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Thankful and Grateful

Everyone at House with a Heart would like to take a moment to say Thank You to all of our very generous donors - online via our website, or with checks and donations sent to the Sanctuary, but most of all your continued support. And, we are pleased to announce we have...

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‘Twas the Week Before Christmas!

‘Twas the week before Christmas at House with a Heart, And Happy had just gotten into his cart, Ready to go and patrol the backyard, And scare off the squirrels who strayed onto his sward. Suddenly Happy heard a sound near the thistle, A strange little sound like a...

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I am SO GRATEFUL~~~~

Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend… when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present —...

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Vacation Planning for you and your pet

The holidays are fast approaching. Time to hit the road to visit friends and family. Your shopping list is ready to go and your plans are set. Sure, all this trip planning is fun, but it can be stressful, too. And if you think it's stressful…your pet agrees. Whether...

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What is a “Forever Foster” at HWAH?

“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...

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Nutrition for Senior Pets

Did you know… your pet’s nutritional needs will change with older age?  Decreased caloric needs and increased protein requirements are just some of the changes that can be expected.  How can you determine what to feed your senior pet?  Here are a few recommendations...

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Lessons from Hurricanes – Prepare Now!

This year, Social Media brought us vivid images of people, places, and pets all scrambling to survive the oncoming path of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and most recently Hurricane Maria. After the fact, the damage to property was extensive. Severe winds had taken...

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Never say “never”

This is the story about a rescue - not specifically a senior rescue, but how a person who lost her senior dog was able to say "never say never" when she found her new forever friend. "Here’s the story about the funny looking little fur ball that changed my life.  Meet...

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