Buckhead Paws Blog

If you’ve ever walked a puppy, congratulations – you’ve participated in a very slow parade where the guest of honor insists that every leaf, stick, and mysterious sidewalk crack deserves a full investigation. Puppies don’t go for walks because they know where they’re going. They go because the world is brand new and everything is […]

There comes a day when the walk gets a little slower. (Believe me… I turn 60 this year. I know about slowing down.) Not because anyone is in a hurry, but because someone we love has decided that every patch of grass deserves a thoughtful sniff, and every sunny spot on the sidewalk is worth […]

I’ve written in the past about our core values, The FACES of Buckhead Paws: Fun, Adaptable, Confident, Efficient, and Supportive. They’ve been our guiding star since 2018. We hire people who demonstrate these values in their daily lives, and, unfortunately, we’ve fired people who didn’t live up to them.. Every time Charles and I interview […]

How sad is that? But any number of sources – including the ASPCA, The Humane Society, and The DeKalb Animal Shelter – say the same thing: Every year, between July 4th and 6th, animal shelters nationwide report a 30% – 60% spike in lost or missing pets. How sad is that? But any number of […]