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The Sanctuary
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...
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...
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...
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...
2017 “Happy” Holidays from the Residents at HWAH
Welcome to the 2017 HWAH Residents of Christmas video. All of the critters at HWAH wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas and a "Happy" Holiday Click Here to Watch Full Video
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...
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...
Luke, forever in our hearts
Friends, we are devastated to tell you that our sweet Luke crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. Sher wrote a beautiful tribute to this wonderful pup and Martine created a memorial video for Luke that you can watch below. We will miss Luke but we know he is playing...
Papa, forever in our hearts
Friends, we had to say goodbye to our dear Papa on Tuesday, July 19th. The last couple weeks had been rough on Papa, starting with a severe eye infection and ending with his kidneys failing. He finally let us know today that it was his time to go. Papa came to House...