"Feed Fido and Fluffy" HWAH Pet Pantry Update We started our “Feed Fido and Fluffy” HWAH Pet Pantry in response to a community need that arose from COVID-19. As we started the Pet Pantry fund to help families with pets care for them in these difficult times, you...
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Sweet Charlotte
We are sharing the HWAH story of Sweet Charlotte. She was a little over 10 yrs old.... she spent the first 10 yrs of her life in Hunt clubs - outdoor kennels all year long in VA. June 6th The Owners of the Hunt Club decided to retire and since Charlotte was...
K9 & Kitties MM Program
Our K9 & Kitty Medical Miracles program continues to thrive — Thanks To You! We are providing medical grants up to $1,000.00 per pet to pay Vet bills for Rescue Partners who save senior dogs and cats from shelters or owner give ups. In 2021, we provided 20 Medical...
Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Lola is adopted!
#BeAMedicalMiracleMaker https://housewithaheart.com/medical-miracles/ This is a story about one of our rescue partners and a recent adoption: About Lola Lola is 13 yo, 16 lbs Cockapoo and loves hoomans and animals of all ages. An angel in the car and on a leash....
Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Hershey
#BeAMedicalMiracleMaker https://housewithaheart.com/medical-miracles/ This is the story of Hershey (and we think he looks a lot like our HWAH Tator!). Hershey found himself at a Maryland Shelter through no fault of his own. He had several masses and had issues...
The Safety Net Story
The Safety Net Story The reasons for people wanting to re-home their senior pet range from the ridiculous to the tragic. But the bottom line is that a pet is at risk. We want to avoid them having to go to a scary shelter with lots of animals and limited staff. ...
Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Chester’s Story
We wanted to share one of our many Safety Net Stories - Meet Chester! Chester was found as a stray. He loves hanging out in his crate so it’s important that the crate door be open at all times so he can go in and out as he pleases. He also loves squeaky toys, and...
Hitting the Road
Summer Holiday Pet Travel Tips AAA projected that nearly 40 million consumers will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, traveling at least 50 miles away from home. The projected travel volume for the holiday weekend, otherwise known as the unofficial start to...
Volunteer Spotlight – Karen C.
Check out our latest Volunteer Spotlight which features the amazing and wonderful Karen C! We are so grateful to all of our volunteers, and we couldn't do what we do without you. As told by our Sanctuary Coordinator, Chris A: “As I recall, Karen started at HWAH as...
Volunteer Spotlight – Gretchen
When did you start at HWAH (approximate)? Summer of 2021 (August maybe) What lead you to HWAH? I had recently left my job and was looking for a place to volunteer. I have always had the thought that one day I would like to walk into a shelter and adopt the oldest cat...