Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC

03/31/2022

03/30/2022

On my way to the airport, a news story about a shortage of dog walkers in California came on the radio. Upon my arrival in Virginia, my cousin told he saw a news story saying the same thing. He wasn't sure if it was a local story. I just saw a news story--it is a nationwide problem. Is God telling me something?

03/29/2022

03/28/2022

A great way to start any day especially a Monday is with a Mocha and a toasted croissant from Ridgetop Coffee in Sterling. Pick up a mug and a tshirt while you are there!

A heartfelt thank you to all of you who purchased t-shirts and mugs. I had to deliver more to the coffee shop.

03/28/2022

Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC added a View Shop button to their Page.

Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC added a View Shop button to their Page.

03/23/2022

Many of you know that I spent my nephew's birthday with him every year. The pandemic prevented me from spending the last two with him. I am so excited I recently was able to spend time with him and his new little sister (she is 3...not so new anymore) my dear sister and her wonderful husband. While in Los Angeles, opportunity stuck! I was introduced to some new vendors. That allowed me to bring some ideas I had for the store to life. I hope you enjoy the pictures and like the new products.

03/23/2022

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03/22/2022

This is an old picture. I got out of the shower and all of my friends were waiting for me. Never shower alone. LOL!

03/17/2022

I have seen some crazy things here in California, but this ranks at the top of the list!

03/10/2022

The life of an entrepreneur...

#entrepreneur #petsitterlife #ideas #petlovers #aroundmidnightpet #tshirts #mugs ##Merchandise

02/15/2022

Happy Valentine's Day!

02/12/2022

More exciting news to share! Now you can ALSO purchase select items from Midnight's Treasures @Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, Virginia. This dog-friendly winery has both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy a glass of wine by their warm fireplace or outside at one of their picnic tables.

#wine #winery #virginiawine #virginiaisforwinelovers #wineanddogs #dogsandwine #wineoclock #wineoclocksomewhere #its5oclocksomewhere #its5pmsomewhere #drinkresponsibly #wineoclock #winelover #virginia #faquier #loveitinloudoun #loveloudoun #localwine #localwines #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #womanowned #weekend #outdoors #dogfriendly

02/09/2022

Thank you to meatmatzahballs for nominating Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) during the Betty White challenge. Today, Around Midnight Pet Services made the $100 donation to FOHA as promised.

#foha_va #rescuedog #loveitinloudoun #aroundmidnightpet #whosavedwho

02/07/2022

I am SUPER excited to share that you may now purchase select items from Midnight's Treasures at Ridgetop Coffee in Sterling. This is a great coffee shop with a warm upscale atmosphere--a hidden gem. "Shop" doesn't seem to do it justice. Stop by and see for yourself. Pick up a t-shirt and mug while you are there!

#dogsandcoffee #coffeelovers #coffeelover #coffeeshop #coffeeanddogs #coffeeshirt #dogsandcoffeemakeeverythingbetter #coffeemugs #coffeeparty #mugs #localcoffee #localcoffeeshop
#coffeemugs #coffeeandcommunity #ridgetopcoffee #servedwithlove #dogsandcoffee #coffeeislife
#clothesfordoglovers #coffeeclothes #tshirts #tshirtsfordoglovers #loveloudoun #aroundmidnightpet #loveitinloudoun

02/02/2022

It's one of those days...

#stressed #frazzled #stressedout #tshirts #catlovers #clothesforcatlovers #clothesforcatladies #cats #fashion #fashionnova #tshirtsofinstagram #ladiesfashion #casualwear #womenownedbusiness #loveitinloudoun #loveloudoun #shoplocal #petsitterlife #smallbusinesslove #blackowned #womanowned #entrepreneur #creativeminds

02/02/2022

Don't miss the boat on nominating your favorite Virginia rescue. Nominations are being accepted through Saturday. Then, the opportunity to nominate will set sail with Midnight and Snuggles.

#rescue #whosavedwho #loudounlovesanimals #loudounlove #aroundmidnightpet #loudounpetsorg #animalrescue #animallover #dogs #cats #savethedogs #savethecats #nft #nftart #nftartist #OpenSeaNFT #NFTCommunity #nftcollectors #NFTcollections

02/02/2022

I have been accused of being biased towards dogs. So here is something for the cat lovers.
#catlover #tshirts #catlovers #clothesforcatlovers #clothesforcatladies #cats #fashion #fashionnova #tshirtsofinstagram #ladiesfashion #casualwear #womenownedbusiness #loveitinloudoun #loveloudoun #shoplocal #petsitterlife #womanowned #shoplocal #smallbusiness

02/01/2022

Friends of Homeless Animals Virginia | Saving Lives Since 1973

Thank you to meatmatzahballs for nominating Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) via Instagram.

https://foha.org/

#rescue #whosavedwho #dogs #cats #animalrescue #animallover #petlover

Welcome to Friends of Homeless Animals in Aldie, VA. We are a no-kill animal shelter providing dog adoptions and cat adoptions in VA, DC, and MD.

02/01/2022

Don't forget to submit your nomination for a local (Virginia) rescue. Plenty of you are involved with different rescues.

01/31/2022

#wine #wineanddogs #wineglass #shoplocal #Loudoun #loveitinloudoun #aroundmidnightpet #dogsandwine #winegifts #gifts #glass #animallovers #dogs #drinkresponsibly #womanowned #smallbusiness

01/31/2022

#dogsandcoffee #coffeelovers #coffeelover #coffeeshop #coffeeanddogs #dogsandcoffeemakeeverythingbetter #coffeemugs #coffeeparty #mugs
#clothesfordoglovers #coffeeclothes #tshirts #tshirtsfordoglovers
#doglovers #dogloversofinstagram #dogs #loudounpetsorg #shoplocal #shoploudoun #loudouniz #loveloudoun #smallbusiness #womanowned

01/29/2022

Most of you know how much I LOVE animals. What you may not know is that I am a huge fan of the Golden Girls. I fall asleep to an episode nearly every night; I like to fall asleep laughing. So, it is only fitting that I rise to the Betty White Challenge of donating $5 to a local animal rescue. In honor of Betty White, Around Midnight Pet Services will make a donation to a local (Virginia) rescue of $5 for every year that we provided pet services (17 years) plus $15 for an even $100 donation. YOU get to choose the rescue! Nominate your favorite rescue in the comments section. Feel free to share why your rescue should be chosen. The rescue with the most nominations will receive the donation. Nominate now through 11:59pm on February 5, 2022.
Additionally, now through February 5th $5 from the purchase of every “Rescued by my dog saved by my dog walker” t-shirt will go to the rescue of your choice. Simply enter the name of your chosen rescue in the Rescue Designation box.
Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) Save the Tails, Inc Paws For Seniors The Desi Dogs Of OPH
#BettyWhiteChallenge #dogrescue #catrescue #animalrescue #loudounbiz #loudounlove #aroundmidnightpet #loveitinloudoun

01/23/2022

I keep hearing about NFTs, blockchain and crypto currency. Not that I have much downtime, but I decided to use some of my downtime to try my hand at making my own NFTs. Here are a few. #aroundmidnightpet #NFT #nftart #openseaNFTs #openseaio #petlovers #digitalart #digitalcreator

01/20/2022

Happy New Year, Everyone! As many of you know, I wanted to spend more time with my parents, sister and grandmother. It was awesome to celebrate my dad’s birthday, my mom’s birthday and my parents 50th wedding anniversary with them. After that, I was supposed to begin the next chapter of my life. My dad always says if you want to make God laugh, make plans. Well, that is exactly what happened. I made plans and God laughed. My dad fell off of a ladder breaking his femur, knee, foot, ankle and a few toes. Thus, I have been with my parents helping to care for him as well as my 94 year-old grandmother who has Alzheimer’s. I’m still in the caring business; my charges just don’t have fur. 😊 I was 17 when I left for college. Spending this time with my parents and sister as an adult is precious. We are all learning so much about each other and sharing stories that time just never permitted as we all went about our busy lives. I had my plans and God had his. I am loving His.
As for Around Midnight, I continue to work on the online store—Midnight’s Treasures. I am hopeful that you will soon be able to purchase some of the items in coffee shops and wineries in Virginia. Keep your fingers crossed for me and I will keep you posted.
Here are some pictures from my adventures

12/29/2021

Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC updated their website address.

Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC updated their website address.

12/29/2021

Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC updated their business hours.

Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC updated their business hours.

12/29/2021

This is me looking for my furry friends.😞I am so happy to spend the holidays with my parents. However, I do miss my furry friends. In the past, even if I spent the holidays with my family, I would soon see my furry friends again. Not so this time...

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season.

11/13/2021

Isn't today the perfect day for napping?

11/13/2021

Continuing to reminisce...
It's a sleepy Saturday.

11/13/2021

Going through pictures and reminiscing...
Always enjoyed hosting these two sweethearts. Happy Saturday!

10/25/2021

09/14/2021

Learn & Play Home Child Care
Thanks for taking excellent care of my little munchkins this summer. It allowed me to take care of my furry friends. If anyone is looking for a top notch, clean, safe, warm and caring daycare Learn & Play Home Child Care is it! Shirin's center is not just her business, it is her passion.

09/14/2021

40 Huntley Ct, Sterling, VA 20165 | MLS #VALO2008410 | Zillow

For those of you who were curious about how the renovations went on my house, see for yourself ☺️

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/40-Huntley-Ct-Sterling-VA-20165/12385370_zpid/?

For sale: $350,000. WOW is surely what you'll say when you walk through the door of this adorable townhouse. Tucked away at the rear of the neighborhood and backing to common area with loads of additional parking. Updates galore in this great home w/approx 1300 sq feet of living area on 3 levels. In...

09/14/2021

Hello, Around Midnight family and friends. I miss all of you but am happy to report I arrived safely in California. I miss my furry, feathered and finned friends, but my (West Coast) family and I got up close and personal with some other furry and feathered individuals. My family and I had the pleasure of spending the night on the Serengeti of Sonoma Safari West for my dad's birthday. What an experience! I highly recommend it if you ever get the chance. Be sure to go on the safari and ask for Sammy to be your guide.
#safariwest #SonomaSerengeti #safari #familytime #family

08/02/2021

This post is so late because it is so difficult. I write it with a myriad of emotions—gratitude and humility, sadness and excitement, fear and anticipation. Seventeen years ago, I set out to start my own company; I got so much more. I, first, found customers. Many of those customers became friends. Some became family. I have been with some of you through marriages and births. I have hugged some of you as you cried about a divorce. With others, I have mourned the death of a parent, a spouse and sadly even a child. I have also watched many of your children grow up and finish college. I set out to be a dog walker. I ended up walking through life with a big extended family. The time has come for me to turn the page and start a new chapter. Thus, I have decided to close Around Midnight Pet Services. August 6th will begin the staggered closing process. As I previously posted, In-Home Boarding and DayCare were being suspended on this date. Initially, I only planned to repair and renovate a portion of my home. However, with the housing market being so good, I have decided to sell my home. Furthermore, I have decided to move to the West Coast after taking some time off to visit with my family and travel. There truly are no words to express how grateful I am for your trust, your loyalty and your kindness. I will miss your furry children and you so much.

Perhaps, I will soon have the time to post all the pictures of my furry friends and all the posts I wanted to share in the past. May God richly bless each and every one of you.