A few weeks ago a woman in Baltimore contacted House With a Heart with an urgent request to accept a feral cat that she had taken into her house. The other feral cats in the colony were bullying him, and he seemed to be in bad physical shape. Among other issues, he...
This weeks Wisdom Wednesday is all about doggie PT! Our very own Hershey had surgery to correct both of his knees a couple of years ago, and he still needs physical therapy to strengthen his leg muscles and continue working on his knee. He gets daily massages and...
Join Us for the 2025 Mutt March: A Day of Fun, Community, and Making a Difference for Senior Dogs! 🐾 🐶 What’s Happening at the 2025 Mutt March: 🐾 Fun Walk – Lace up your shoes and grab your pup’s leash for a stroll through the camp. It’s a great way to enjoy the...
Question from Anonymous - "I have a 17 year old schnauzer mix that gets upset everytime we go to the vet. He starts to tremble and pant and is extremely anxious the entire time. I know he is getting closer to being let go, but i can't imagine taking him to be let go...
Everyone deserves a "Second Chance" and House with a Heart strives to give Senior and Special Needs animals that chance. In January we helped Brutus and his dad Joe: Brutus has been homeless with his only family, Joe, after they fell on hard times. Because Joe would...
From Rick and Anita: We adopted Frick three years ago and he didn't have a problem with heat at that time. Now that he is 13 it appears he may have a heat tolerance issue. We've been reading about "brachycephalic" but he hasn't been officially diagnosed. Do you have...
Question From Ellen: "My Pip is a 10 yr old doxie chihuahua mix. He is already taking Apoquel daily and Cytopoint shots every 4-5 weeks. Unfortunately, recently he has started licking his paws even with his medicine. Any ideas that I should be checking out to help him...
There is a saying - "In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind." At House with a Heart, our director Sher is always quietly doing random acts of kindness. I asked her recently about a charge for grooming for "Heidi" since we don't currently have any residents by...
Caring for a diabetic dog can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right tools and routine, it becomes second nature! Our sweet pup, Meiko, is a great example of how a well-managed diabetes plan can help a dog live a happy and fulfilling life. Here are some of the...
Meiko is a handsome Schnauzer with a sweet disposition and has been much loved by his Mom Roz. We have enjoyed Meiko over the years as a frequent visitor when his Mom had to be out of town. Sadly, Meiko’s beloved Roz passed away and Meiko stayed on with us at HWAH....