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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
Sookie
Sunny – ADOPTED!
Henry
Auburn
Romy
Kip – ADOPTED!
Moochita
Kobe
Reese
Destiny and Sophie
Violet
Bubbles & Sudds
Sir Charles
Denver
Murphy
Rooney
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
Upcoming Event! April 18th
Come and meet some of the HWAH team while shopping at Liora’s Whole Pet on April 18th from 10AM-2PM!!! We are more than happy to talk about our mission of helping senior and special needs pets, as well as our resident success stories and on-going programs with you!
Already April!
Message from our Director, Sher: What's new??? Oh goodness!!! It is 2026 and we are already into April!! And since it’s 2026, that means this is our 20th year saving senior and special needs pets! We have loved and cared for 148 dogs and cats over those 20 years and...
Hershey Kiss Update!
Hershey update! (and yes, the doctor had to get on his knees to get a better look at our tiny little boy 😅) Our sweet Hershey saw the eye specialist last week, and it was confirmed he has mature cataracts. While surgery is an option, the doctor advised against it.....
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🌀Throwback Thursdays🌀 are back!!!
Here is a silly video that our Assistant Director Lori made 10 years ago... it'll make you laugh!!!
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✨This is a courtesy post for our friends at Somerset Cottage Poodle Rescue in Fairfax, VA✨.
Say hello to Henry 🐶💛
This 15-pound bundle of love is packed with personality—and just look at those ears! They make him even more irresistible!😍
Henry is all about his people. He’ll happily be all up in your business, handing out sweet kisses and soaking up every bit of attention 💕 Don’t let his senior status fool you—this boy still loves to play and is always ready for a nice long walk with his favorite humans.
He’s recently had a full dental (with extractions), so he’s feeling fresh and ready for his next chapter ✨
If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion who will love you endlessly, Henry is your guy 🐾
Please Note:
**No children under 10!**
If you are interested in adopting HENRY, please visit www.somersetcottagepoodlerescue.org to learn about the adoption process.
#ReadyToBeAdopted
#TakeMeHome
#RescuePartnerAdoptMe
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Today is April 30th, which officially marks the end of Volunteer Appreciation month. We wanted to take a moment to let all of our volunteers know that we would not be able to keep the Sanctuary up and running without them!!! You are all superheroes!!!!!
Here is a lovely message from our Director Sher to our volunteers:
"I have a few favorite phrases - Love Lives Here, Kindness Counts and There is Good in the World - BE THE GOOD!!!
All of the House with a Heart volunteers embody all of those things each and every day.
They arrive at the Sanctuary with Love in their hearts and they pour that love into everything they do to help care for our seniors.
Most days we have between 6 and 10 volunteers diligently making sure that the sanctuary and grounds are clean and safe for our residents and visitors.
They clean, groom, scoop poop, clean up pee accidents, change belly bands, garden, do laundry, prepare medications, administer eye drops, fundraise, promote our mission, create our social media, check the pups for any changes we need to be aware of, take them out for playtime, sit with them, snuggle, cuddle and LOVE!! We even have dedicated off-site volunteers who help with social media, fundraising, publicity, grant writing and accounting.
We are blessed with a wonderful team who not only devote themselves to the well‑being of our Sanctuary residents, but who have also become like family and cherished friends! I am so incredibly grateful!"
*Please leave a thank you in the comments for our volunteers to let them know how loved and appreciated they are!!!*
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