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.

HELP US SAVE THEM

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

Ava

10 yrs old, Female
Toy Poodle, 8 lbs
FOACAS
Fostered in Montgomery County, MD
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Figgle

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

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
Adopt Me »

Kai

11 yrs old, Male
Terrier mix, 30 lbs
Canine Rescue of Central PA
Fostered in PA
Adopt Me »

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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Biscuit – ADOPTED!

13 yrs old, Male
Mini Poodle/Yorkie mix, 12 lbs
Miri's Haven
Fostered in Rockville, MD
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Herschel

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
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Shay – ADOPTED!

15 yrs, Female
Shih Tzu, 8 lbs
Reed's Rescue
Fostered in Parkton, MD
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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

Meet Volunteer Karen and her Forever Foster Monroe!

Meet Volunteer Karen and her Forever Foster Monroe!

From Karen, Monroe's Forever Foster mom "I started volunteering at House with a Heart in 2016, shortly after unexpectedly losing my beloved Maltese, Chloe. Being around so many senior and special-needs dogs was heaven on earth. Each resident was clearly grateful to be...

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Monday Memorial: Copper

Today’s Monday Memorial honors a very special pup who holds an incredible place in House with a Heart history, Copper, our oldest resident ever!

Copper came to the Sanctuary at 18 years old after his owner was no longer able to care for him. He went on to spend five wonderful years with us, living to the amazing age of 23 before passing in 2018.

Copper was one resilient and stoic little guy. He overcame so many obstacles throughout his life and continued to show us just how tough a senior pup can be.

And while we say this with lots of love, Copper was definitely our grumpy old man! He knew what he liked, and what he liked most was pretty simple: good food and plenty of naps!

Copper reminded us that even at 18 years old, there can still be so much life left to live, so many meals to enjoy, so many naps to take, and so much love to receive.

We feel incredibly lucky that Copper spent his final years surrounded by love and comfort at House with a Heart. Twenty-three years is an incredible life, and we will always be honored that five of those years were spent with us.

We love and miss you, Copper.
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🌟This is a courtesy post for our friends at Canine Rescue of Central PA🌟

🐾 Say hello to Kai! 🐾 This sweet senior is ready for a fresh start. ❤️

Kai lost his home when his mom moved into assisted living and couldn’t take him with her. Now, he’s looking for someone who will give him the love, stability, and routine he’s missing.

Kai is 10 years old, weighs 30 lbs and is a Terrier mix.

This handsome guy is loyal, affectionate, and happiest once he knows he can trust you. He loves carrying his toys around, showing them off, and breaking into the occasional case of the zoomies! 😄 He’s also house-trained and takes treats like the perfect gentleman.

Kai would do best in an adult-only, calm and structured home. Kids make him nervous, and while he can live with another dog, he needs a canine companion who will respect his space. He’s an independent guy who appreciates a predictable routine and plenty of room to simply be himself.

Could you be the person who gives Kai his happily ever after? 🏡❤️

If you would like to meet Kai, please complete an application at www.crcpa.org.

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