Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational organization for professional pet sitters and dog walkers, has taken a historic step with the release of its first-ever Global Standards for Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Businesses. Announced...
Poquoson and Yorktown, VA, are gearing up for an exciting Halloween! This month's dog-friendly Halloween events in Poquoson and Yorktown include two fun-filled happenings at PETquoson: an October Nail Trim Event and a Pet Costume Contest. Additionally, the beloved...
Picking up dog poop during walks and in the yard is essential for anyone living in Yorktown, Poquoson, Newport News, or Hampton, VA. Failing to do so doesn’t just impact human health and neighborhood cleanliness; it puts local wildlife at risk and degrades the health...
Today, we're discussing pet accident clean-up tips that work! Accidents are an almost unavoidable part of life with pets. Whether you’ve just welcomed a puppy or kitten into your home, or share life with a senior pet who sometimes struggles with bladder control,...
Upset stomachs happen to both cats and dogs. Most of the time, stomach upset in pets is temporary but, even then, it can be worrying for Yorktown area pet parents. Vomiting, diarrhea, or a loss of appetite are all signs that something is off with a pet's digestive...
Dogs enrich our lives in so many ways, from giving us unconditional love to keeping us entertained with their goofy behavior. Whether you cherish the quiet snuggles or the belly-laugh moments, there are countless reasons we can’t imagine life without them. Here are...
September is Happy Cat Month, a celebration dedicated to improving the lives of our feline companions. At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we know that making cats happy goes far beyond playtime and treats. True feline wellness comes from attentive care, a safe...
The Williamsburg Yorktown Daily recently published an article stating that the Pet Poison Helpline is reporting increased nationwide and, specifically, Virginia-originated calls relating to cannabis poisoning in household pets. Because at Hearts at Home Pet Sitting...
After decades of caring for and working with dogs and their families, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is this: behavior is communication. What appears to be a problem behavior on the surface often has a deeper underlying cause. Families call us...