Memorials

Since House with a Heart opened in 2006, we have said good-bye to over ninety of our cherished residents. They will always remain in our hearts and we are eternally grateful for the time we had them in our lives. We find comfort in knowing we fulfilled our mission by providing them all with a loving home for the last years of their lives.  On this page we honor some of these special friends.

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  Bingo – Memorial

  Age: 16

  Bingo was an adorable Westie/Schnauzer mix. His was mostly blind and deaf, but a very sweet dog! He loved to eat and sleep! He was in end stage kidney failure so we did our best keeping him comfortable. After 3 months of loving him, his body started declining fast. On August 11th, we said goodbye and he went to the Rainbow Bridge. Sweet dreams sweet Bingo..

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  Meiko – Memorial

  Age: 15

  It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Meiko.
  This brave boy had been through so much in his life, yet he carried it all with such quiet strength. On Monday, Meiko had a beautiful day—he enjoyed a warm bath and spent the afternoon doing what he loved most: eating, napping and running joyfully around the yard, free and happy.
  Tuesday morning, his little body began to rapidly decline. It became clear that he had given us all he could, and his body was finally ready to rest. We made the difficult but loving decision to let him go in peace, before his suffering grew any worse.
  Meiko’s journey with us began many years ago, when his mommy would trust us to care for him while she was away on vacation. When she became sick and ultimately passed away, we were honored to continue loving and caring for him for the rest of his days.
  Meiko left this world surrounded by love and in the arms of Maria, his favorite person. We take comfort in knowing that he’s now running free in heaven, reunited with his beloved mommy, Roz.
  We’ll miss you always, sweet Meiko. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey. (August 6, 2025)
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  Dino – Memorial

  Age: 16

  Dino was a Scottie that lived in a hoarding situation, had never seen a vet and is blind from untreated cataracts. He was 15 and had a number of tumors on his organs He was a sweet gentleman and had a love of wandering our yard and taking in the sunshine.

  Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of our beloved foster boy, Dino. We had the absolute privilege of caring for him these past few months on behalf of Mid Atlantic Scottish Terrier Education and Rescue – Master, and every moment with him was a gift. Dino’s favorite thing in the world was simply being outside—wandering the yard, soaking in the sunshine, and taking in all the smells. We take comfort in imagining him now, exploring the most beautiful gardens in heaven, surrounded by old friends and peace. We will miss him deeply. Rest easy, sweet Dino. You were so very loved. (July 27, 2025)

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  KiKi – Memorial

  Age: 16

  Kiki’s story
  This little girl is sort of a mini Meiko. Her story is one that happens all the time Her mom who loved her very much came down with dementia. Her Mom was able to stay home with caregivers but wasn’t really able to take care of Kiki as best she could. So things didn’t go so good at the end. And that happens a lot too. Kiki’s mom passed away, and the extended family could not keep her. She is quiet, loves to eat her meals and her meds, and when she is not sleeping peacefully camouflaged in a cozy bed she is hopping and skipping just inches behind me.

   

  Our sweet Kiki crossed over the rainbow bridge yesterday.. we are heart broken but know it was her time. We had the pleasure of loving her and creating so many cherished memories for almost a year. We will never forget her precious little hops and gallops and her undeniable love for food and cuddles.  (June 2, 2025)