Blue Jay comes to us from our rescue partner LovePaws. She is a 2-year-old petite tabby with medium hair and weighs about 6 pounds. This sweet girl is a little shy at first, but she warms up fast and hasn’t met anyone she doesn’t like. When she first came to House...
What Is the #BettyWhiteChallenge? Here's a Great Idea for Honoring the TV Legend's Memory! The late Betty White loved animals and was known for her charitable work and advocacy for animal causes. January 17th would have been her 100th birthday, and the Betty White...
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...
Dear Friends, Volunteers and Supporters Last year we received over $3,400 in our Matching Donor Challenge. Our sponsor has stepped up again this year, and we have received an offer of Matching Funds up to $ 3,500 for all donations by close of business December 31,...
I started volunteering at House with a Heart in 2016, shortly after unexpectedly losing my beloved Maltese, Chloe. Being around so many senior and special-needs dogs was heaven on earth. Each resident was clearly grateful to be safe and loved! It was during this time...
Pawsitively Good: Groups Care for Pets With Special Needs News4’s Molette Green reports on Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue and House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary, two organizations that specialize in rescuing and taking care of animals with special needs in the D.C....
"Looking back and remembering and looking forward and planning.... We have been looking back on Mondays and remembering the pups who we have loved and lost... Today I am remembering not only the pups but my Joe - without him and his planning for my future without him...
Wonderful ending for this wonderful pup! Reba has been a long time short term care client of ours and her mommy always made sure she had the best care. Unfortunately, her mom’s health had been declining and was so sad to realize she could no longer care for Reba. Bill...
AJ was found on the streets in VA in horrible condition. He was matted so terribly that it had caused sores and bruises all over his body. His mouth was seriously infected, his toe nails turned into his pads causing infection and he was scared and hungry!! Likely due...
House with a Heart Happenings! HWAH is always looking for ways to be able to contribute as much as we possibly can. We believe there is good in the world and we to strive to BE THE GOOD!!! Which brings me to Fostering!!! This year we increased our commitment to...