Are your senior dog’s pearly whites no longer as pearly? Does he or she have bad breath that is worsening over time? Dental disease may be the culprit. This common issue is an important one to consider in all pups especially as they age. If your dog has not had recent...
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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...
Oh My, not a Cat, but a Dog?
This is the story of how Buddy, a transplant from NC came to House with a Heart… Buddy, an elderly poodle entered our lives at HWAH after he endured quite a journey from a location in the south. Several crates full of kitties were transported to a cat rescue in...
HWAH Seriously Senior Dogs Grant
BIG NEWS!!! We are so excited to announce the first ever joint grant from House with a Heart and The Grey Muzzle Organization. House with a Heart is partnering with The Grey Muzzle Organization to help fund the pilot Grey Muzzle - HWAH Seriously Senior Dog Grant. ...
Oh My Darling Clementine
“Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling Clementine…” Our very own Clementine has a birthday on February 9th. She hangs out in the kitchen in her open pen area with her pottie pads and her little hut. She loves to snuggle inside her hidey hole and she especially...
Not so cuddly
Today’s Sharing Story is about one of our former Buster’s Buddies, now a permanent resident of House with a Heart who is the opposite of most of the dogs we share on social media: The other side of the coin….. we often show pictures of cuddly, affectionate, loving...
From Forever Hospice to Forever Home – Lady
From Forever Hospice at HWAH to Forever Home with Dr Michelle Lady, a 10 pound 15-year-old Schnoodle was without a home when her owner died. Petconnect Rescue accepted Lady and asked HWAH to bring her into the HWAH Buster’s Buddy Program as a Hospice Foster. Lady has...
Did you ever see Dancing Dogs at HWAH?
Here’s the story of how two dogs came to HWAH and it was discovered that they are also dancing dogs…. Dixie and Marlie were in need of a new home to live out their golden years together! They have lived their entire lives in a local community of Sisters, however, the...
Merry – K-9 Medical Miracle in action
K-9 Medical Miracle Story - Magda/Merry It was a few days before Christmas and I was sitting in front of my computer all safe, warm and surrounded by pampered HWAH residents when the email came in from one of our Volunteers. She had just seen a post on her...
Keeping your pet safe during cold winter months
Keeping your pet safe during cold winter months Just like us, your pet feels the cold, too. Don't think because they're covered in fur, they don't feel it. In many ways, they're more affected than we are. Pets are vulnerable to frostbite and hypothermia just like...