Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC

03/12/2019

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Arbor Terrace of Herndon. It is a pet-friendly Independent Living residence. They have recently remodeled and it is beautiful! Many thanks to Stefa’nie Ross for the tour. They have a mimosa brunch on Sundays and an actual poker room! Around Midnight will have a table at their upcoming resource fair in April. Come out to see me and learn more about Arbor Terrace. If you or someone you know is looking to downsize with his or her furry friend, you should consider this place. And….Around Midnight will still care for your pup. 😊 If you cannot wait until April, Arbor Terrace is having a Grand Reopening on March 21st. Hope to see you in April!

03/12/2019

Winter and Maya got closer than close on the couch. Winter and Snowball were happy to be reunited briefly. If Glacier had been here, I would have had my own wintry mix...Snowball, Glacier and Winter.

03/08/2019

"Surely one of them will want to be my friend..."

03/07/2019

Forgive the collection of muddy paw prints on the floor, but I just love this picture. These three got along so well and played so hard. They were wiped out!

03/07/2019

"For the record, we do not know anything about those paper towels that were ripped into tiny little pieces. Now about the frozen pizza box on the floor in the kitchen...we agree that it looks bad. You finding us standing over it. Honestly, we "heard' a noise and went to "investigate." We got there AFTER the box was already on the floor. That's our story and we are sticking to it."

03/04/2019

"Let sleeping dogs lie..."

03/01/2019

This was my buddy, Roscoe's, reaction to finding out I was not going to take him home with me.

02/28/2019

This is BIG dog week!

02/28/2019

Tribute at One Loudoun

I had the pleasure of visiting and taking a tour of Tribute at One Loudoun today. www.facebook.com/TributeatOneLoudoun/
What lovely place with a great philosophy! If you know someone who is looking for an assisted living residence, I highly recommend you consider Tribute at One Loudoun. And...your small furry friends can move-in with you.

We believe that if a community’s focus is strictly on care, they don’t care enough. At TOL, great care is just a by-product of bigger & better things.

02/06/2019

Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing Sir Elton John perform. During his 2 ½ hour performance, I kept thinking “He’s having a blast!” It was so obvious that he and his band were loving every minute of their performance. I could not understand why this is his farewell tour. Then, he shared that he wants to spend more time with his children. Enough said. I was in California to celebrate my nephew’s fourth birthday and meet my newborn niece. I completely understood. There is something about those precious little souls that just captivates you. It was hard to leave them, but like Elton John I am having a blast! This May will be 15 years in business. I’m still having fun.

10/05/2018

Please support Paws For Seniors by attending this fundraiser. They do great work finding homes for senior pets.

10/02/2018

We're hiring! Apply now.

10/02/2018

We are continuing to experience phenomenal growth thanks to all of your word-of-mouth referrals. We have pretty much pulled all advertising. With that said, we need to add members to our care team. If you know any energetic yet patient animal lovers who are willing to learn all that being a professional pet care provider entails, send them our way. https://www.aroundmidnight.net/join-our-team/

10/02/2018

Time takes its toll on all of us and our pups are no exception. So glad I bought this nifty dog stroller. Now, this little senior lady can still go for walks with her friends.

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

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.

10/20/2017

Everyday should be like this. Wake up, eat, play with friends, take a nap. Repeat all day.

10/18/2017

I look like these guys as my cell phone saga continues. This morning the phone died completely while I was working to free space as the technical support representative suggested. Well...freeing space did not work. So, I am switching cell providers and phones. Stay tuned...

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.--

10/12/2017

Have you ever seen me and thought "Crystal looks like she could use more sleep?" Well, this is what my bed looks like most nights. Where is a girl to sleep and how?

10/11/2017

"Good things come to those who wait."

10/10/2017

"What have we here?"

10/09/2017

"Wait...today is a holiday. Back to bed."

10/06/2017

"Smile! It's Friday and...it is a 3 day weekend."

10/05/2017

Expect great things!

10/04/2017

"I'm awake. Really, you are not boring me."

10/03/2017

Does size really matter?

10/02/2017

New friends take a break from playing to see what is going on outside.

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!…

08/30/2017

"Mi casa es su casa"

07/20/2017

The Life Centre ask that I share this. I am happy to do so. Let's keep our furry friends safe!

🔥🔥🔥HEAT INDEX OF 105* TODAY! 🔥🔥🔥
We have seen several heat stroke, breathing and paw burn related EMERGENCIES in the last few weeks. Sadly, several have not survived.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR PETS INSIDE TODAY!
* The sidewalks and streets are too hot to walk on and will burn paws.
* Always at risk are senior pets, brachiocephalic breeds, (frenchies, bullies, pugs, boxers) and those with chronic medical conditions, long haired or full coated dogs. But any pet can overheat!
Please protect your pets in this weather. HEAT STROKE and BURNS are preventable, and a heat related death is a tragedy. We want our TLC Family of pets and friends around for a long time! STAY INSIDE ❤️

06/05/2017

Well, I am back from vacation and settling into my routine. As you can see, I found a dog while I was away. No, I did not bring her home with me. She did follow me up the stairs from the beach to the house where I was staying. I had an awesome time. Now, I am looking forward to spending the summer with my furry friends. I do hope to return to Turks and Caicos again. It is absolutely breathtaking.
http://pawsonpause.net/portfolio/

05/25/2017

Photos from Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC's post

05/15/2017

"I just heard Crystal is going to be away."

Often I am asked what is the hardest part of owning your own business. After 13 years, the answer remains the same--the dead silence on the other end of the phone when I say "I am going to be away." Such is the case May 22-29. Thus, this is on my mind. 😞

05/12/2017

Oh my goodness! Have you heard? Around Midnight turned 13 on May 1st! And they have been nominated for the Best of Surburbia. Use this link to vote for them today. They are number 27 Best Dog Walker:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ee5ccxojj2g6si9r/a023m2j2lbw9ex/questions

04/15/2017

Leesburg, VA : Leesburg Youth Career Expo

Think you have what it takes to be a dog walker? Better yet, think you want to be your own boss? Well, visit my table at the Leesburg Youth Career Expo today, April 15, 2017 between 11am-2pm. I would love to discuss both with you and share exciting employment opportunities available at Around Midnight. There is an internship opportunity for those who are seriously considering starting their own business. http://www.leesburgva.gov/businesses/business-events/leesburg-youth-career-expo

03/06/2017

Happy Monday!!

02/28/2017

Based on the company page, it looks like the company has been sleeping all winter. Nothing could be further from the truth. Thanks to all of your referrals we have been busy providing pet care. I thought these pictures would be appropriate--symbolic even. :-) The page may have been asleep most of our very warm winter, but now we are awake and ready to begin posting again. :-)