Welcome to our "Howliday Cheer" series - bringing holiday greetings featuring "The Many Faces of..." our sweet HWAH pups! Today, we start with fan-favorite Piper! Piper’s beginnings were not so bright and hopeful – she was only 6 lbs. at 6 months old and came to HWAH...
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Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are almost here! And if you’re looking for fun and thoughtful gifts full of HEART, we have some great ideas for you in our House with a Heart (HWAH) Gift Guide. Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, co-workers, honoring a loved one, or choosing...
Patron Sponsors
Would you like to Join the Patron Sponsors of House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary? What is a Patron Sponsor? We have folks who ask how they can sponsor a Resident of House with a Heart, so we are introducing Patron Levels for those who want to help. A "Benefactor"...
It Takes a Village – Message From Sher
Greetings from Sher As I look back on nearly 20 years of so much life and love at House with a Heart, I think about how often I’m asked, “How have you been able to care for HUNDREDS of senior and special needs pets over so many years?” The answer: It Takes a Village!...
Safe Thanksgiving with senior pets
To have a safe Thanksgiving with senior pets, create a quiet, comfortable retreat with their bed and familiar items, and provide safe, pet-friendly treats like plain, cooked turkey or dog-safe vegetables. Keep all guests and pets away from toxic human foods like...
THANKS-giving for YOU
It’s that time of year when we review and take time to Thank You, our friends and supporters, for your devotion to saving Senior and Special Needs animals along with House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary. Soon, it will be Thanksgiving, and many families and friends...
Giving Tuesday – December 2nd
❤️ In this time of uncertainty, a fundamental truth gives us hope - that together, we can do extraordinary things! Your support matters more than ever, as House With a Heart (and many other non-profits) faces challenging fundraising efforts in the current economic...
Senior Pet Awareness Month
Giving Elderly Pets A Chance To Be Adopted Adopting a pet is a truly wonderful and selfless experience. It means adding a new loving member to the family and giving a pet a much needed good home. However, when most people think of adoption they envision adopting a...
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
November is designated as Adopt a Senior Pet Month to raise awareness and encourage the adoption of older dogs and cats from shelters. This month-long initiative, founded by organizations like the ASPCA and Petfinder, highlights the benefits of adopting senior pets,...
Short Term Care at HWAH
Planning a trip and not able to take your dog with you? We got you! House with a Heart (HWAH) provides in-home short-term dog care in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for friendly dogs of all ages, especially seniors and those with special medical needs....








