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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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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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Adopt A Senior Pet Month

In a recent petfinder.com survey, their shelter and rescue group members reported that older pets have the hardest time finding homes. It's a sad reality that these great animals are often the last to be adopted from shelters. However, November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet...

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2019 Combined Federal Campaign

To all of our supporters who work for the Federal Government, did you know that you can donate to House With A Heart through the CFC (Combined Federal Campaign)? Help us fulfill our mission to Love Them For A Lifetime by signing up to support us through this campaign!...

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We Can Do This!

We wanted to share this update we posted on Facebook with you... A note from Sher- HELP!!!! I desperately need YOUR help!!! and this time it is not about silliness like how to not eat too many ice cream sandwiches or which way the paper towels should roll!! I would...

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Chris – Found Her Niche

WOWZER – Chris has really stepped up and taken the bull by the horns.  She has been working as our General Manager of Daily Operations for the past few weeks---wooohooo fancy title for “working your butt off”…  Chris has filled in for all of the shifts when people...

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NGS Video

May 29, 2015 - Nearly two-dozen dogs are spending their golden years at House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary. Sher Polvinale and a team of volunteers at this Gaithersburg, Maryland, home spare no expense and care for the dogs' every need—from washing and feeding to...

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Seriously Seeking “Forever Fosters”

As you know, House with a Heart residents are dogs who come to HWAH and have a “Home for Life”.    Recently we opened our hearts to a few very special needs dogs that we are caring for in partnership with other rescues, called “Busters Buddies”.  And they are given...

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HWAH Seriously Senior Dog Grant Recipient

And the Winner of the HWAH Seriously Senior Dog Grant is..... Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary in Hawaii!   Rainbow Friends is the recipient of a grant from the "House with a Heart Fund for Seriously Senior Dogs" selected by The Grey Muzzle Organization....

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