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Do Cats Need Grooming?
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...
Yorktown Pet Licenses
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...
Dog-Friendly Yorktown
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...
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs
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...
Yortown Area Pet Rescues
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,...
Coyotes in Yorktown, Virginia
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...