Yorktown is one of three Historic Triangle sites, including Jamestown and Williamsburg. It's known for its beautiful waterfront and famous battles. Rich in history, Yorktown is also a city many call home, where we live, thrive, and raise our families. With the hustle...
April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs month. It's also when tick populations start to thrive in the Yorktown area. Peak tick season in Virginia is April to September, therefore, it's high time we discuss ways to prevent Lyme Disease in dogs. The Truth About Lyme...
The last few years have been hard on shelters and rescues. According to reports, more animals are entering rescues and shelters than being adopted. The vast majority of rescues and shelters are overrun with homeless animals looking for their forever homes. And,...
There was recently a coyote sighting in our neighborhood. Sadly, a local dog was fatally attacked in the Tabb area of Yorktown last week. Our heartfelt condolences go out to our neighbors that lost their beloved dog in such a traumatic and unexpected way. As both pet...
Many love the idea of walking their dog(s) while getting exercise and enjoying a beautiful day. Yet, the dream and the reality can often be at odds due to a dog's poor walking manners. In honor of National Take a Walk in the Park Day, celebrated annually on March...
I had the pleasure to attend two professional pet sitters conferences so far this year. While it wasn't easy to get away from Hearts at Home and our beloved clients, I welcomed the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, learn from leaders in the pet...
The pet industry is booming. According to ExplodingTopics.com, "US pet market sales revenue has increased every year in the last decade, growing from $50.96 billion in 2011 to an estimated $123 billion in 2021." Today, we want to break down current pet trends we think...
Pet food recalls are, unfortunately, quite common. Many pet food manufacturers use subpar ingredients, have limited quality control measures, and are unregulated, opening up a risky can of worms for our pets’ safety and wellness. At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we...
February is the month of love. It’s also when we celebrate Valentine’s Day for which it is estimated that more than 250 million roses are produced. Our pets don’t follow the calendar or Hallmark’s most iconic holidays but, as their parents, we often like to include...