Fall is the perfect time of year to plan a camping trip. And, while most of us dream of a “glamping” vacation with fancy yurts and butler service, the reality is that most of us likely have the budget for tent camping, especially if we plan to make it a regular thing....
Pet Care
Dog-Friendly Fall in & Near Yorktown
Fall is here and we’re jumping into our cozy sweaters and headed out and about to enjoy the Yorktown area’s autumnal beauty. At Hearts at Home, we love fall because it’s one of the prettiest and most enjoyable times of the year to be outdoors. As dog walkers and pet...
Spooky Truths: Why Pets & Halloween Don’t Mix
Last week, we shared a blog about the dangers of allowing pets to get into Halloween treats and wrappers. Today, we want to discuss additional dangers that you may run into with your pet on Halloween. By sharing this spooky truth: why pets & Halloween don't mix,...
Halloween Treats: Do’s & Don’ts
Halloween is a festive time for the whole family. Yes, we've known pets that actually enjoyed playing dress-up. But, Halloween can also be a dangerous time for our pets because of distractions, intriguing sights and smells, and, of course, Halloween treats that don't...
Essential Tips for a Pet-Friendly Fall
Fall is upon us and we're loving the crisper mornings, cooler dog walks, and Halloween decor. As temps drop and the weather changes, however, we're starting to think about ways to prepare our pets for colder weather. The following is our list of essential tips for a...
Understanding Pet Sitter Consultation Fees
Charging a fee for registration meetings and consultations is becoming more and more common in the pet sitting industry. Today, we want to break down the top reasons behind the fees. Our hope is that understanding pet sitter consultation fees will help pet parents...
Getting to Know Your Pet Sitter
Whether it's our veterinarian, pet sitter, or groomer, most pet parents are somewhat trepidatious about medical or service providers until they have proven themselves. Yet, we are often forced to trust strangers with our pets' care before we're ready to trust them....
Yorktown’s Best Pet Sitters
Calling ourselves the best might seem like boasting but, at Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, we work hard for that title. We recently won another award and thought, why not share what makes our team so special and why we're consistently named one of Yorktown's Best Pet...
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
This week we celebrated Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, which is observed annually on August 28th. According to NationalDay.com, "The day was founded by author Deborah Barnes as a way for people to share their memories of the pets that they have lost, whether it’s a...