The Sanctuary

“Go For The Win” – Piper

Piper came to House with a Heart as a special needs pup, and without the necessary medical funds, she would most surely not be around today. Thanks to the awesome medical teams we are able to work with and donations from YOU, our supporters, she is a happy and active...

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Feed Fido & Fluffy – Update!!!!

Feed Fido and Fluffy - HWAH Pet Pantry Update!!!!! You You YOU!!!! It is all YOU!!! This is what you made happen with your donations of funds and food delivered to the Sanctuary. I was thrilled this week to hear from the Maryland Emergency Management Dept. who has put...

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Zoom Backgrounds

Working from home and participating in lots of Zoom calls with coworkers? Bring a little House with a Heart-fun to your meetings with custom backgrounds! You can show your support for senior pets, and add an adorable furry friend or familiar landscape to your virtual...

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Thinking of you today

Today we are thinking about everyone who has been impacted by the Coronavirus and hoping that you are able to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Here at HWAH we have cut back to just a small crew of volunteers in order to have fewer people in harm's way. No...

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Secret of Sher

People often say about Sher, “How wonderful that you dedicate your life and home to saving senior pets.”  And it is truly an amazing thing to see an entire home full of happy healthy senior pets. But the real miracle is the amazing transformation that occurs when a...

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Day in the life at HWAH…

Typical Day at House with a Heart…(as observed by our in-house reporter Joie) Up at 5 AM to let the dogs out – upstairs first, then all of the downstairs visiting dogs. Change all of the dogs with doggie diapers. Check email. Of course, take a shower... do my teeth...

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Our Sanctuary

We've been blessed to have visitors to our site from all around the world!  Most recently we've heard from supporters from the UK, Brazil and Australia!  For those of you who may not be able to visit in person, here are some pictures of the Sanctuary. [gallery...

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Petey, forever in our hearts

Friends, Papa and Petey were two darling doxie brothers who came to us from Caroline County when their owner went into a nursing home. A perfect pair, as adorable and snuggly as can be. Papa lost his sight and passed away a few months ago due to his advanced age. And...

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Mikey, forever in our hearts

Mikey was a handsome Bichon who was picked up by the Montgomery County Humane Society in 2011 after he was abandoned outside a pet store. Little Mikey was in very poor condition so we brought him to House with a Heart and immediately got him the medical care he needed...

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