diff --git a/src/components/PageIntro.astro b/src/components/PageIntro.astro
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..050f2d1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/PageIntro.astro
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+---
+const { eyebrow, title, lede, image, imageAlt } = Astro.props;
+---
+<section class="page-intro">
+  <div class="shell page-intro-grid">
+    <div><p class="eyebrow">{eyebrow}</p><h1>{title}</h1><p class="lede">{lede}</p></div>
+    {image && <img src={image} alt={imageAlt} loading="eager" />}
+  </div>
+</section>
diff --git a/src/pages/about.astro b/src/pages/about.astro
index be6806d..00624b1 100644
--- a/src/pages/about.astro
+++ b/src/pages/about.astro
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 import BaseLayout from '../layouts/BaseLayout.astro';
+import PageIntro from '../components/PageIntro.astro';
 import { isBlog, site } from '../lib/site-data.js';
 if (isBlog) return Astro.redirect('/');
 ---
-<BaseLayout title={`About | ${site.name}`}><section class="page-intro"><div class="shell"><p class="eyebrow">Our pack</p><h1>We know that great care starts with knowing your dog.</h1><p class="lede">The Happy Tails team brings patience, playfulness, and real experience to every visit.</p></div></section><section class="section"><div class="shell story-grid"><div><p class="eyebrow">How we work</p><h2>{site.story.heading}</h2><p class="lede">{site.story.copy}</p><p>Our team communicates clearly, keeps routines consistent, and makes safety a habit—not an afterthought.</p></div><img src={site.story.image} alt={site.story.imageAlt} loading="lazy" /></div></section><section class="section surface"><div class="shell"><div class="section-heading"><p class="eyebrow">Meet the team</p><h2>Good people for good dogs.</h2></div><div class="team-grid">{site.team.map((member) => <article class="team-card"><img src={member.image} alt={member.name} loading="lazy" /><div><p class="eyebrow">{member.role}</p><h3>{member.name}</h3><p>{member.bio}</p></div></article>)}</div></div></section></BaseLayout>
+<BaseLayout title={`About | ${site.name}`}><PageIntro eyebrow="Our pack" title="We know that great care starts with knowing your dog." lede="The Happy Tails team brings patience, playfulness, and real experience to every visit." image="/images/happy-tails-team.jpg" imageAlt="Dogs and the Happy Tails team enjoying the park" /><section class="section"><div class="shell story-grid"><div><p class="eyebrow">How we work</p><h2>{site.story.heading}</h2><p class="lede">{site.story.copy}</p><p>Our team communicates clearly, keeps routines consistent, and makes safety a habit—not an afterthought.</p></div><img src={site.story.image} alt={site.story.imageAlt} loading="lazy" /></div></section><section class="section surface"><div class="shell"><div class="section-heading"><p class="eyebrow">Meet the team</p><h2>Good people for good dogs.</h2></div><div class="team-grid">{site.team.map((member) => <article class="team-card"><div class="team-avatar" aria-hidden="true">{member.name.split(' ').map((part) => part[0]).join('')}</div><div><p class="eyebrow">{member.role}</p><h3>{member.name}</h3><p>{member.bio}</p></div></article>)}</div></div></section></BaseLayout>
diff --git a/src/pages/contact.astro b/src/pages/contact.astro
index 849e713..b4e6a53 100644
--- a/src/pages/contact.astro
+++ b/src/pages/contact.astro
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 import BaseLayout from '../layouts/BaseLayout.astro';
+import PageIntro from '../components/PageIntro.astro';
 import { isBlog, site } from '../lib/site-data.js';
 if (isBlog) return Astro.redirect('/');
 ---
-<BaseLayout title={`Contact | ${site.name}`}><section class="page-intro"><div class="shell"><p class="eyebrow">Get in touch</p><h1>Let's make your dog's day.</h1><p class="lede">Reach out to ask a question or start planning the right care routine.</p></div></section><section class="section"><div class="shell contact-grid"><div><p class="eyebrow">Happy Tails Pet Care</p><h2>We would love to hear from you.</h2><address class="contact-details"><p>{site.contact.address}</p><p><a href={`tel:${site.contact.phoneHref}`}>{site.contact.phone}</a></p><p><a href={`mailto:${site.contact.email}`}>{site.contact.email}</a></p><p>{site.contact.hours}</p></address></div><form class="contact-form"><label>Name<input type="text" autocomplete="name" disabled /></label><label>Email<input type="email" autocomplete="email" disabled /></label><label>How can we help?<textarea rows="5" disabled></textarea></label><button class="button" type="button" disabled>Contact route coming soon</button><p>This form is intentionally disabled until the approved server-mapped n8n contact route is connected. It does not claim to send messages.</p></form></div></section></BaseLayout>
+<BaseLayout title={`Contact | ${site.name}`}><PageIntro eyebrow="Get in touch" title="Let's make your dog's day." lede="Reach out to ask a question or start planning the right care routine." image="/images/dog-walking.jpg" imageAlt="A happy dog out for a walk" /><section class="section"><div class="shell contact-grid"><div><p class="eyebrow">Happy Tails Pet Care</p><h2>We would love to hear from you.</h2><address class="contact-details"><p>{site.contact.address}</p><p><a href={`tel:${site.contact.phoneHref}`}>{site.contact.phone}</a></p><p><a href={`mailto:${site.contact.email}`}>{site.contact.email}</a></p><p>{site.contact.hours}</p></address></div><form class="contact-form"><label>Name<input type="text" autocomplete="name" disabled /></label><label>Email<input type="email" autocomplete="email" disabled /></label><label>How can we help?<textarea rows="5" disabled></textarea></label><button class="button" type="button" disabled>Contact route coming soon</button><p>This form is intentionally disabled until the approved server-mapped n8n contact route is connected. It does not claim to send messages.</p></form></div></section></BaseLayout>
diff --git a/src/pages/services.astro b/src/pages/services.astro
index 9949d3c..c6466a0 100644
--- a/src/pages/services.astro
+++ b/src/pages/services.astro
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 import BaseLayout from '../layouts/BaseLayout.astro';
+import PageIntro from '../components/PageIntro.astro';
 import { isBlog, site } from '../lib/site-data.js';
 if (isBlog) return Astro.redirect('/');
 ---
-<BaseLayout title={`Services | ${site.name}`}><section class="page-intro"><div class="shell"><p class="eyebrow">Services</p><h1>Everything your dog needs for a brighter day.</h1><p class="lede">Flexible, personal care—with no one-size-fits-all routines.</p></div></section><section class="section"><div class="shell service-grid">{site.services.map((service, index) => <article class:list={['service-card', { featured: index === 1 }]}><p class="eyebrow">{service.price}</p><h2>{service.title}</h2><p>{service.description}</p><ul>{service.items.map((item) => <li>{item}</li>)}</ul><a class="text-link" href="/contact">Ask about {service.title.toLowerCase()} →</a></article>)}</div></section><section class="section surface"><div class="shell centered"><p class="eyebrow">A simple start</p><h2>Let's meet your dog first.</h2><p class="lede">Tell us a little about their routine, personality, and what would make their day better.</p><a class="button" href="/contact">Book a meet and greet →</a></div></section></BaseLayout>
+<BaseLayout title={`Services | ${site.name}`}><PageIntro eyebrow="Services" title="Everything your dog needs for a brighter day." lede="Flexible, personal care—with no one-size-fits-all routines." image="/images/dog-grooming.jpg" imageAlt="A dog receiving gentle grooming care" /><section class="section"><div class="shell service-grid">{site.services.map((service, index) => <article class:list={['service-card', { featured: index === 1 }]}><p class="eyebrow">{service.price}</p><h2>{service.title}</h2><p>{service.description}</p><ul>{service.items.map((item) => <li>{item}</li>)}</ul><a class="text-link" href="/contact">Ask about {service.title.toLowerCase()} →</a></article>)}</div></section><section class="section surface"><div class="shell centered"><p class="eyebrow">A simple start</p><h2>Let's meet your dog first.</h2><p class="lede">Tell us a little about their routine, personality, and what would make their day better.</p><a class="button" href="/contact">Book a meet and greet →</a></div></section></BaseLayout>
diff --git a/src/styles/global.css b/src/styles/global.css
index 5aab687..4b21524 100644
--- a/src/styles/global.css
+++ b/src/styles/global.css
@@ -33,21 +33,21 @@ nav a[aria-current='page'], nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
 .section-heading.split { max-width: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr; gap: 2rem; }
 .section-heading.split > p { color: #52616b; font-size: 1.06rem; align-self: end; }
 .feature-grid,.review-grid,.service-grid,.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
-.feature { padding: 2rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; border-radius: .85rem; }
+.feature { padding: 2rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; border-radius: .85rem; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-.35rem); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent), #fff 65%); box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem #102a4312; }
 .feature > span { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.4rem; }
 .feature p,.review p,.team-card p,.post-card p,.service-card > p { color: #52616b; }
 .story-grid img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 1.1rem; }
 .text-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: .7rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 4px; }
-.review { margin: 0; padding: 1.75rem; border-radius: .8rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; }
+.review { margin: 0; padding: 1.75rem; border-radius: .8rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }.review:hover { transform: translateY(-.35rem); box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem #102a4312; }
 .review .stars { color: var(--accent); font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
 .review blockquote { margin: 0; }
 .review footer { font-weight: 700; }.review footer span { display: block; margin-top: .15rem; color: #75828c; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 400; }
 .review-disclosure,.phase-note { margin: 1.8rem auto 0; color: #66747d; font-size: .86rem; max-width: 75ch; }
-.page-intro { padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.75rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem); background: var(--surface); }.page-intro h1 { max-width: 15ch; font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 5rem); }.page-intro .lede { max-width: 55ch; }
-.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }.team-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; border-radius: .85rem; }.team-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }.team-card div { padding: 1.5rem; }
-.service-card { padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid #dce4e1; border-radius: .85rem; background: #fff; }.service-card.featured { border: 2px solid var(--accent); transform: translateY(-.5rem); }.service-card h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }.service-card ul { padding: 0; list-style: none; }.service-card li { padding: .4rem 0; border-top: 1px solid #e8ecea; }.service-card li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; margin-right: .55rem; }
+.page-intro { padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.75rem) 0; background: var(--surface); overflow: hidden; }.page-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); }.page-intro h1 { max-width: 15ch; font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 5rem); }.page-intro .lede { max-width: 55ch; }.page-intro img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1.25 / 1; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 1rem; box-shadow: 1rem 1rem 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent), transparent 80%); }
+.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }.team-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; border-radius: .85rem; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-.35rem); box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem #102a4312; }.team-avatar { display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 1.2rem 0 1.2rem 1.2rem; border-radius: .6rem; color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--surface), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent), #fff 75%)); font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 2rem; letter-spacing: -.08em; }.team-card > div:last-child { padding: 1.5rem; }
+.service-card { padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid #dce4e1; border-radius: .85rem; background: #fff; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-.35rem); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent), #fff 65%); box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem #102a4312; }.service-card.featured { border: 2px solid var(--accent); transform: translateY(-.5rem); }.service-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-.7rem); }.service-card h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }.service-card ul { padding: 0; list-style: none; }.service-card li { padding: .4rem 0; border-top: 1px solid #e8ecea; }.service-card li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; margin-right: .55rem; }
 .centered { text-align: center; }.centered .lede { margin-inline: auto; }
 .contact-grid { align-items: start; }.contact-details { margin-top: 2rem; font-style: normal; color: #52616b; }.contact-details p { margin-bottom: .8rem; }.contact-details a { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }.contact-form { display: grid; gap: 1rem; padding: 2rem; background: var(--surface); border-radius: .85rem; }.contact-form label { display: grid; gap: .4rem; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; }.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: .8rem; font: inherit; border: 1px solid #cbd5d1; border-radius: .35rem; background: #fff; }.contact-form button:disabled { cursor: not-allowed; opacity: .6; }.contact-form p { margin-bottom: 0; color: #66747d; font-size: .85rem; }
 .post-card { padding: 2rem; border-radius: .85rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #dce4e1; }.post-card h3 { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; }.post-card footer { color: #75828c; font-size: .85rem; }.not-found { min-height: 55vh; display: grid; place-items: center; }
 .site-footer { padding: 4rem 0 1.25rem; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }.site-footer .brand { color: #fff; }.site-footer p { color: #c5d0d6; max-width: 34ch; }.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }.footer-link { display: block; margin: .6rem 0; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid #35505f; color: #c5d0d6; font-size: .85rem; }
-@media (max-width: 760px) { .shell { width: min(100% - 2rem, 1120px); }.menu-button { display: inline-flex; gap: .5rem; } .nav-wrap { min-height: 68px; } nav { display: none; position: absolute; top: 68px; right: 1rem; left: 1rem; padding: 1rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; border-radius: .6rem; box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem #102a4320; } nav.is-open { display: grid; } .hero { background: var(--surface); }.hero-grid,.story-grid,.contact-grid,.section-heading.split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }.hero-image { max-width: 520px; }.image-note { right: -.5rem; }.feature-grid,.review-grid,.service-grid,.post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }.service-card.featured { transform: none; }.team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }.footer-bottom { display: block; }.footer-bottom span { display: block; margin-top: .5rem; } }
+@media (max-width: 760px) { .shell { width: min(100% - 2rem, 1120px); }.menu-button { display: inline-flex; gap: .5rem; } .nav-wrap { min-height: 68px; } nav { display: none; position: absolute; top: 68px; right: 1rem; left: 1rem; padding: 1rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ecea; border-radius: .6rem; box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem #102a4320; } nav.is-open { display: grid; } .hero { background: var(--surface); }.hero-grid,.story-grid,.contact-grid,.section-heading.split,.page-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }.page-intro img { max-width: 520px; }.hero-image { max-width: 520px; }.image-note { right: -.5rem; }.feature-grid,.review-grid,.service-grid,.post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }.service-card.featured,.service-card.featured:hover { transform: none; }.team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }.footer-bottom { display: block; }.footer-bottom span { display: block; margin-top: .5rem; } }