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So Much Talent

At House with a Heart, we are very fortunate to have so much talent come to help us on a daily basis.  And, those talents pop up at the most unexpected time... Now as a Senior and Special needs Pet Sanctuary, we certainly have the need for folks who enjoy animals, are...

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Marvelous Marco

Marco Marco Marco – that is what you hear me constantly saying…..  He thinks he is our Head Security Guard….  Anyone who moves and shouldn’t (according to Marco) will be barked at….  If he hears a noise that no one else hears he will jump up immediately and be ready...

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For Pet’s Sake with Dr Devon Smith!

Editor's note: This story was first published April 5, 2018. We're bringing it back today with an update from veterinarian Devon Smith, who went to House With A Heart recently and spoke with Sher Polvinale, who co-founded the nonprofit with her late husband, Joe, in...

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New Year, New Pet?

Is 2019 the year you’ve decided to adopt a new best friend? There is nothing better than adding a furry member to the family. But with all the joys of being a new pet parent, comes a lot of responsibility. From pet health and pet food, to vaccinations and training,...

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Medical Miracle: Lady Update!

Last year we told you the story of Lady, a dog without a home: Lady, a 10 pound 15-year-old Schnoodle was without a home when her owner died. Petconnect Rescue accepted Lady and asked HWAH to bring her into the HWAH Buster’s Buddy Program as a Hospice Foster. Lady has...

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Volunteer Spotlight – Michelle Steiglitz

House with a Heart is blessed with so many wonderful volunteers and a shining example of the Love and Dedication these incredible people offer to HWAH is Michelle. Michelle wears many hats at HWAH.  She cares for the kitties, she cooks the special stew topping for the...

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Our Volunteers are Awesome!

Volunteers are a valued and integral part of House with a Heart (HWAH). They provide outstanding care to all of the residents. HWAH volunteers are wonderful people who have a passion for helping senior dogs and cats. Volunteers have a chance to take on roles in areas...

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Spike’s favorite hobby? Naps!!

Spike is an eleven-year-old Chinese crested. He came to the Sanctuary when his mom passed away and his dad went into a nursing home. He came to us with the usual skin problems indigenous to his breed and an eye condition that requires a variety of eye drops multiple...

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