LOVE LIVES HERE

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

Help us to help them.

KINDNESS COUNTS

Help us to support those in need.

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You can help by opening your home and your heart to one of our Rescue Partners’ adoptable seniors.

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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

Figgle

14 yrs old, Male
German Shepherd Mix, 65 lbs
Mid Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue
Fostered in Maryland
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Frodo

10 yrs old, Male
Beagle mix, 49 lbs
K9lifesavers
Fostered in DC
Adopt Me »

Katy

12 yrs old, Female
DMH, 12 lbs
Laps and Naps Home for Senior Cats
Fostered in NC
Adopt Me »

Georgie

13 yrs old, Male
DSH, 8 lbs
Laps and Naps Home for Senior Cats
Fostered in NC
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Rodie and Honey – Bonded Pair

10 yrs old and 9 yrs old, Male and Female
Hound Lab mix, and Shih Tzu mix, 100 lbs and 10 lbs
Canines and Kitties Rescue
Fostered in VA
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Zeke

13 yrs old, Male
Mini Schnauzer/Mini Poodle mix, 21 lbs
Miri's Haven
Fostered in Rockville, MD
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Herschel – ADOPTED!

11 yrs old, Male
Miniature Schnauzer, 12 lbs
Reed's Rescue
Fostered in Parkton, MD
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Crouton (Jelani)

16 yrs old, Male
Maltese Poodle mix, 15 lbs
Reed's Rescue
Fostered in Parkton, MD
Adopt Me »

Domi

15 yrs, Female
DSH, 10 lbs
Laps and Naps Home for Senior Cats
Fostered in Black Mountain NC
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Reese

14 yrs old, Male
Yorkie mix, 15 lbs
Healing Hearts Animal Rescue
Fostered in Northern Virginia
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Violet

15 yrs old, Female
Beagle, 21 lbs
Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Severn, MD
Adopt Me »

Murphy

11 yrs old, Male
Rat Terrier, 8 lbs
Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal - Bradfordwoods, PA
Adopt within a two-hour radius of Pittsburgh, PA
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

🐾 Thankful Thursday Spotlight! 🐾

🐾 Thankful Thursday Spotlight! 🐾

🐾 Thankful Thursday Spotlight! 🐾 #InCaseYouMissedIt Our senior pups are thriving thanks to Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin food—but using at least 5 cans a day, our shelves empty fast! You can make a real difference for our furry residents by sending...

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Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety

Halloween may be a fun season, but it can also be scary for our furry friends! There are a number of dangers that can affect them at this time of the year. We recommend that all pet owners keep an eye on their pets at Halloween and ensure that they are protected. Some...

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RMD – House with a Heart is an Eligible Non-Profit

RMD – House with a Heart is an Eligible Non-Profit

BIG NEWS!  One of our very special supporters called to share some news with us.  If you are 70 1/2 and are now taking the Required Minimum Distribution, (RMD), here is some special information: She said she hopes other people know that they can have their RMD sent...

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House With A Heart On Facebook

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Bobby says hi!! 😁

Gone but Never Forgotten: Toby 💔

Earlier this year, we were honored to welcome Dustin from Pro Photo DC for a special photo shoot at HWAH. He captured this beautiful moment of our sweet Toby, who filled our days with love and gentle spirit.

Though Toby crossed the Rainbow Bridge since this photo was taken in April 2026, his memory lives on in our hearts and in every wag and cuddle at the Sanctuary. We cherish the time we had with him and are grateful for the joy he brought to our lives.

Run free, precious Toby. You will always be loved and remembered. 🌈🐾

#gonebutnotforgottenmonday #HWAH #foreverinourhearts
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Gone but Never Forgo

Wait a minute—bedtime already? We were just getting comfy! Who else is wide awake when it’s time to snooze? #HWAH #GoodNight

"Reminder November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month"
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