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Tinker- Diminutive Dynamo

I wanted to make sure that you did not miss this sweet story in pictures about Tinker. This little girl came to HWAH a true Grumpy Gail - but then again she IS a Chihuahua.... over time she has become more and more engaged with people....asking to be petted and...

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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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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...

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Carts a Go! Go!

Watch VickieMia and Happy – ‘racing’ in the yard at HWAH House with a Heart has had several dogs with medical conditions that eventually resulted in the loss of the use of their back legs for walking….a wonderful rescue named Little Blake, Vickie Mia, gone but not...

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Two of the Seven Dwarfs in One Dog???

Happy – it is sort of a misnomer as Happy would bring to mind a pup who is easy going, friendly and fun…. Oopsie – maybe his name should have been Grumpy????????? Happy was once a fluffy white pup and he had his very own family and was much loved and pampered. Sadly...

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Gone but not forgotten – Video about HWAH

Montgomery County Council made this great video when they visited our Sanctuary in 2015. Some of the volunteers are no longer with us nor are some of the dogs.. But the message is the same!  Check it out! "THERE IS A PLACE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY THAT GIVES NEW MEANING...

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How do they do that – when they’re Blind?

Blindness seems to be common among seriously seniors but most of the pups who have lived at HWAH have all handled their blindness quite well.  And at House with a Heart, we are blessed with folks who understand and love blinds dogs the same as the rest of our...

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Daphne – Stealth ankle biter

Daphne is a Stealth ankle biter when new people are around, but once she is your friend you are safe! This darling blonde Chihuahua was rescued from a puppy mill and taken to the local shelter. Unfortunately, while in a foster home, she jumped off a chair and broke...

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