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Our passion is to care for senior and special needs dogs and cats.

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K-9 & Kitty Medical Miracles

Our K-9 and Kitty Medical Miracles Program provides senior and special needs dogs and cats with necessary medical care to prepare them for adoption or foster care.

Feed Fido and Fluffy HWAH Pet Pantry

The “Feed Fido and Fluffy” HWAH Pet Pantry helps needy families, seniors and disabled folks feed their pets during these challenging times.

Faith’s Fund

In honor and remembrance of our beloved resident pup Faith, we established “Faith’s Fund”  to provide medical care for our senior dogs and senior cats as well as our special needs dogs who have a good chance of continued quality of life.

Adopt A New Family Member through a Partner Rescue

Lila

15 yrs, Female
Miniature Poodle,
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Baltimore, MD
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Spunky

13 yrs old, Male
Chihuahua, 9 lbs
Pet Connect Rescue
Fostered in VA
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Sweet Pea

8-12 Yrs old, Female
Maltese, 5 lbs
Caring Hearts Rescue
Fostered in Springfield, VA
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Candace – ADOPTED!

11 yrs old, Female
Yorkie, 15 lbs
Save a Yorkie Rescue
Fostered in Phoenixville, PA
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Barkley

14 yrs old, Female
Pomeranian Shih Tzu mix,
Caring Hearts Rescue
Fostered in Springfield, VA
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Muppet

12 yrs old, Male
Dachshund/Chihuahua, 12 lbs
Little Paws Dachshund Rescue
Fostered in Kenly, NC
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Sonny

14 yrs old, Male
Border Terrier,
Chesapeake Cats and Dogs
Fostered in Queenstown, MD
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Rainbow

18 yrs old, Male
Domestic Short Hair,
Pets Bring Joy
Fostered in Fairfax, VA
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Hugo

15 yrs, Male
Havanese,
Key to Lion's Heart Rescue
Fostered in Derwood, MD
Adopt Me »

Ziggy

16 yrs old, Male
Yorkie/Min poodle, 7 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Washington, DC
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Sir Pierre – ADOPTED!

16 yrs old, Male
Lhasa Apso, 22 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Mechanicsville VA
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Colby

14 yrs old, Male
Yorkie, 6 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Germantown, MD
Adopt Me »

An Inside Look at House With A Heart

This video from National Geographic shows a behind the scenes look at the Sanctuary and how Love Lives Here!

House With A Heart News

Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Fifi

Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Fifi

#MedicalMiracleThursday  #BeAMedicalMiracleMaker This another Miracle Medical Grant rescue story: MEET FIFI: 9 years young, female, mini schnauzer, and of course adorable! What does Fifi's foster say about this adoptable girl? "Sweet Fifi loves her blankets, being...

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Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Joya

Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Joya

#MedicalMiracleWednesday  #BeAMedicalMiracleMaker This is a recent Medical Miracles Grant story from our newest rescue partner, Reed's Rescue. Meet Joya the pajama princess. Joya is a calm dog that loves people and kids. She is OK with cats and dogs and has low...

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K9 & Kitties Medical Miracles Program – 2024

K9 & Kitties Medical Miracles Program – 2024

We want to re-introduce you to our K9 and Kitties Medical Miracles program. Several years ago we embarked on a new way to help Senior and Special needs dogs and cats. We partner with local Rescue Groups who pull a senior or special needs dog or cat from a shelter, and...

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House With A Heart On Facebook

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Our hearts are hurting tonight.. we had to say goodbye to our mama Bella. She was doing well right up until she wasn’t. We noticed her breathing was a bit off, so we rushed her to the vet. X-rays showed a significant amount of fluid surrounding her lungs, which made it very difficult for her to breathe. Given how much she was struggling, we decided to end her suffering and to let her go peacefully.

She had a great day though, and got lots of treats and chew bones, walked around in the wet grass and even enjoyed a bit of sun finally shining through the clouds. She spent time with her boys, sharing chew sticks and walking around outside together.

This was a bit unexpected and sudden, considering how well she’s been doing and an “un-diagnosis” of bone cancer. But these last few weeks have been a blessing with her and we’re just glad she didn’t suffer for too long.

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Our hearts are hurting tonight.. we had to say goodbye to our mama Bella. She was doing well right up until she wasn’t. We noticed her breathing was a bit off, so we rushed her to the vet. X-rays showed a significant amount of fluid surrounding her lungs, which made it very difficult for her to breathe. Given how much she was struggling, we decided to end her suffering and to let her go peacefully. 

She had a great day though, and got lots of treats and chew bones, walked around in the wet grass and even enjoyed a bit of sun finally shining through the clouds. She spent time with her boys, sharing chew sticks and walking around outside together.

This was a bit unexpected and sudden, considering how well she’s been doing and an “un-diagnosis” of bone cancer. But these last few weeks have been a blessing with her and we’re just glad she didn’t suffer for too long. 

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Rip sweetheart

Oh no I’m so sorry. Run free Mama, your mission here is done.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’m going to miss her so much. I can’t believe she’s gone. She had an amazing two years with us chewing on her bully sticks, cuddling with Hershey, and lots of ear cleaning with Hudson and Ciroc. Thank you so much Emily and Sher for making sure she got the best care and for making the right choice. I’ll make sure to give an immense amount of love to your boys in your absence Mama Bella 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛.

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Hugo is a sweet old man with a happy go lucky little soul.

He is fostered by Key to Lion's Heart Rescue in Derwood, MD.

At 15 years old, Hugo was dropped off for boarding by his owner who then never returned for him. He spent 4 months there before being turned over to the shelter as an abandoned dog.

Not only is he a super senior pup, he is also diagnosed with advanced heart disease. The last place for a dog in this condition should be the shelter. Luckily he was picked up by the rescue and put on the correct medication for his heart and is now feeling great! He is the sweetest little guy with the cutest little trot.

Now Hugo is looking for family that will love and spoil him so that he will never feel abandoned again.

If you would like adopt Hugo, visit keytolionsheart.org.

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Hugo is a sweet old man with a happy go lucky little soul.

He is fostered by Key to Lions Heart Rescue in Derwood, MD.

At 15 years old, Hugo was dropped off for boarding by his owner who then never returned for him. He spent 4 months there before being turned over to the shelter as an abandoned dog.

Not only is he a super senior pup, he is also diagnosed with advanced heart disease. The last place for a dog in this condition should be the shelter. Luckily he was picked up by the rescue and put on the correct medication for his heart and is now feeling great! He is the sweetest little guy with the cutest little trot. 

Now Hugo is looking for family that will love and spoil him so that he will never feel abandoned again.

If you would like adopt Hugo, visit keytolionsheart.org.

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He is adorable.

I hate humans

How terrible that someone just left a pet like that ... hope that Hugo finds a loving home soon.

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