WHAT IS EMANCIPATION DAY? by staff writer/ dog walker extraordinaire Abigail DeRoberts One of the many boons of living in DC is the opportunity to celebrate every federal holiday--without working. This includes obscure holidays, presidents' birthdays, and, everyone's favorite, Emancipation Day. This year, Emancipation Day was celebrated around the country not to honor Lincoln's emancipation [...]
Brighter Days Collective loves the District of Columbia and the District loves us back! The local blog, Prince of Petworth, featured recent articles asking the PoP to recommend dog walkers and dog sitters. Brighter Days came up in the conversation multiple times. Thank you to all the PoP readers who had nice things to say [...]
On March 24th, 2010, the only animal shelter in Kuwait suffered a tragic electrical fire and could no longer house the 60 some dogs that lived there. Forty of the dogs found homes in Kuwait and the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) agreed to take in the remainder and find them good homes. To hear [...]
We have been getting so many requests from the 18th St area, that we had to hire an additional walker-- just for you! I don't know what else to say except that we are very thankful for all the love and to keep it comin' cause we are ready for you now! And thanks for [...]
Wow, I can't believe it really happened. Mayor fenty signed same sex marriage into law. Today. Just now. !!! Excuse me if this post sounds like its written by a tween, but I am brimming with child-like glee. Also, overcoming my fear of writing (!) to mark this auspicious occaison. It's not only a victory [...]
Happy Holidays! As always, we are here to provide for your pet sitting needs. We are starting to fill up, and may not be able to say yes to everyone. But please continue to send your Christmas, New Years, and anytime requests. Use our new, improved inquiry form to get in touch with us directly. [...]
Check Devin out in today's Washington Post !
Check Devin out in today’s Washington Post !
Our director of Social Networking, Devin Miller, is giving updates from the field. Follow us at http://twitter.com/brighterdaysdc
Jordan is a lifelong dog aficionado who has been with Brighter Days since spring 2013. Previously, she spent three years working as an animal caretaker at the Washington Humane Society (now the Humane Rescue Alliance), where she cultivated knowledge and skills in companion animal behavior, training and health. Jordan is proud to be part of [...]