Hearts Unleashed - October 2024 |
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Award-Winning Pet Care in & around Yorktown, Virginia |
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Dear Friends, Happy fall, y'all! I recently had the privilege of attending Pet Sitter World (PSW24) in Niagara Falls, and it was a fantastic experience. Being surrounded by passionate professionals, all united by a commitment to caring for pets, was truly inspiring. After over 12 years in business, learning new ways to improve our pet care services for clients and staff was refreshing. The shared dedication to animal care resonated with me, and I’m excited to bring back fresh ideas to better serve our community. Check out the blog below for more details on the event. Warmest wags, Caméa Allen, Founder |
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In Case You Missed It: We Won! |
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We are delighted to share that Hearts at Home Pet Sitting won Gold in the Pet Sitter Category of Community Votes Newport News 2024. Per Community Votes, this year's campaign hosted thousands of nominations and votes cast by members of the community. An astounding 1,550 businesses and people were nominated, but only the top nominees in each category moved on to voting. Not only did we move onto voting, but we also won in our category! We are grateful to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for us. Your trust in our team and enthusiasm for our company means the world to us. |
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National Walk Your Dog Week National Walk Your Dog Week, observed annually from October 1-7, was established in 2010 by Colleen Paige, a pet lifestyle expert and animal advocate. The event was created to raise awareness about canine obesity and promote the importance of regular exercise for dogs' overall health and well-being. Initially planned as a one-day observance, Paige expanded it to a full week to give pet owners more time to establish walking routines with their dogs. Let us know if we can help you get your dog(s) on a dog-walking routine. We are currently accepting new dog walking clients! |
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Vaccines & Licensing Please upload your pet's current rabies certificate before requesting future pet care. Current certificates should be uploaded in the vaccinations tab of your pet's profile in your Time to Pet profile. As a reminder, pets must be registered per local regulations. To learn about the species, age, and licensing requirements in your area click below: Hampton Newport News Poquoson Yorktown Scheduling Reminders Holiday scheduling is underway, and we expect to book up quite quickly. Please book your pet care visits as soon as you have chosen your travel dates. Don't delay! Service-specific Reminders Please leave doggie towels for midday dog walking and travel pet sitting services so we may use them to dry off your dogs after rainy days. Please update any changes to alarm codes, lock boxes, and door and garage door keypads in your Time to Pet profile under Security. Talk to your veterinarian about pharmaceutical flea and tick control options and consider using Wondercide's natural products for added protection against pests. Fall is peak flea and tick season in our area. Don't forget to make hurricane preparedness a priority! Hurricane season ends on November 30th; we can't let our guard down yet. |
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Wishing your pet a paw-tastic day! Woof! Leo, Minney, Pearl, Honey, Charlie, Lily, Rachel, Valentino, Leia, Tiji, Mickey, Ru, Charlie, Sophie, Bear and Bailey Grace! Meow! Charlie, Georgie, Casper, Snowstorm, Emma, Fritzi, Minou, KitKat, Cooper, Alex & Ball! Squeak! Calypso If your pet had a birthday and you don't see it listed here, please update your pet profile in Time to Pet. | | |
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Adopt a Shelter Dog Month American Humane’s Adopt-a-Dog Month® National Pet Wellness Month National Animal Safety and Protection Month National Pit Bull Awareness Month October 1-7: National Walk Your Dog Week October 1: National Black Dog Day; National Fire Pup Day October 4: World Animal Day October 6-12: Animal Welfare Week October 12: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day October 19: National Fetch Day October 21: Reptile Awareness Day; National Pets for Veterans Day October 28: National Pit Bull Awareness Day October 29: National Cat Day |
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Yorktown Market Days - Paws at the River Saturday, October 26, 2024 Paws at the River is designed to bring awareness to animal rescue organizations and help place adoptable pets in their “furever” homes. The event features a pet portrait station, delicious doggy delights, and informational booths. To kick off the Halloween festivities, it will also have doggy trick-or-treating that features several Yorktown businesses and rescue organizations. Riverwalk Landing will be filled with vendors selling seasonal produce; fresh baked goods; meats; fresh-cut flowers; honey; and more! Plus, the free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will be in operation beginning at 11 a.m. during this event. |
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We thank you for taking the time to share your positive experiences with our team on Google and Facebook. We currently have 103 reviews and a 5-star rating on Google! In addition to reviews, referrals help us grow our business by allowing us to serve those you know and love. Plus, they earn you rewards to use toward your pet's care. |
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We always welcome your feedback and thank you for your patronage. |
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International Rabbit Day National Bunny Day is celebrated on September 24th. It's a day to learn more about bunnies and show appreciation for these adorable little creatures. At Hearts at Home, we care for bunnies and love to see them thriving. Our employees are trained to properly handle them because they can be very delicate. Only the best will do for our buns! |
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September's Pet Posts Last month's social media posts offered tips and trivia for pet lovers near and far. From reminding our clients to schedule holiday services to celebrating dogs in wheelchairs, our social media efforts are meant to be helpful and heartwarming. Please follow, like, and share! Instagram Facebook LinkedIn |
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Our Local Donation Drive Continues |
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You still have time to participate in our collection drive benefiting Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter! Shelters need all the help they can get! They have supplied their wishlists as follows: Item List Amazon Wish List We can collect donations from your home! Please place them in a marked box or bag and let us know where they are located. We will pick them up during our next visit. This donation drive is an ongoing effort to support our local homeless animal population and rescue community. |
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Attending the 2024 Pet Sitters International Conference The picturesque city of Niagara Falls, New York, played host to the highly anticipated Pet Sitter World 2024 conference, organized by Pet Sitters International (PSI). This annual event, held from September 19-21, brought together pet care professionals from across the globe for three days of learning, networking, and celebration of the pet-sitting industry. In this blog, I recap the event and shariemy highlights of Pet Sitters International's Pet Sitter World 2024! |
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| | FL Pet Business Summit I recently visited Naples, Florida - representing Hearts at Home Pet Sitting at Florida's Pet Business Summit 2024. The event included workshops led by industry experts and covered many relevant topics. | | |
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| | Yorktown's New Dog Park York County recently announced the opening of Back Creek Park's Bark Park. Featuring a large off-leash area where dogs can run freely, many Yorktown pet parents are excited about the new addition. I share my thoughts. | | |
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| | Rabies Vaccinations Rabies vaccinations are a crucial aspect of responsible pet ownership, playing a vital role in protecting not only our beloved companions but also the people who care for them and the wider community. In this blog, we discuss why. | | |
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| | Medication Administration At Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, medication administration is included in our pet sitting service. We do not charge an additional fee to medicate pets, but do ask that you set us up for success by following the tips in this blog. | | |
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Harvest-filled KONG Toys for Cats & Dogs The makers of the longtime favorite dog toy, KONG, recently released a cat KONG and we're fans! Licking is a biologically appropriate behavior for both cats and dogs, therefore, it benefits them both. From stimulating digestion to relieving anxiety and preventing boredom, KONG toys are a great way for pets to pass the time. Consider a seasonal filling from this list and, remember, you can either blend multiple ingredients together before filling or you can layer the fillings to keep your pet(s) guessing what comes next. Canned unsweetened pumpkin Low-fat Unsweetened/Unflavored Greek Yogurt Sprouted almond butter (best for dogs) Churus or similar lickable treats Species-specific canned food
If you're feeling frisky, add a small handlful of kibble or training treats to the mix to make the KONG crunchy too! Always consult your veterinarian before introducing human foods. While we are huge fans of fresh foods for pets, not all pets will take to new flavors and ingredients as easily. |
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