2026年9月10日
Perched on My Shoulder and My Head — Hyogo-ku, Kobe
Categories: On the Job > Birds
The ones I came to care for this time are
were at a home of two parakeets.🌵
A golden-plumed conure,
Chura-chan, twelve years old.

And a monk parakeet, Lime-chan,
five years old.

At our meeting, I'd been told
that Chura-chan has a friendly
nature,🍀
while Lime-chan is shy
and fond of older gentlemen❤️
(she adores the client's father),
or so I'd heard, but… 😁
On the day of care, when I opened the cage,
Chura-chan hopped right onto my shoulder
straight away.☺️
Lime-chan perched atop the refrigerator
and watched me for a little while, but
seeing Chura-chan, she must have decided it was safe,
because she flew right up
onto my head.🕊️
"I'm not your mama,
just some lady from elsewhere,
but are you sure it's okay?" I said to her as I worked,
and all through my care, on my shoulder and head
they stayed perched the whole time.🥳
For parakeets other than the ones I keep myself
to stay perched on me
for such a long time is quite rare,
so it was a truly precious experience❗

Until the next time we meet,
don't forget about me, okay~🐦
Orange Petsitter🍊
2026年7月22日
Each in Their Own Little Spot — Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Categories: On the Job > Birds > Tropical Fish
By the window on the first floor, there's Soseki-chan♪

Over by the kitchen, there's Beta-san♪

And upstairs, there's Shiki-kun♪

Soseki-chan sang me the loveliest songs,
and Shiki-kun would often tilt his head and open and close his little beak — just too adorable✨️




Beta-san eats two pellets, then takes a little swim, eats two more, then another swim… I make sure he's eaten well before giving him the next two☺️

There was no out-of-cage time during this visit, but at our meeting, I got to watch Soseki-chan zip freely between the first and second floors at incredible speed, finally returning to the owner,
and it made me hope that one day, I too might let them out to fly during a visit.
I'm looking forward to the day we meet again!
Orange Petsitter🍊
2026年6月20日
Sweet, Sweet Ushimaru-chan — Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Categories: On the Job > Birds
On the day of our very first meeting, Ushimaru-chan perched on my shoulder the whole time, listening along to our conversation.

On the day of care, she settled onto my shoulder again — which delighted me, of course — but then I realized I could hardly catch a glimpse of her adorable little face…
So for the time being, I did my mopping with her still perched on my shoulder, and we gazed out the window together.☺️


I'd been told which toy was her favorite,
and at last, she hopped down from my shoulder to play!




Even with her little eyes closed, she's just too adorable!

As I was leaving, Ushimaru-chan treated me to the most beautiful song.
I'm already looking forward to the day we meet again.🥰
Orange Petsitter🍊
2026年5月27日
A Sweet Little Gift — Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki
Categories: On the Job > Birds
The moment I opened the front door,
a clear, gentle voice welcomed me in…
Meet Re-chan — or Lemon Cream-kun —
a two-year-old cockatiel.✨

Partway through my visit,
I stepped out for just a moment to refresh his water
and from the other room,
I heard the sweetest little voice calling after me
"Heeeey, where are you goooing?" His sweet little call-out melted my heart.
"Re-chan, I'll be right back!"
I called back, my heart already full.
And yes — I may have hurried back
just a little faster than usual.

And then, to my delight,
he sang me the loveliest little song.😭😭♬
Re-chan, thank you for such a beautiful gift.✨
What a wonderfully expressive little soul he is
full of personality and charm.🥰
A heartfelt thank you to his family as well, for the loving care notes they prepared for us.

Even now, whenever I think of Re-chan's little song, I can't help but smile. What a warm, gentle gift to carry home.☺️
Orange Petsitter🍊
2026年5月26日
Our Beloved Little Youngest — Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Categories: Rabbits > On the Job > Birds
Today, let me introduce the adorable little youngest member of a family of rabbits and birds.
This is Niki-chan, a stunning grey-and-white Cockatiel!
At just 11 months old, she's such a fresh-faced little lady♡

And Niki-chan? Oh, she isn't just beautiful…
She is one wonderfully entertaining little character!
When she comes out of her cage, she struts around like she owns the place — eyeing her older sisters' and brothers' food, sneaking little nibbles of the rabbit's toppings! Haha.
She'll happily hop onto my shoulder or back — so unbelievably cute — but the moment I speak to her, she gives me THIS face! Haha.



That expression isn't a threat, by the way —
apparently she gives this same look to her beloved family too.
It's a photo you can't help but look at again and again.
And here it is up close ↓↓↓

I'm told she also eats with grand, dramatic flair, flinging food about,
and her family laughs, "Niki-chan, you're supposed to be a girl, aren't you?!"⭐
What an utterly adorable little youngest, our Niki-chan!
Keep bringing those smiles to your family, sweet girl!
Now, let me share a little update on the senior members of the family too!
Maron-chan, the Lionhead Dwarf rabbit.
She's turned 11 years old now! As adorable as ever.

Mashu-chan, the Lionhead rabbit.
That fluffy "mom cut" hairstyle suits her so beautifully.⭐

Lychee-kun, the Pacific Parrotlet.
Still the biggest mama's boy, as always.
The angle in this photo makes him look so wonderfully round — utterly irresistible!

Chai-chan, our senior Cockatiel.
She usually gives me a clear "please don't bother me" attitude…
but the moment I put food in her bowl, she perks up just a little — and that's one of the small joys of caring for her♬

And last but not least — the "Karupisu Brothers" (named after the beloved Japanese milky drink),
Karu-kun the Budgerigar and Peace-kun the Pearly Parakeet.
They've been getting just a little bit plump,
and word is they're on a serious diet right now.
How are these two doing around the tummy area, would you say?
Karu-kun

Peace-kun

Each one with their own delightful personality, and each one adorable in their own way.
I'm already looking forward to seeing everyone again!
Thank you so very much!
Orange Petsitter🍊
2026年4月14日
爬虫類の大家族とぷくちゃん🦎🐢🦜 – 横浜市港北区
Categories: On the Job > Birds > Turtles > Lizards > Snakes > Geckos > Reptiles
今回は爬虫類の大家族とセキセイインコのぷくちゃん🦎🐢🦜
アオカナヘビ 16匹
レオパードゲッコウ 7匹
シロテンカラカネトカゲ 2匹
ソメワケササクレヤモリ 1匹
ヘルマンリクガメ 2匹
サンドフィッシュスキンク 4匹
全部で32匹の爬虫類大家族さん🦎🐢
そして、セキセイインコのぷくちゃん🦜
大家族の爬虫類チーム、、、近くに寄ってきてくれる子や、隠れたところからこっそり覗いてる子など、個性豊かで癒されました🥰
レオパードゲッコウチーム
ピノちゃんは、霧吹きのタイミングで毎日顔を出してくれました🥹!

こちらはいつも挨拶にきてくれる、アクトくん💕

ぷちちゃんは隠れることなくお昼寝💤
可愛い寝顔、、、🥹

シロテンカラカネトカゲのグリちゃんもずっと砂の中にいたのですが3日目にしてお顔を見せてくれました☺️

アオカナヘビの大家族はみんな素敵な体の色で、キリッとしたお顔で、その美貌が羨ましいっっ🥺!お腹まで素敵な色なんて、、、🥹

ペアでのんびりしてる姿も美しかったです、、、🥹

サンドフィッシュスキンクちゃん達、、、ほぼ砂を飼ってますって飼い主さんがおっしゃるほど姿を見せてくれないそうなのですが、、、なんと!一目だけお見かけできました😳👏🏻残念ながら写真は撮れませんでしたが、、、😂
ヘルマンリクガメのジャンボちゃんとモナカちゃんもおっとりしていて、ゆっくりトマトを食べる姿に癒されました、、、☺️
カメの咀嚼姿ってなぜこんなに可愛いのでしょうか🥹
3日目にして咀嚼姿を見せてくれてとても嬉しかったです💕

とっても芸達者のぷくちゃんは、打ち合わせの際に、飼い主さんが「ぷくちゃんは〜?」と聞くと「トリ!!」とお返事したり、ビーズのお片付けを披露してくれました😳👏🏻
お世話の際は警戒していて寄ってきてくれませんでしたが、ピヨピヨずっとお話ししてくれてました🦜💛

また会える日を楽しみにしてますっ🦎🐢🦜💕
Orange Petsitter🍊
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