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...
As a professional pet sitting business owner, one of the most important parts of my job isn’t just caring for pets; it’s ensuring that we can reliably and securely access a client’s home to care for the pets. For years, this meant our clients trusted us with a set of...
When we think of “playtime,” we often picture throwing a ball or watching puppies tumble around with their toys. But playtime is more than just entertainment; it’s any activity that gets your dog activated, moving, and tapping into their natural instincts. Puppies, in...
Welcoming a puppy into your life is an exciting experience, filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of chaos. As a Fear Free certified pet sitting business owner, my philosophy centers on nurturing each puppy’s unique emotional and physical needs through Positive...
Recently, we had the pleasure of joining Chick-fil-A to support animal welfare in Yorktown. From participating in their 5th Annual Dog Days of Summer event to donating toward Peninsula Animal Shelter's Clear the Shelter campaign, we believe supporting animal welfare...
DOGust is the universal birthday for shelter and rescue dogs. It's also the perfect time for Yorktown and Poquoson locals to celebrate their rescue pups by visiting beloved pet businesses, supporting local shelters, and treating their dogs to joyful adventures and...
Summer storms can be a source of anxiety for even the most confident, well-adjusted adult dogs. For puppies, these loud, unpredictable events are often their first real brush with the world’s big noises and bright flashes. As a puppy parent, you have the unique...