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National Dog Week: Top 5 Things We Love About Dogs
Dogs enrich our lives in so many ways, from giving us unconditional love to keeping us entertained with their goofy behavior. Whether you cherish the quiet snuggles or the belly-laugh moments, there are countless reasons we can’t imagine life without them. Here are...
How Professional Cat Sitters Keep Cats Happy
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...
Pets & Cannabis Consumption
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...
When “Bad Behavior” Is Really Pain
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...
The Key to Peace of Mind: Lockboxes & Pet Sitting
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...
Four Playtime Tips for Puppies: Engaging Their Minds and Bodies
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,...