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Peanut, forever in our hearts

Today was a very sad one at the Sanctuary.  We bid farewell to one of our little loves.  That heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to one of our beloved residents had to be made.  And we did what we had to do. Little Peanut had been in the throes of kidney failure...

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Piper

Piper is being fostered through Buster’s Buddies, a program in which our Sanctuary fosters special dogs for their current rescue. While the rescue continues to look for a forever home, HWAH supplies their daily needs of food, shelter, and love. We also assist the...

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Sir Shag, forever in our hearts

It is with heavy hearts that we bid goodbye on December 1st to our sweet, regal, Sir Shag.  This darling little Pekinese came to us from an Eastern Shore animal shelter, quite a number of years ago, along with his brother, Tiny Tim.  Shaggyman was such a handsome...

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Shout Out Saturday: The Carlyle Group!

We'd like to give a shout out on "Shout Out Saturday" to the Carlyle Group for their recent day of service at the Sanctuary! The group chose us as their recipient for this year's Season of Giving and came to HWAH for the day to volunteer. The group consisted of...

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Shout Out Saturday: 10/3/15

Here at the Sanctuary, we are always amazed and humbled by the support we receive from our friends and followers. We’d like to send a special “Shout Out Saturday” thank you to Joseph Albanese and Associates. Mr. Albanese is a businessman in New Jersey and every year...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Carol Y.

Our volunteers are the heart of our Sanctuary and we couldn't fulfill our mission without them!  This month's Volunteer Spotlight shines on Carol Y. Carol is a do-it-all volunteer who has been volunteering with us since 2011. You may have met her adorable pups, Lacey...

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Shout Out Saturday!

We'd like to take the time to recognize and thank a few wonderful organizations who have helped to make our Sanctuary beautiful! For building our beautiful glass enclosure seen in the pictures, we thank Patio Enclosures! http://www.patioenclosures.com/  Patio...

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Our newest Mitzvah Mutt

We reserve a special space at the Sanctuary that is  for a Mitzvah Mutt.  This is what we lovingly call a pet that will eventually return home to its family.  Over the years, we have cared for a dog whose owner was going off to Harvard for her first year of Graduate...

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Adventure Day

Fridays at the Sanctuary are Adventure Day!  Our amazing volunteer Frances came up with the idea.  On Adventure Days a few of our pups get to go out and have fun!  Some go for ice cream or for a romp in the park, while others go to the pet store to get new collars or...

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A few shout outs!

House with a Heart would like to do a quick Shout Out to the following folks who provide outside services that keep our Sanctuary looking great, and take care of our facilities! -- Please check them out, and consider this an “A Plus” recommendation from Sher,...

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