I got to meet three adorable degus😊
 
First up is Uru🙂

When his owner gives him a cue, Uru can spin all the way around or stand up on his hind legs‼️😊
He’s a clever little fellow with the sweetest dewy eyes!
 
Next is Yoru, the only girl in the family❣️

She’s very shy! She’s a tiny beauty with perfectly round eyes😊
 
And last but not least, here’s Bell🔔!

Bell is a big boy with a big voice to match! What a handsome fellow😊
I hear he’s the best escape artist of the three😁
 
Each has such a distinct personality. I had so much fun looking after them🥰❣️
 
I couldn’t get over how fast those little legs went on their wheels😁
 
I hope I get to see you all sprint again soon🥰❣️

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Let me introduce these two.
They look so much alike‼️

This is Yomogi.

Aren’t those stripes beautiful❓
 
He is very shy, but he was waiting in his cage every time I visited🫶

And this is Warabi❣️
His little hooked tail is said to catch good luck🗝️.
 
He is shy, so this is the only photo I have of him.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see his hooked tail🗝️😅
 
On the second day, what a surprise‼️
Warabi came to greet me when I walked in✨
 
He must have thought his owner had come home. When he saw it was the sitter, he hurried under the bed and stayed very still.
 
I’m sorry I frightened you🙏

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At our initial meeting, I had already heard about Teej, an expert at hiding, and Max, a wonderful host.
They may be very different, but they share a huge love of playing with toys🪀😻💕
 
Knowing that a visit might turn out like this, their owner had sent me photos of Teej and Max in advance. Here they are↓

When I called out at the front door, “Max, Teej, I’m here🥰,” I heard “Meow💕” in reply from here and there!
 
Then I opened the door and found... what a lively scene the room was🪀🧸😂
 
I didn’t get to see Teej, but the state of the room gave me the sense that they were enjoying their time at home without stress🍀
 
Max, meanwhile, was completely at ease. After letting me stroke him, he showed me to the spot with the best view in the room.

What wonderful hospitality! This sitter feels so lucky🥰

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Perhaps it is because their home is regularly opened to guests as a vacation rental.
 
Nano the miniature dachshund and cats Ato and Himari are wonderfully open and sociable. Even at our first meeting, their warm welcome made me so happy.

That never changed throughout my visits. Whenever it was playtime, they were full of enthusiasm and ready to keep their sitter entertained.
 
Nano would fetch a thrown toy and bring it right back to my hands when I said, “Give it to me.”
 
No matter how many dozens of times we repeated this, his dedication and enthusiasm never faded.
 
Meanwhile, Ato and Himari would lie on the sofa or table, quietly watching as if to say, “That looks like fun...”
 
When I played with Ato using a wand toy, Nano took his turn as the gentle observer.
 
There seemed to be an unspoken understanding and kindness among the three. Sharing their beautifully balanced little world left me feeling wonderfully peaceful.

Nano, Ato and Himari,
I look forward to seeing you again😊
 
Let’s have lots more fun together next time.

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Meet Kanna, a Japanese domestic cat.
 
He became part of his family when he was eight years old.
 
When I arrived to care for him, he was on his guard, as if thinking, “Could this be someone suspicious?!”
 
But perhaps he had been feeling lonely while his family was away😔
 
He came out to see me with a “Meow, meow!”
 
Kanna has quite a loud, strong voice☺️

His lovely plump body, beautiful black-and-white coat, and charming little moustache!
 
His red bell stands out so nicely against his fur. He is absolutely adorable.
 
Instead of calling him Kanna-kun, I kept finding myself saying the more affectionate Kanna-chan😆
 
When he curled up on his scratching bed and narrowed his eyes…

Well, would you look at that!
Doesn't he look just like the famous “Sleeping Cat” of Nikko?

Kanna played for a little while, but then seemed to think, “Maybe I'd better hide after all,” and slipped under the bed.

But a little later, it was as if he thought, “Actually, I'm still curious.”
 
He came back out from under the bed and chatted to me with his “Meow, meow!”

So cute❤️
I was overcome by the urge to give him a big cuddle.
 
He made my heart flutter!
 
“I'm so happy now✨”
 
Kanna shared so much happiness with me💞
 
Thank you😃

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This time, I cared for Meru, a Shiba Inu.

And Moka, a Pomeranian–Chihuahua mix.

It had been a while since my last visit.😊
I have cared for them several times before.
 
Both are senior dogs, and they have become comfortable enough to show me their relaxed side.
Would you believe Meru is 18 years old?! Meru has even appeared in our members’ newsletter. Moka is 13.
 
When there is nothing in particular that needs doing, I get to lounge around with them, too.😅
Is that really all right? I am supposed to be working!
Still, these peaceful moments the three of us share are pure bliss for me.✨✨✨

Meru spends a lot of time sleeping, but once awake, sets off confidently around the room in a wheelchair.
Still full of energy!!

Moka loves Mum and does a wonderful job waiting for her to come home—lounging with me, asking for strokes, or relaxing on the cushion in the crate.
💕😊💕
 
I look forward to another lovely visit.
Thank you very much.✨✨✨

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