Bird Girl Pet Services LLC

Bird Girl Pet Services LLC Long Island’s Premier Exotic Pet Sitter

If you have ever tried to explain your pet's routine to a friend and watched their eyes glaze over by sentence three, yo...
06/02/2026

If you have ever tried to explain your pet's routine to a friend and watched their eyes glaze over by sentence three, you already know why generic boarding is not an option.

I board birds, small mammals, and reptiles out of my Hicksville home in a setup built specifically for exotic species. Birds stay in a dedicated room with air purification, filtered airflow, and a backup generator.

Rabbits and chinchillas are housed in my climate-controlled living space with cooling surfaces and species-specific enrichment.

Reptiles board in my own enclosures with appropriate heating, UVB, and humidity monitored daily.

Every guest gets daily monitoring from someone who can tell the difference between a bird that is quietly settled and one that is quietly stressed, who knows that a rabbit skipping a meal is not just picky eating, and who checks basking temps and humidity for every reptile in my care.

Full details on my boarding page. Link in bio.

Quick note for the community.I will be at the Phoenix Landing Parrot Wellness Retreat in North Carolina from May 29 thro...
05/27/2026

Quick note for the community.

I will be at the Phoenix Landing Parrot Wellness Retreat in North Carolina from May 29 through June 2. This is a continuing education event focused on avian health, behavior, and welfare.

During that time, no inquiries, messages, or requests will be answered. Everything resumes June 3.

Attending events like this is part of how I stay current on best practices for the birds in my care. It is also a chance to connect with other professionals doing this work at a high level.

Summer boarding spots are still going. If you have not booked yet, now is the time.

It's the small, intentional things that matter during an in-home visit.The slow approach to a cage so a bird does not st...
05/24/2026

It's the small, intentional things that matter during an in-home visit.

The slow approach to a cage so a bird does not startle. The pause to check a water bowl before touching anything else. The few seconds spent watching behavior before handling.

Consistent care is not flashy. It is not supposed to be. It is showing up, paying attention, and doing the same things right, every time.

A morning visit usually looks a lot like this.

"Exotic pet sitting" means different things to different people. For me, it means walking into a home knowing exactly wh...
05/22/2026

"Exotic pet sitting" means different things to different people. For me, it means walking into a home knowing exactly what a cockatiel's baseline behavior looks like versus a conure's. I know that a leopard gecko's basking temperature should not be guessed at and that a rabbit that did not finish breakfast might need a vet call by dinner.

Species-specific care is not a marketing phrase. It's the difference between a sitter who truly understands the needs of the animals in their care and a sitter who might miss something serious.

Full details on our exotic pet sitting page. Link in bio.

05/18/2026

A cat sitting visit is not "feed and leave." Here is what actually happens when I visit a cat household.

Full bowl washes every visit. Biofilm builds up on bowls in just hours. Most people do not realize it is there, but it affects water intake and can contribute to health issues over time.

Litter checks that go beyond scooping. Changes in output are one of the earliest signs of urinary problems, and catching that early can mean the difference between a vet visit and an ER visit.

Calm, patient presence for cats who hide. Some cats take 15 minutes before they come out. That time is built in, not rushed.

Optional ambient sound for cats who are used to background noise on longer visits. Nature programming on TV or a radio left on at low volume. It helps some cats settle.

This is the kind of care that happens in the time I am in your home. Full details on our cat sitting page. Link in bio.

Mother's Day tends to be framed around human families. But anyone who has loved and cared for a pet understands the pull...
05/10/2026

Mother's Day tends to be framed around human families. But anyone who has loved and cared for a pet understands the pull.

I see it every time someone hands off their pet before a trip. The hesitation. The last round of instructions. The look back before they walk out the door. That's what it's like to leave a member of their family in someone else's hands.

To the pet parents in this community who show up for their animals every single day, today is yours too.

Our May newsletter is live.This month covers Kaitlin's upcoming time off, a Mother's Day note for the pet parents in our...
05/06/2026

Our May newsletter is live.

This month covers Kaitlin's upcoming time off, a Mother's Day note for the pet parents in our community, and links to our newest content on cat sitting and chinchilla care on Long Island.

Summer boarding is filling up. If you are planning to travel, now's the time to get in touch!

Link in bio to read May's issue.

May the 4th be with you, from every feathered, scaled, and fluffy client we care for.Force-free care is the strongest fo...
05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you, from every feathered, scaled, and fluffy client we care for.

Force-free care is the strongest force in pet care. Every animal is handled on their terms, not ours. Calm, consistent, species-specific. Every day.

Chinchillas are one of the most misunderstood small mammals I care for. They are not hamsters. They do not want to be he...
05/03/2026

Chinchillas are one of the most misunderstood small mammals I care for. They are not hamsters. They do not want to be held by someone they have never met. And they have specific environmental needs that a general pet sitter is unlikely to know about.

Their body temperature is regulated by dense fur that cannot get wet.
A room above 75 degrees can cause heat stroke.
Their dust baths are not optional enrichment. Skip them and coat health deteriorates within days.
Handling them incorrectly does not just stress them out in the moment. It can change their behavior long-term.

A sitter who does not understand chinchillas can accidentally cause real harm in 48 hours. It is why species-specific care matters, and it is what I do differently when I visit a chinchilla household.

Read the full breakdown on our blog. Link in bio.

Heads up for the Bird Girl community.I will be away from May 9 through May 18 for my annual vacation. During that time, ...
05/01/2026

Heads up for the Bird Girl community.

I will be away from May 9 through May 18 for my annual vacation. During that time, I will not be taking new requests or returning emails, texts, or calls. All inquiries will be answered starting May 19.

Summer boarding dates are already filling up. If you are planning travel this season and want to lock in your pet's spot, please reach out before May 9.

Thank you!

Address

Hicksville, NY
11801

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+15169022423

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