Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC

09/03/2018

A Labor Day relfection...

A few months ago, I awakened close to 6am to ensure that two dogs who take a number of medications received those medications and were let out to relieve themselves. This allowed their mom to attend the wedding of a dear friend. The friend really wanted my customer to attend but the dogs’ health concerns were prohibitive. After caring for the pups, I proceeded to McDonald’s where I purchased two fresh hot cups of coffee and two delicious breakfast sandwiches for my friend and me. I, then, surprised my friend with breakfast. We had a wonderful chat about all of life’s happenings.

People who never met and some who met only in passing were all affected by the actions of others--as is often the case in life. Because I got up on time and provided needed medication to two dogs, my customer was able to make her friend happy by attending the wedding. Because the team at McDonald’s did their job with care and precision, I was able to surprise my friend and we enjoyed a lovely visit. Had I not done what I did, the client would have been at the wedding stressed and/or planning an unexpected return home. Her friend would have been very disappointed. Had the person making the coffee or the team assembling the breakfast sandwiches at McDonald’s not done their job with care and accuracy, my friend and I would probably have been talking about the substandard breakfast and not have enjoyed our time together as much as we did.

All jobs are important regardless of how big or how small. All jobs are “real.” Whatever you do, from walking dogs to flipping burgers to running a Fortune 500 company, remember to do it with passion. Do it with care. Do it right. It matters! Happy Labor Day

A Labor Day reflection...

05/05/2018

The Pet Collective

Having a dog is basically like having a kid, right?

05/04/2018

It is moments like this one that have made the last 14 years so enjoyable. On Monday, Around Midnight Pet Services LLC celebrated 14 years in business! Many many thanks to all of you who have let us into your homes and made us a part of your family. Your continued loyalty and trust is much appreciated. I am living a dream.

05/04/2018

Over the course of the last 14 years, my team and I have been asked to provide care to other members of your family—the ones who do not have fur.:-) We are touched by your trust and when possible, we were happy to assist. The requests have included: walking with an adult child who had special needs; visiting and having tea with a senior parent who would benefit from companionship; providing transportation to a medical important; and, of course picking up a child from school. 😊 As these requests have continued to come, I made the decision to create a company that would formally address these requests—The Care Concierge LLC. www.thecareconciergellc.com We look forward to continuing to care for your pets and now the other members of your family

03/02/2018

Please note that my team and I will be off Friday, March 16th at 5pm until Monday, March 19th at 9am. While I will not be in an exciting location like in the picture, I will be "off the grid." I will not have email or phone access.

03/01/2018

"If only I were as innocent as I look."

02/28/2018

This crew was so much fun! Look at those faces.

02/27/2018

I recently had the pleasure of visiting my nephew for his 3rd birthday in Los Angeles. We love our dogs here in Virginia, but I think Los Angeles may have us beat. Dogs were everywhere! Outside the coffee shop and walking with their pet parents was to be expected, but the grocery store? I had to take this picture.

02/26/2018

My customer sent this to me one Friday in December. I told her that was a more accurate depiction of my year... 2017! Here it is 3 days until March 1st 2018. It seems this picture will be an accurate depiction of 2018 as well.

10/17/2017

Please be advised that I have been made aware that my cell phone is inconsistently receiving messages. I have been working with my cell provider (apparently to no avail) to solve the problem. I may soon be switching providers to remedy this problem. In the meantime, please CALL if you do not get a response to a text. Whatever problem we were experiencing with email seems to fixed itself. I truly apologize for the technological issues we have and are having. Many thanks for your patience and understanding.--

09/08/2017

Broadlands Pooch Pool Party

Hi Broadlands Residents. Don't forget the Broadlands Pooch Party is tomorrow from 9am-1pm. It sure to be an incredibly fun experience! I hope you all have a wonderful time!
https://www.broadlandshoa.org/events/poochparty/

Bring your pooch on September 9 from 9:00am – 1:00pm to the Summerbrooke Pool on 21580 Demott Drive and end the summer with an exhilarating socialization and exercise activity for your pooch!…

05/10/2016

Carter's Run for Dandy-Walker

This is a great event for a great cause organized by my long-time client Lisa Zimmerman. If you can make it, don't miss it.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the fabulous mamas out there! Hard to believe that a week from today the 5th Carter's Run will be in the books! The long range forecast looks great for next Sunday so sign your mom up and bring her out with you for a fabulous time! Online registration closes Thursday at 5pm. Register now before the prices increase! www.cartersrun.org

05/01/2016

Today is the 12th anniversary of Around Midnight Pet Services LLC! It has been a great 12 years. They went fast. No regrets. Only gratitude for living a dream. For those of you who know Margie, last week was her 9th anniversary with the company. A BIG thank you to all of you for your continued trust. A BIG thank you to my team for their commitment.