry friend everywhere they go after establishing a clean house! I check every inch of the house , more so to ensure I haven't missed anything!
Are you usually available during holidays?
I love to spread holiday cheer, so my holidays are all available!
What is your favorite cat toy?
Anything on a string is genuinely the best toy ever! Cats are great at jumping and I find it truly adorable.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Go the slowest you can, be patient and quiet. I've rescued many stray and feral cat's by doing so, and avoiding eye contact to ensure trust. I try to have snacks available if approved!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Paola is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Jill
June 10, 2026
We have two 18 year-old kitties with kidney disease that we left in Paola’s care for two weeks. They received daily oral meds as well as every other day, subq fluids, and their feeding requires patience and persistence as they are primarily finger fed. Paola did an outstanding job taking care of them. They welcomed us home in good spirits, that tells me that they were happy and comfortable with Paola while we were gone and not overly upset with our leaving them. Most importantly, they maintained their weight, so she did a good job with the feeding regimen. Highly recommend!
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Khatera
December 27, 2025
This is the 2nd time I’ve booked with Paola and she was wonderful. She sent picture and video updates and made me feel at ease while I was away. The rain and wind had messed up my front yard decorations and flower planter and she cleaned it all up without me even asking. I truly appreciate her care!
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Mikelle
This month
absolutely amazing!! she was communicative and always went above and beyond taking care of my babies. during the meet and greet, my shy cat walked right up to her, something she doesn’t even do when family comes over. her energy is just that amazing.
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Linn
May 3, 2026
Paola was amazing from the very start with us and our cats, at the meet and greet with our kitties she was so gentle and quiet as to not startle them as they’re quite shy of other humans. She even managed to give one of them Churu treats, so her being a cat whisperer might be true :) During our time away from our cats Paola kept us updated every day and sent pictures and videos for us to see. She kept everything neat and tidy for our kitties as well which is a super plus as one of our kitties have asthma. Paola has been a wonderful cat sitter for us and we would happily trust her with our cats again!
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Linda
November 9, 2024
Our four cats are rescues. their usually timid and skittish. However, Paola is the cat whisperer. She provided photos and feedback. appreciated the cleanliness and litter scooping. Highly recommend.
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Kiana
August 9, 2024
Honestly Paola was so wonderful with Sammy. She is incredibly sweet. She went above and beyond while I was out of town - made sure to be safe with entering the home, was prompt with updates about any concerns or when she arrived, and even brought my packages in + watered my plants. I’m so appreciative of her and gave me peace of mind while out of the state for the week. 🙏🏽🥹
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Paola's is 15%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Paola's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
San Diego cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $33.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with your sitter before you leave.
Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Jill
June 10, 2026
We have two 18 year-old kitties with kidney disease that we left in Paola’s care for two weeks. They received daily oral meds as well as every other day, subq fluids, and their feeding requires patience and persistence as they are primarily finger fed. Paola did an outstanding job taking care of them. They welcomed us home in good spirits, that tells me that they were happy and comfortable with Paola while we were gone and not overly upset with our leaving them. Most importantly, they maintained their weight, so she did a good job with the feeding regimen. Highly recommend!
Khatera
December 27, 2025
This is the 2nd time I’ve booked with Paola and she was wonderful. She sent picture and video updates and made me feel at ease while I was away. The rain and wind had messed up my front yard decorations and flower planter and she cleaned it all up without me even asking. I truly appreciate her care!
Mikelle
This month
absolutely amazing!! she was communicative and always went above and beyond taking care of my babies. during the meet and greet, my shy cat walked right up to her, something she doesn’t even do when family comes over. her energy is just that amazing.
Linn
May 3, 2026
Paola was amazing from the very start with us and our cats, at the meet and greet with our kitties she was so gentle and quiet as to not startle them as they’re quite shy of other humans. She even managed to give one of them Churu treats, so her being a cat whisperer might be true :) During our time away from our cats Paola kept us updated every day and sent pictures and videos for us to see. She kept everything neat and tidy for our kitties as well which is a super plus as one of our kitties have asthma. Paola has been a wonderful cat sitter for us and we would happily trust her with our cats again!
Linda
November 9, 2024
Our four cats are rescues. their usually timid and skittish. However, Paola is the cat whisperer. She provided photos and feedback. appreciated the cleanliness and litter scooping. Highly recommend.
Kiana
August 9, 2024
Honestly Paola was so wonderful with Sammy. She is incredibly sweet. She went above and beyond while I was out of town - made sure to be safe with entering the home, was prompt with updates about any concerns or when she arrived, and even brought my packages in + watered my plants. I’m so appreciative of her and gave me peace of mind while out of the state for the week. 🙏🏽🥹
Vanessa
December 11, 2025
Paolo’s services has been overly exceptional, the patience, commitment & dedication to her work shows her heart, passion & care for animals especially with this being her first pet sitting for my cat. Thank you so much for your compassion & caring for our cat like he’s your family.
Shianne
June 15, 2025
Paola took great care of my fur babies while I was on vacation. She went above and beyond. Upon meeting her, she will ask questions on your preferences and she will answer any question you have for her. She also respond on timely manner! My fur babies are really shy when meeting strangers but when they met her, I saw that they were comfortable with her. I think Paola is a cat whisperer 😂 She was able to bond with them ! I am really thankful of meeting Paola! Will definitely recommend her !
Janette
May 29, 2025
Paola was very good with my cats. she was very communicative and went above and beyond with anything for the cats or even just small things around my house. It seemed like even my shy cat took a liking to her. 10/10 recommend you book her if you’re needing someone to look after your cats while you’re away.
James
August 9, 2025
Paola provided Amazing and Top Notch care to my senior cat Oscar while I was away for a week. Paola was so very attentive to every important detail of the care regime that I outlined for my senior fella, which included daily medications and custom feedings. She was easy to communicate with and provided me daily pictures and vidoes that were so very appreciated. I Highly Recommend her !!!
James
October 8, 2025
Paola provided wonderful around the clock care and TLC to my Oscar while I was away for four days. She thought of and attended to every detail, including many I did not think of. she kept me posted with lovely updates, pics, vids. Oscar loves her and I highly recommend !!
Kleon
May 25, 2024
All went well with great updates!! Even with roadwork making getting to my cats difficult. thank you!!
Lauren
July 9, 2024
Paola’s positive energy through every interaction we had. She followed all my instructions and went above and beyond keeping my apartment, my plants, and most importantly my kitty happy. Thank you so much Paola :)
Jesse
July 1, 2025
Pretty sure you guys are seeing a pattern here. Paola is my regular who comes to see Rickey when I travel for work.. this trip was no exception and even with a little bit of an excited over eating episode, she was patient and communicated with me about how everything was going. I’m so grateful for her!
Brenda
September 28, 2025
Paola is absolutely fantastic! She has taken care of our cats a couple of times now and every time she does it with enthusiasm and kindness! She is detailed-oriented and goes above and beyond always! Most importantly, my cats feel extremely comfortable with her. She is an amazing caretaker and anyone would be lucky to have her take care of their pets.
Chase
November 18, 2024
Paola was absolutely amazing! From the moment she arrived, it was clear she had a true love of animals. she was incredibly respectful and professional, keeping me updated with pictures and messages about our cats throughout my time away. My cats immediately warmed up to her, and I could tell they were well cared for. Paola went above and beyond to make sure they were comfortable and happy. I truly appreciate her kindness and the care she gave my fur babies. I highly recommend Paola to anyone looking for a responsible, trustworthy, and loving sitter!
Katie
December 3, 2023
Paola did a fantastic job! She was able to get one of my cats to come out and visit with her. She also has attention to the small details like sweeping up litter. ☺️
Mark
May 5, 2025
Paola is the perfect cat sitter who is communicative, responsive, and flexible! I highly recommend her service as she is exceptional at cat sitting and working with your needs! Thank you very much, Paola!!!
Kleon
April 5, 2024
All went well. I appreciated the updates and taking care of the boxes as i have two cats. Paola was very kind and caring towards my cats. Sherlock, generally very shy, even came out a time or two! Thank you Paola.
Lorretta
July 2, 2024
Paola is the sweetest person, we genuinely love having her around! She’s attentive and actually cares about our cats so I know that she takes great care of them. We highly recommend her, she’s goes above and beyond what we could even imagine. Thank you so much Paola!!
Joe
This month
Another great trip thanks to Paola! She is the best.
Melinda
This month
Shianne
September 25, 2026
Linda
September 16, 2026
Jesse
August 10, 2026
Rachel
July 24, 2026
Rachel
July 14, 2026
Melinda
July 5, 2026
Linda
June 7, 2026
Melinda
May 25, 2026
Jill
May 22, 2026
Joe
May 17, 2026
As always Paola was amazing and took great care of our cat! She is the best and we are so thankful for her support
Brenda
April 20, 2026
Brenda
April 15, 2026
Joe
March 23, 2026
As always Paola was amazing and took great care of our cat Lani! Her updates always make us so happy while we’re away and she has a special way to connect with Lani.
Rachel
January 22, 2026
Shianne
January 12, 2026
Paola is my go to if I need a catsitter. She always go above and beyond! I don’t think I will ever find like Paola who I know who will take care of my furbabies like she does !
Jesse
December 26, 2025
Jesse
November 19, 2025
James
October 31, 2025
Linda
October 15, 2025
Brenda
October 2, 2025
Joe
September 22, 2025
Another great reservation and trip away thanks to Paola! As always she goes above and beyond!
Christopher
September 18, 2025
Jesse
September 18, 2025
Jesse
September 4, 2025
Joe
August 19, 2025
Another great vacation thanks to Paola! Paola is the best care taker you could ever ask for. She goes above and beyond to take care of our cat Lani and gives us tons of updates along the way. Thank you Paola!!
Jesse
August 10, 2025
Paola is my go-to, the best!
Shianne
August 5, 2025
Jesse
August 3, 2025
ALWAYS the best with care, timeliness, communication, reliability, and building the relationship with Rickey
Rachel
July 30, 2025
Tim
July 29, 2025
Paola was excellent. Kept me informed as to the status of my boys.
Jesse
June 13, 2025
Adolpho
June 11, 2025
Radostina
June 10, 2025
Jesse
May 30, 2025
Rachel
May 17, 2025
Jesse
May 13, 2025
My second booking with Paola, just for a couple quick visits but she’s always thorough and over communicative. Will book her again!
Rachel
April 20, 2025
Rachel
April 12, 2025
above and beyond amazing!
Tim
April 7, 2025
Chase
March 15, 2025
Linda
January 26, 2025
Paola did an amazing job. Her care of the cats was wonderful. We will continue to reserve Paola for future cat sitting
Rachel
January 6, 2025
Emma
January 4, 2025
Joe
January 2, 2025
Paola made our honeymoon possible!! I could not be happier with the care she provided to our cat and home while we were gone. She is perfect!!
Joe
December 28, 2024
Paola is amazing!! Paola made our honeymoon possible by being the perfect caretaker for our cat Lani. Paola goes above and beyond in every way possible. She has a true love for cats and knows how to make them comfortable as well as make us comfortable. She takes note of every detail and loves spending time with Lani, and is very responsive and shares plenty of updates. Thank you so much Paola!!
Fred
December 27, 2024
Charlene
December 21, 2024
great cat caretaker!
Kyrsten
December 15, 2024
so happy we met Paola! she was a wonderful caretaker and very responsive!!
Rachel
November 30, 2024
Lorretta
August 8, 2024
Delhia
July 16, 2024
Kleon
May 27, 2024
Kleon
May 8, 2024
Everything went well! getting to know my cats on this second time.
Adolpho
April 15, 2024
Adolpho
December 27, 2023
Katie
October 11, 2023
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