Where do you turn when you can no longer care for your pet? Sometimes life’s unfortunate or unexpected circumstances mean that your home may not be the best place for your dog anymore. It's not an easy decision and no doubt, you’ve probably spent a lot of timing...
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Pet Wellness: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks Old dogs can (and should!) learn new tricks! As our pups slow physically with age, we may assume that their mental faculties follow suit- but this doesn’t have to be the case. Old dogs need continued mental stimulation, but the...
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,...
Choosing the Right Vet
Is your senior dog getting the best care? Choosing the right vet is key in keeping your senior dog happy and healthy. Whether you currently have a vet or you're looking for a new one, senior dogs need special attention, and as they age, their needs change. For...
What’s Cooking at HWAH?
Our volunteer, Michelle makes this every week. Ground hamburger or chicken– browned with a bare touch of garlic powder Then rinsed to get out all of the grease Then she puts it in the Food processor with any kind of yummy steamed vegies She dumps the whole...
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Ways to Donate to House with a Heart: Via Check: Mail to House with a Heart 6409 Stream Valley Way, Gaithersburg MD 20882 Online Via PayPal: Click to donate: Thank you for your interest in supporting HWAH... If you do not have a PayPal account, you can set one up at...
Pumpkin Treats for Dogs
Pumpkin Treats for Dogs Recipe Ingredients: ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter, no sugar added 1 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree, canned ½ tsp Cinnamon 1 ¾ cups Oat Flour From Frances: My notes on the ingredients: I use Jif Creamy Peanut Butter. Just be sure the peanut butter...
Dental care in Senior Dogs
Are your senior dog’s pearly whites no longer as pearly? Does he or she have bad breath that is worsening over time? Dental disease may be the culprit. This common issue is an important one to consider in all pups especially as they age. If your dog has not had recent...
Keeping your pet safe during cold winter months
Keeping your pet safe during cold winter months Just like us, your pet feels the cold, too. Don't think because they're covered in fur, they don't feel it. In many ways, they're more affected than we are. Pets are vulnerable to frostbite and hypothermia just like...
Vacation Planning for you and your pet
The holidays are fast approaching. Time to hit the road to visit friends and family. Your shopping list is ready to go and your plans are set. Sure, all this trip planning is fun, but it can be stressful, too. And if you think it's stressful…your pet agrees. Whether...