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Keeping Pets Safe During Winter Power Outages in Hampton Roads
Keeping pets safe during winter power outages in Hampton Roads is something we should all be thinking about as we go into the weekend. A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY for Yorktown and other areas of eastern and southern...
3 Winter Dangers of Doggie Doors in Coastal Virginia: Coyotes, Raptors, and “Quick Trips” Outside
Doggie doors feel like freedom; your dog can pop out to potty, sunbathe, or patrol the yard anytime. But, in Yorktown and neighboring communities, that convenience can come with real risk, especially when wildlife is more active and visible, like it is this time of...
How Professional Pet Sitters Prepare for the Unexpected in Hampton Roads
Living in Hampton Roads means learning to expect the unexpected. From sudden coastal storms to traffic backups at tunnels and bridges, everyday plans can change quickly. For pet parents, that reality raises an important question: What happens to my pets if...
The Values and Care That Guided Us in 2025
As I look back on the past year at Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, I'm proud of the themes we consistently returned to in our weekly blogs. These themes mirror the values and care that guided us in 2025. Our content wasn’t just about pet care tips; it was about real...
How Consistent Pet Care Supports Winter Wellbeing
Today, I'm breaking down how consistent pet care supports winter wellbeing. When winter arrives in Yorktown and across the Hampton Roads area, pet parents often focus on one thing: temperature. While cold weather certainly matters, it’s not the biggest challenge...
In-Home Pet Care Beats Boarding and Daycare & Here’s Why
When pet parents are planning travel or long workdays, one of the biggest decisions they face is what to do with their pet. Boarding facilities and doggie daycares can seem convenient, but for most pets, remaining in their own home with professional care is...