07/01/2025
A little reminder from the heart π
Running a business entirely on your own isnβt always as smooth or simple as it looks from the outside. Behind Zoey & Friends is just one person β me β doing it all with a whole lot of love, but also navigating real life in real time.
This past year has thrown more curveballs than I care to admit. Iβve been dealing with a health issue that comes and goes without warning. My husband was recently hospitalized for reasons weβre still trying to figure out, and on top of that, we suffered a painful loss in our family. As many of you know, heβs also in the military β which means heβs often away on deployment or tied up with responsibilities that can make things heavy on the home front.
And when you live on a property like we do, things inevitably go wrong: fences break, bees show up, water leaks where it shouldnβt β and those things need immediate attention before I can safely bring your pups here. When it hapoens during stays, we manage these things in a way that makes the days longer.
Sometimes, all of that means I have to make tough decisions. I may need to cancel a meet and greet or reschedule daycare. Itβs never something I want to do β and certainly not something I take lightly. I know it can be frustrating, and I truly try to compensate when things donβt go as planned. But I have to pivot sometimes, and those pivots weigh on me.
The truth is, I love this job. Iβm proud of the work I do, the relationships Iβve built, and the care I give to each and every dog that comes through my gates. Iβve learned the hard way that I canβt do it all, all the time. I used to push through no matter what, saying yes to everything β until I crashed. Now, Iβm working on finding balance, so I can be the best version of myself and the best caretaker for your dogs.
To my clients whoβve shown patience and understanding β thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to anyone Iβve disappointed along the way, Iβm deeply sorry. Please just remember: Iβm human, Iβm doing my best, and this business is built on love, sweat, and a lot of late nights.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. π