Author: Von Young

Pet Memorial Day

Losing a pet is one of life’s most profound heartbreaks. We never know how much time we’ll have with our beloved companions, and one thing is certain: it never feels like enough. Grief after pet loss has its own rhythm, and it looks different for

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August 2025 Adoptions

August came in hot—both with the weather and with adoptions. Things kicked off with Kashmira’s Kindness on 8/2, an adoption event honoring Kashmira, a beloved pup who’s legacy lives on in others. Kashmira herself was adopted from the Fredericksburg SPCA, and to celebrate her life

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Happy National Dog Day!

It’s National Dog Day! Come Celebrate With Us The wait is over, friends: today is National Dog Day! And honestly? We think that’s more than worth wagging about; we’re feeling full on butt wiggle! Dogs deserve their own day (and then some) because let’s face

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Check The Chip

Your pet might not carry a wallet (it’s hard without pockets), but they can still carry ID. Microchipping is one of the simplest, most effective ways to make sure your furry sidekick finds their way back to you if they ever get lost. It’s a

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Write Your Way Home Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2025 Write Your Way Home: Win an $1.8 Million luxury property in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg by Writing an Essay. Fredericksburg, VA — In an extraordinary opportunity to change someone’s life through the power of words, the “Write Your Way Home”

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Back To School Blues

Back to School Blues: Helping Your Pet Adjust It’s the end of August, and while parents everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief as backpacks replace beach towels, someone else in the house might not be loving the shift: your pet. After a summer of

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