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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...
A Walk in The Park
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...
Pet Sitters Conferences
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...
Current Pet Trends
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...
Pet Food Recalls
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...
Gifts That Truly Make Pets Happy
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...