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

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KINDNESS COUNTS

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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

Baby

14 yrs old, Female
Turkish Angora mix,
Chesapeake Cats and Dogs
Fostered in Queenstown, MD
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Midnight

11 yrs old, Male
Shih Poo, 25 lbs
Chesapeake Cats and Dogs
Fostered in Queenstown, MD
Adopt Me »

Lila

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

Spunky

13 yrs old, Male
Chihuahua, 9 lbs
Pet Connect Rescue
Fostered in VA
Adopt Me »

Sweet Pea

8-12 Yrs old, Female
Maltese, 5 lbs
Caring Hearts Rescue
Fostered in Springfield, VA
Adopt Me »

Candace – ADOPTED!

11 yrs old, Female
Yorkie, 15 lbs
Save a Yorkie Rescue
Fostered in Phoenixville, PA
Adopt Me »

Barkley

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

Sonny – pending adoption!

14 yrs old, Male
Border Terrier,
Chesapeake Cats and Dogs
Fostered in Queenstown, MD
Adopt Me »

Rainbow

18 yrs old, Male
Domestic Short Hair,
Pets Bring Joy
Fostered in Fairfax, VA
Adopt Me »

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
Adopt Me »

Sir Pierre – ADOPTED!

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

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 – Dixie

Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Dixie

#MedicalMiracleMonday   #BeAMedicalMiracleMaker Lorraine's Legacy Please welcome one of our newest rescue partner's Lorraines Legacy on on Facebook  Meet Dixie, she is the 14 year old Shih Tzu that lost her mom and found herself in a shelter which is turning out to be...

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2025 Combined Federal Campaign

2025 Combined Federal Campaign

To all of our supporters who work for the Federal Government, did you know that you can donate to House with a Heart through the CFC (Combined Federal Campaign)? The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is underway, so if you're a federal employee or retiree, we hope...

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Amazon Prime Days October 8 & 9

Amazon Prime Days October 8 & 9

📣📣 AMAZON WISH LIST ALERT! PRIME DAYS START TOMORROW! 📣📣 If you're shopping during Amazon Prime Days this Tuesday and Wednesday, (Oct. 8-9), please check out the House with a Heart Wish List! Recently updated, we have food/treats for the pups, dog bowls and pee pads,...

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House With A Heart On Facebook

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Nobody puts Baby in a shelter! This sweet senior girl was surrendered to a shelter after her owner died. She was very stressed there, so luckily Chesapeake Cats and Dogs took her into their foster care.

Baby is a female white Turkish Angora mix, around 14 years old. She is deaf and has a mild heart murmur. She is spayed, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV negative.

Baby was one of eleven cats in her previous home but isn’t actually a big fan of other cats. She would be fine with one or two though, but definitely no dogs

She is sweet and she allows petting, but she is very scared, sad, and confused right now.

Can you provide a quiet and safe home for this sweetie? Apply online using the link below:
forms.gle/4U19x6VuytCXxUzn9

#ReadyToBeAdopted
#TakeMeHome
#RescuePartnerAdoptMe
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Nobody puts Baby in a shelter! This sweet senior girl was surrendered to a shelter after her owner died. She was very stressed there, so luckily Chesapeake Cats and Dogs took her into their foster care.

Baby is a female white Turkish Angora mix, around 14 years old. She is deaf and has a mild heart murmur. She is spayed, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV negative. 

Baby was one of eleven cats in her previous home but isn’t actually a big fan of other cats. She would be fine with one or two though, but definitely no dogs

She is sweet and she allows petting, but she is very scared, sad, and confused right now. 

Can you provide a quiet and safe home for this sweetie? Apply online using the link below:
 https://forms.gle/4U19x6VuytCXxUzn9

#ReadyToBeAdopted 
#TakeMeHome
#RescuePartnerAdoptMe

1 CommentComment on Facebook

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Participate in Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and make a significant difference.

What does the adoption process look like?

Depending on the animal shelter or the rescue organization you are adopting a dog from, the process and formalities required for adoption might vary.

The basic steps include filling out an application, meeting dogs and picking one, and at times, a home visit.

At all times, there will be a shelter staff to guide you through the entire process, and to provide necessary information.

How long does it take to process a pet adoption application?
Mostly, adopting a dog from the shelter doesn’t take more than an hour or two.

The entire process is quite easy and is generally not time-consuming.

The shelters tend to allow you to take a new pet home the same day you make the visit, as long as there is no complication as such.
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Participate in Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and make a significant difference.

What does the adoption process look like?

Depending on the animal shelter or the rescue organization you are adopting a dog from, the process and formalities required for adoption might vary. 

The basic steps include filling out an application, meeting dogs and picking one, and at times, a home visit. 

At all times, there will be a shelter staff to guide you through the entire process, and to provide necessary information.

How long does it take to process a pet adoption application?
Mostly, adopting a dog from the shelter doesn’t take more than an hour or two. 

The entire process is quite easy and is generally not time-consuming. 

The shelters tend to allow you to take a new pet home the same day you make the visit, as long as there is no complication as such.

So true!
(courtesy of Dr. Karen Becker)
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So true!  
(courtesy of Dr. Karen Becker)
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