In honor of Independence Day 2023, Hearts at Home Pet Sitting would like to take a moment out of our holiday pet sitting schedule to honor American hero dogs and the important organizations that support them. Supporting hero dogs allows hard-working animals and their...
Have you heard of Chagas disease in dogs? Most of the attendees of the Texas Pet Sitters Conference hadn't either. That is until Dr. Roy Madigan presented the eye-opening topic. Chagas disease, which was once considered an ailment only seen in developing nations, is...
Summertime is a great time to take a break from the demands of life and enjoy some family time. We like to incorporate making easy dog treat recipes with friends and family into our lazy summer days. We hear dogs really like this idea too, so here are 4 easy dog treat...
Coastal Virginia is a wonderful place to celebrate and enjoy summer! Many pet-friendly businesses and rescues have events planned this summer. Today, we're breaking down pet-friendly summer events in Yorktown, Virginia for 2023. Please verify if pets are welcome...
As a professional dog walker, I can give you endless reasons to hire a dog walker. Over the years, I've worked with families that approached us to engage our dog walking services to face varying life demands and simultaneously meet their beloved dogs' needs. Today,...
This past weekend, we honored and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Memorial Day is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the precious freedom we enjoy today. As we commemorate this important holiday, we'd like to...
We recently posted a blog about the basic grooming needs of pet cats. Unfortunately, most cat guardians don't feel up for the challenge of grooming their cats at home. There's no need to fret if you draw the line at nail trims with your cat. Today, we're sharing our...
Most cat owners enjoy the fact that cats tend to be more independent than dogs. In our experience as professional cat sitters, however, we find that cat parents may be underestimating some of their cats' needs. At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we believe that cats need...
York County Animal Services requires all pets to be vaccinated against rabies. Dogs are required to display a dog tag or pet license, issued by the county, that verifies that they have been registered locally. Today, I want to discuss the importance of Yorktown pet...