In animal rescue programs and adoption centers, "bonded pairs" are two dogs or cats that have a very close relationship, as the moniker expresses. What is a bonded pair? All pets are capable of forming bonds, either with other pets or with humans. Bonded pairs of...
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...
Donating is one of those touchy subjects. No one likes to ask for money, but everyone knows most non-profits are always looking for support. And we are no exception… But today, at House with a Heart, we want to say a BIG Thank You. Thank you to all of our regular...
WOWZER – Chris has really stepped up and taken the bull by the horns. She has been working as our General Manager of Daily Operations for the past few weeks---wooohooo fancy title for “working your butt off”… Chris has filled in for all of the shifts when people...
Getting to know Sher… Most of you know the story of how Sher and her husband Joe started House with a Heart. Over the years, HWAH has been featured on TV, and Online Videos and Magazines. And while they tell the story of the mission of HWAH – to save and help...
May 29, 2015 - Nearly two-dozen dogs are spending their golden years at House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary. Sher Polvinale and a team of volunteers at this Gaithersburg, Maryland, home spare no expense and care for the dogs' every need—from washing and feeding to...
"Rest easy, my sweet Gracee girl. Our time together on this earth was short, but it was filled with love" Julie H. Normally stories start at the beginning, but we found out last December that Julie's senior friend, Gracee passed away after Christmas. But here is her...
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...
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...
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....