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2026年6月26日
The Joy of Being Relied Upon — Machida, Tokyo
Categories： Dogs > On the Job
Kotaro-kun, a Shiba Inu, is a senior dog of thirteen years.
His care list even included the word
"nursing care."
At our meeting, his family gave me a careful explanation of how Kotaro-kun was doing —
that he had lost almost all of his sight, that he could no longer go without diapers,
and that his legs had grown weak.
When I greeted him for the first time — "Kotaro-kun, it's nice to meet you"
he came shuffling toward me, dragging himself along on his bottom.
It was such a happy surprise.
He rested his chin on my lap and worked his little nose,
as if committing my scent to memory.
In that very moment,
I felt certain that Kotaro-kun and I had connected.
Thanks to that first bond,
the care went smoothly from beginning to end.
Even with nursing care — something quite different from my usual work —
I was able to do it all with such joy,
and that was because Kotaro-kun relied on me,
entrusting me with his body and his heart.
His family also shared stories of Kotaro-kun in his younger days.
He had been a difficult dog, they said —
wary of people, keeping everyone at a distance, with a habit of nipping.
Kota-chan, is this gentle calm of yours
something you've come to find with the passing years?
Looking at Kota-chan's peaceful expression,
my heart grows warm and tender.
I feel as though, this time,
I learned something deeply important from you.
Orange Petsitter🍊
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