As frigid temperatures threaten the Yorktown area again, we want to share our top tips for keeping pets warm during a freeze. Because Coastal Virginia enjoys mostly moderate winters, it’s smart to have a plan in place for uncharacteristically cold days and nights, which can affect our pets both inside and outside the home.
The Facebook group Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time has brought together countless concerned pet parents claiming that their pets became sick or passed away due to contaminated Purina pet food. Because both cats and dogs have inexplicably become severely ill over the past few months, affected pet parents came together to share their stories and found a common denominator – their pet’s food. So, are pets getting sick from Purina? We are currently unsure but there is a cause for concern, which has prompted an investigation by the FDA.
Happy New Year, friends! We hope 2024 is treating you and your pets well. At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we are excited about entering the new year focusing on strength, quality, and connection. We’d like to start a new year of blog posts by breaking down a few of our policies, starting with Hearts at Home’s cancellation policy. Enforcing our policies with full transparency and your cooperation ensures our business’ success.
National Cat Lover’s Month is celebrated in December to honor the love our cats give us and celebrate why having cats is such a treat. Domesticated yet wild felines have a mixed reputation but, as professional pet sitters who have the pleasure of caring for cats every day, we think cats are amazing pets. Today, we’re telling you why we love cats.
The holidays are upon us; it’s a festive time for many of our clients. We are excited to see families celebrating with loved ones and their pets. Because we are pet-obsessed, however, today we’re sharing our top holiday safety tips for pets to keep everyone safe while enjoying the season.
Hosting holidays can be fun yet highly stressful for our families. The host is in charge of organizing invitations, preparing the home, planning enough seating, designing the menu, managing guest contributions, and more. Amid the holiday frenzy, don’t forget to consider your pets when hosting holiday gatherings. Here’s our guide to pet-friendly gathering tips and hosting dos and don’ts.
Whether you're shopping for a beloved pet or a fabulous pet parent, you've come to the right place! We've compiled this one-stop shop featuring holiday gifts that you can buy locally or online. We hope you find the Hearts at Home 2023 Pet Gift Guide helpful in your...
I can hardly believe that 2023 is coming to an end. It's been a busy, sometimes challenging, but overall exceptional year for Hearts at Home Pet Sitting. On behalf of our entire team, I'd like to wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving. We'd also like to...
Thanksgiving is a delicious holiday for everyone, especially our pets. They smell the baked goods, watch us carve the turkey, and drool while stuck with their bowls full of kibble, poor guys. If you're in the mood to make your dog's day this Thanksgiving, consider...