At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, serving Yorktown, Poquoson, Newport News, and Hampton, Virginia, we believe good in-home pet care is based on thoughtful attention to personal safety, home security, and privacy. Whether you’re heading out of town or simply taking your...
Keeping pets safe during winter power outages in Hampton Roads is something we should all be thinking about as we go into the weekend. A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY for Yorktown and other areas of eastern and southern...
Doggie doors feel like freedom; your dog can pop out to potty, sunbathe, or patrol the yard anytime. But, in Yorktown and neighboring communities, that convenience can come with real risk, especially when wildlife is more active and visible, like it is this time of...
Living in Hampton Roads means learning to expect the unexpected. From sudden coastal storms to traffic backups at tunnels and bridges, everyday plans can change quickly. For pet parents, that reality raises an important question: What happens to my pets if something...
When pet parents are planning travel or long workdays, one of the biggest decisions they face is what to do with their pet. Boarding facilities and doggie daycares can seem convenient, but for most pets, remaining in their own home with professional care is actually...
When holiday travel plans come together, many pet parents face the same question: Can I ask a neighbor to check on my pet? The holidays, unfortunately, introduce unique challenges that make relying on neighbors for pet sitting risky, even when everyone has the best...
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. Preventing diabetes in cats and dogs starts with informed choices: knowing your pet’s risk, feeding real, species-appropriate food, and keeping our pets lean and active throughout their lives. While genetics can’t be changed,...
The holidays, especially big gatherings like Thanksgiving, are something most families look forward to. For our pets, however, holidays can feel like chaos, especially if we are hosting. Loud voices, doors opening and closing, new smells, unfamiliar faces, and more...
Emergencies can happen when you least expect them, and our professional sitters are trained to take swift, thoughtful action. Whether it’s sudden illness, injury, or severe weather, we follow structured safety protocols to protect every pet and home under our care....