Buckhead Paws Blog

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 […]

Every summer in Atlanta, there comes a day when sensible people step outside and think, “Goodness Gracious.” Then there are dog owners. We step outside, feel the heat radiating off the driveway and somehow conclude that what we need is a brisk walk. Your dog, meanwhile, has concerns. Imagine walking barefoot across a parking lot […]