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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

Patty

15 yrs, Female
Domestic Short Hair, 6.8 lbs
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter
Fostered in Frederick, MD
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Jerry

14 yrs old, Male
Miniature Schnauzer,
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Rockville, MD
Adopt Me »

Penny and Roe – Bonded

13 yrs old & 10 yrs old , Female & Male
Yorkies,
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Ellicott City, MD
Adopt Me »

Sachio & Sushi – Bonded

Both 10 yrs old, Males
Morkie and Bichon Frise, 10lbs & 13 lbs
Somerset Cottage Poodle Rescue
Fostered in Fairfax, VA
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Snowball

12 yrs old, Male
Bichon Frise,
Caring Hearts Rescue
Fostered in Springfield, VA
Adopt Me »

Princess

12 yrs old, Female
Bichon Frise,
Caring Hearts Rescue
Fostered in Springfield, VA
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Sammie

13 yrs old, Female
Poodle mix,
Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal
Fostered in Bradfordwoods PA
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Blanche

14 yrs old, Female
Chihuahua, 9 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Baltimore, MD
Adopt Me »

Sissy

12 yrs old, Female
Shih Tzu, 15 lbs
Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal
Fostered in Bradfordwoods PA
Adopt Me »

Dorothy

12 yrs old, Female
Domestic Short Hair,
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter
Fostered in Frederick, MD
Adopt Me »

Buddy

12 yrs old, Male
Domestic Short Hair, 6 lbs
Paws for Seniors
Fostered in Toms Brook, VA
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Hansel and Gretel

12 yrs old, Male and Female
Pug Beagle mix, 12 lbs
Pet Connect Rescue
Fostered in Rockville, MD
Adopt Me »

Rufus – Bonded with Daisy

15 yrs old, Male
Dachshund,
Little Paws Dachshund Rescue
Fostered in Wheaton, MD
Adopt Me »

Daisy – Bonded with Rufus

15 yrs old, Female
Dachshund,
Little Paws Dachshund Rescue
Fostered in Wheaton, 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 »

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From our friends at Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue - more info on their new intake Jerry.

"Picture it ~ you’re taking some food donations to your local shelter, and there he sits. Little boy Jerry and we couldn’t resist.

Jerry was surrendered back to the shelter yesterday. He’s been part of their family since 2015 ~ eight years ~and now, at the time when he needs them most, they’re done. The surrender form says he’s 24 years old and that they “no longer have time to care for him.” Twenty-four years is likely not accurate; the shelter has his birth year listed as 2010. Either way… He’s old. He’s fragile. And he’s confused.

Jerry didn’t understand what was happening as they walked away. He just stood there. Quiet. Looking. Waiting for someone to tell him it wasn’t real - sitting in a kennel, not knowing why the only life he’s ever known was ripped away from him, until we showed up.

Despite all this, Jerry’s heart is still pure. He’s gentle. He’s sweet. He greeted everyone without a sound, his little paws making soft imprints in the snow as he hopped around before settling into a bed ~ probably the only comfort he’s had in days.

Jerry doesn’t have years and years left, but we refuse to let him live out his time in a shelter. He deserves warmth. Love. Safety. A soft place to land for whatever time he has. But we need your help to make that happen.

Please share his story. Let’s get Jerry into the arms of someone who will never abandon him again."

Jerry is fostered in Warrenton, VA. For more info, visit mirishaven.org.

#ReadyToBeAdopted
#TakeMeHome
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From our friends at Miris Haven Senior Dog Rescue - more info on their new intake Jerry.

Picture it ~ you’re taking some food donations to your local shelter, and there he sits. Little boy Jerry and we couldn’t resist. 

Jerry was surrendered back to the shelter yesterday. He’s been part of their family since 2015 ~ eight years ~and now, at the time when he needs them most, they’re done. The surrender form says he’s 24 years old and that they “no longer have time to care for him.” Twenty-four years is likely not accurate; the shelter has his birth year listed as 2010. Either way… He’s old. He’s fragile. And he’s confused.

Jerry didn’t understand what was happening as they walked away. He just stood there. Quiet. Looking. Waiting for someone to tell him it wasn’t real -  sitting in a kennel, not knowing why the only life he’s ever known was ripped away from him, until we showed up. 

Despite all this, Jerry’s heart is still pure. He’s gentle. He’s sweet. He greeted everyone without a sound, his little paws making soft imprints in the snow as he hopped around before settling into a bed ~ probably the only comfort he’s had in days.

Jerry doesn’t have years and years left, but we refuse to let him live out his time in a shelter. He deserves warmth. Love. Safety. A soft place to land for whatever time he has. But we need your help to make that happen. 

Please share his story. Let’s get Jerry into the arms of someone who will never abandon him again.

Jerry is fostered in  Warrenton, VA. For more info, visit mirishaven.org.

#ReadyToBeAdopted 
#TakeMeHome
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2 CommentsComment on Facebook

This is heartbreaking and happens way too often. Many blessings to House with a Heart for helping ❤️

Oh beautiful boy, god bless your heart and soul. May you be loved and cared for by people who will show every single ounce of affection and gentleness you deserve

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1 CommentComment on Facebook

Omg did you not read the Bible. That is in the 10 commandments. Hello. Lol 😂

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HWAH Fospice DEWEY is deep in thought and has something to say to us ... but what is it?

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HWAH Fospice DEWEY is deep in thought and has something to say to us ... but what is it? 

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5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Dewey says this bed is so comfy all I need is cucumber slices for my eyes and a masseuse and im all set ☺️

You've got to see this place. It is FANTASTIC!!!

I'm all ears. I can hear you whispering.

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