by David Huzzard | Sep 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fall is one of the best times to see Virginia. You can spend a week in the mountains, pick apples for an afternoon, get cider and ginger cakes in Colonial Williamsburg, or build a Saturday around a football game. There is enough here to fill several trips, and plenty... by David Huzzard | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sooner or later, hiring a dog walker or pet sitter becomes a conversation about your front door. How do dog walkers get into your home while you are at work? How does a pet sitter get in while you are traveling? Do you hand someone a key, give them a garage code, or... by David Huzzard | Sep 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Labor Day is the perfect day to talk about working breeds and dog walking enrichment. Our homes are full of dogs whose ancestors had jobs. Retrievers brought back birds. Beagles followed scent trails. Collies moved livestock. Terriers dispatched the assorted small... by David Huzzard | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dog walking is one of the few daily habits that improves life at both ends of the leash. A dog gets movement, exploration, and the chance to read the neighborhood through scent. The owner gets fresh air, physical activity, connection with the dog, and a stronger... by David Huzzard | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
1. The Cat in the Towel At one of our visits, the medical equipment was unremarkable: a bag of fluids, a length of tubing, and a needle. The patient was less accommodating. The cat needed subcutaneous fluids, a treatment routinely prescribed for owners to administer... by David Huzzard | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cats Are Independent. They Still Need a Check-In. Short getaways have become a practical way to travel without committing to a full week away. A two-night trip can also feel too brief to require weekend cat sitting. Pack a bag, lock the door, and leave a large bowl of...