LOVE LIVES HERE

Our passion is to care for senior and special needs dogs and cats.

Help us to help them.

KINDNESS COUNTS

Help us to support those in need.

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You can help by opening your home and your heart to one of our Rescue Partners’ adoptable seniors.

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K-9 & Kitty Medical Miracles

Our K-9 and Kitty Medical Miracles Program provides senior and special needs dogs and cats with necessary medical care to prepare them for adoption or foster care.

Feed Fido and Fluffy HWAH Pet Pantry

The “Feed Fido and Fluffy” HWAH Pet Pantry helps needy families, seniors and disabled folks feed their pets during these challenging times.

Faith’s Fund

In honor and remembrance of our beloved resident pup Faith, we established “Faith’s Fund”  to provide medical care for our senior dogs and senior cats as well as our special needs dogs who have a good chance of continued quality of life.

Adopt A New Family Member through a Partner Rescue

Soldier & Bo – bonded

9 years old, Male
Chihuahua, 16 lbs
Canines & Kitties Rescue
Fostered in Ashburn, VA
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Bo & Soldier – bonded

13 yrs old, Male
Chihuahua, 9 lbs
Canines & Kitties Rescue
Fostered in Ashburn, VA
Adopt Me »

Jigsaw

11 yrs old, Male
JRT Chihuahua mix, 12 lbs
Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal
Fostered in Bradfordwoods PA
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Bella – Forever Foster needed

13 yrs old, Female
Shih Tzu, 16 lbs
Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal
Fostered in Bradfordwoods PA
Adopt Me »

Precious Pea

11 yrs old, Female
Terrier mix, 22 lbs
Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal
Fostered in Bradfordwoods PA
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Ziggy

12 yrs old, Male
Yorkie/Min poodle, 7 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Washington, DC
Adopt Me »

Ruby

14 yrs old, Female
Yorkie,
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Stevensville, MD
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Mrs Whiskers

14 yrs old, Female
Domestic Long Hair, 8 lbs
Paws for Seniors
Fostered in Toms Brook, VA
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Sir Pierre

16 yrs old, Male
Lhasa Apso, 22 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Mechanicsville VA
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Miso – Special Needs

1 yr old, Male
Domestic Long Hair,
Feline Foundation of Greater Washington
Fostered in DC
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Colby

14 yrs old, Male
Yorkie, 6 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Germantown, MD
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Porcha

11 yrs old, Female
Shih Poo,
Caring Hearts Rescue
Fostered in Springfield, VA
Adopt Me »

Andy

11 yrs old, Male
Maltipoo,
Caring Hearts Rescue
Fostered in Springfield, VA
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Eddie

12 yrs old, Male
Chihuahua, 5.5 lbs
Healing Hearts Animal Rescue
Fostered in Northern VA
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Rosemary

8 yrs, Female
Standard Dachshund, 21 lbs
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue
Fostered in Rockville, MD
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An Inside Look at House With A Heart

This video from National Geographic shows a behind the scenes look at the Sanctuary and how Love Lives Here!

House With A Heart News

Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Libby

Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Libby

#MedicalMiracleMonday   #BeAMedicalMiracleMaker   Our friends at It Takes A Village Rescue NC shared this story:   "Libby lived with an older couple. Her mamma passed and her dad fell on hard times. He surrendered in tears sobbing to the shelter. The rescue...

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How Can You Help – Fundraising!

How Can You Help – Fundraising!

This month we're sharing ideas for how you can help House with a Heart and your local animal rescue organizations. Today we focus on fundraising! Share your love for animals by setting up a fundraiser and get others involved along the way! For example, ask friends and...

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Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Bonnie

Be A Medical Miracle Maker – Bonnie

#MedicalMiracleMonday   #BeAMedicalMiracleMaker   From Mid Atlantic Scottish Terrier Education and Rescue - Master: "Bonnie belonged to an elderly person who died. She was surrendered to a shelter on the eastern shore of VA. We took her into the rescue from that...

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House With A Heart On Facebook

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#HWAH #goodmorning

I can just imagine those little whiskers moving!!! Wishing you a great good morning!

Hugs and HOPE~~~ XXXOOOsher
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#HWAH #goodmorning

I can just imagine those little whiskers moving!!!   Wishing you a great good morning!

Hugs and HOPE~~~   XXXOOOsher

#HWAH #goodnight #Toby

"Can a guy get a little privacy and sleep around here???" says Mr. Grumpy!!!

Sweet Dreams!! Hugs and HOPE! XXXOOOsher
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#HWAH #goodnight #Toby

Can a guy get a little privacy and sleep around here???  says Mr. Grumpy!!!

Sweet Dreams!!  Hugs and HOPE!  XXXOOOsher

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Beautiful

Toby 💙

Good (ish?) news for our Hudson! Bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound were all unremarkable. He was calm and quiet during his initial exam which didn’t indicate signs of severe pain. Given that anything serious has been ruled out, it seems as though he may just be having pain in his back and was scared which caused the gut wrenching screams!! He will be on pain meds for a few days and kept quiet and from jumping up and down from the couch to give his back a rest.

He had a GREAT dinner, took all his meds like a champ, and is resting comfortably!!!
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Good (ish?) news for our Hudson! Bloodwork,  X-rays, and ultrasound were all unremarkable. He was calm and quiet during his initial exam which didn’t indicate signs of severe pain. Given that anything serious has been ruled out, it seems as though he may just be having pain in his back and was scared which caused the gut wrenching screams!! He will be on pain meds for a few days and kept quiet and from jumping up and down from the couch to give his back a rest. 

He had a GREAT dinner, took all his meds like a champ, and is resting comfortably!!!

17 CommentsComment on Facebook

I’m so glad Hudson ! I love you sweet boy 💙💙💙💙

Poor guy. Several years ago, of my older Chi’s let out that gut wrenching screaming one day after jumping off the couch. After a normal X-ray, the vet it was most likely a bad sprain in the upper back. Banning him from the couch for awhile was hard!

That’s great news! Hope Hudson feels better soon 💙

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