The Gingerbread House Sanctuary & Rescue

The Gingerbread House Sanctuary & Rescue We are a group of volunteers and 100% foster based. Many of these dogs have been neglected physically, medically, and emotionally. It will help save a life!

The Gingerbread House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in north New Jersey focused on rescuing senior, hospice, and special needs Pekingese and similar small-breed dogs. The Gingerbread House is a sanctuary and rescue for Pekingese and similar small-breed dogs located in north New Jersey. We focus on senior and hospice pups that require experienced fosters and adopters, or that are n

ot adoptable due to their age, health, or special needs. Some have been surrendered due to their age or medical needs, others come from severe neglect-hoarding situations, and others from backyard breeders and puppy mills. We assist owners who need to surrender their special pups and we work to ensure a positive experience during this emotional time. It is never an easy decision to part with a furry loved one and we understand that sometimes it is in the pup’s best interest. We also partner with local shelters and rescues to take in these precious babies so they are not euthanized. After all these little ones have been through, they deserve a chance to live their remaining days knowing love and care, a soft clean bed, quality food, and a life without pain, filth, and starvation. We will never give up on them and will work to give them the best life possible. Adoptable dogs remain in our loving foster homes during rehabilitation and vetting, while we work to find their new furever families. Unadoptable pups remain in sanctuary where they spend their remaining days being cared for and loved. While in our care we provide for their needs including ongoing veterinary care, medication, supplements, food, continence care (diapers, belly bands, p*e pads), and grooming. The Gingerbread House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in north New Jersey. We do not have a physical building or employees. We are run by volunteers and fosters and rely solely on donations to provide for these sweet dogs in their golden years. As a public charity, all donations are 100% tax deductible. Please reach out to foster or volunteer. PAYPAL REGISTERED CHARITY
You can donate directly to the pups via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LT8D5F7KMUZCE

CHEWY.COM PUPS' WISH LIST
Our source for their food, meds, potty pads, etc. Anything you donate from this list is a HUGE help!!! https://www.chewy.com/g/the-gingerbread-house-sanctuary-rescue_b71431185

BONFIRE STOREFRONT FOR GINGERBREAD SWAG
https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-gingerbread-house-sanctuary--rescue/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=the-gingerbread-house-sanctuary--rescue&utm_content=default

AMAZON SENIOR PUPS' WISH LIST
The items in this Amazon wish list are staples for our precious senior pups. Thank you so much for helping us care for these darling souls. They deserve the very best after all they have been through. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/381YU8GF3KE7Q?ref_=wl_share

5STRANDS ALLERGY TESTING
We use this test for our pups with itchy skin, runny eyes, etc. It is extremely affordable and produces a comprehensive report. Thus far, it has been 100% accurate for our pups. If you use our link below and then the 10% discount code at checkout, 5Strands will make a small donation to the pups with every purchase (even if you only purchase the kits for humans, cats, or horses!). http://www.5strands.com/
USE DISCOUNT CODE: GINGERBREAD for 10% off your entire purchase

HERMAN❤❤❤Look how cute Hermie is after his professional grooming! Can you believe this is the same dog! He is THEE sweet...
08/31/2026

HERMAN❤❤❤
Look how cute Hermie is after his professional grooming! Can you believe this is the same dog! He is THEE sweetest thing that ever lived! He is easy, quiet, the perfect little companion. I'm in love and whoever his new person is will be too!!😍😍😍

Dolly's first day living.🩷🩷🩷She had a great night meeting everyone and settling in. She's enjoying exploring the yard an...
08/26/2026

Dolly's first day living.🩷🩷🩷
She had a great night meeting everyone and settling in. She's enjoying exploring the yard and sniffing all the things. She's a very sweet little girl.🤗

Dolly is officially a Doll Baby! 😍😍😍Lookie how adorable she is! The shelter was correct, she is 1-2 years old per her te...
08/26/2026

Dolly is officially a Doll Baby! 😍😍😍Lookie how adorable she is!

The shelter was correct, she is 1-2 years old per her teeth! I can't believe it. Her ears were disgusting so today while under she had them flushed and dosed. Her eyes still have some infection that needs clearing out.

Next up is her spay and that lump removed from her tail. Her skin and/or allergies will be a work in progress.

Much more to come on this little one. Thank you all for all the love and support, sharing and caring, your kind words and prayers, and donations. It truly makes a difference in their lives!!!!❤❤❤

A little Harvey and Teddy for your Tuesday. They went to Ithaca Falls. These boys!!!!❤️❤️❤️
08/25/2026

A little Harvey and Teddy for your Tuesday. They went to Ithaca Falls. These boys!!!!❤️❤️❤️

DOLLY PUPDATE❤❤❤Fantastic news, her blood work was good except for elevated WBC and some Anemia, which we expected from ...
08/24/2026

DOLLY PUPDATE❤❤❤
Fantastic news, her blood work was good except for elevated WBC and some Anemia, which we expected from the flea infestation. This normalizes post clean up and diet, etc.

So she is going in tomorrow for a sedated shave down and scrub down yay!

She is still eating, drinking, and taking her meds perfectly. She has warmed up and is super excited to see me and is figuring out getting pets is a good thing! She has a few clear spots I can give her little massages and she snuggles up to my hands and arms. It's very sweet. 😍

I can't wait until tomorrow afternoon when I can bring her home to gen pop and she can learn what living like a little royal is all about! 🥰🥰🥰

Thank you all for your continued prayers, love, and support! This poor baby needs it!!!❤❤❤

MEET DOLLY🥺This poor little girl😔I can't imagine the pain she is in yet she remains sweet and quiet. Her skin is literal...
08/20/2026

MEET DOLLY🥺
This poor little girl😔I can't imagine the pain she is in yet she remains sweet and quiet. Her skin is literally shedding in huge chunks, the mats on her paws are like cinder blocks, and she is full of worms. She was clearly used for breeding and likely spent her life in crate with her own filth.

It's hard to tell her age given the mess. Often the breeding moms are dumped when they stop producing around 6-7 yo. The oral exam will confirm.

She is a tiny thing, only 9 lbs. and very alert. She is eating well and taking her meds easily. She is seeing my vet tomorrow. My top priority is a sedated shave down. Hopefully she is well enough to do that very soon.

More to come on this little one. Please send your love and prayers, she desperately needs them!🙏🙏🙏

And a HUGE thanks to Sophia's (fka Sylvia) mom Lori for dropping everything to pick her up at the Philly shelter. She was found as a stray (in other words, dumped on the street 🤬) and she needed immediate rescue given her condition (she was timestamped).😢

UPDATE: Some folks have asked for a way to donate so I added the button and here is our PayPal link. Thank you so much for your support!!!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=lt8d5f7kmuzce&fbclid=IwVERDUATzVYtwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHt4nwv8iQCDnVGQLxxsSWoA_pNG4JCw_xb9-rsX5sWpUOQVhjEyeLDeb-y3s_aem_Dau1xgXed0RnTbOAfHoRmw

Esther Pupdate🩷🩷🩷Fantastic news about Esther's blood work. It was normal! I am shocked and thrilled of course. But now w...
08/18/2026

Esther Pupdate🩷🩷🩷
Fantastic news about Esther's blood work. It was normal! I am shocked and thrilled of course. But now we have no answers lol.

She has been settling in and it's been interesting for sure. She doesn't seem to know basic stuff. She has been studying the pack to learn the basics like drinking from the water bowl, eating and chewing and eating out of a bowl. But she has made amazing progress and she now inhales a full meal on her own and helps herself to water like normal. Whew!

She is a snuggler and loves being on the couch with me and is not shy about coming up close to give me kissies on my face.

She does still seem to have discomfort either on her back or legs or both. And there is no pilling her. I'm hoping the food movement will improve to the cheese portion of the program so I can get her on Gabapentin.

Next up is getting her in for a dental although I'd like to get a good look at her mouth first to make sure that makes sense.

More to come on this little sweetie as she continues to decompress. Thank you all for your love and prayers, they worked!!!🥰🥰🥰

Lookie who I got to babysit!! 🩷🩷🩷 I always love seeing these boys!! Gizzy takes full advantage of the mommy person and p...
08/14/2026

Lookie who I got to babysit!! 🩷🩷🩷 I always love seeing these boys!! Gizzy takes full advantage of the mommy person and protests all food until he gets what he wants. And I fall for it every time! And Oscar grumbles his way thru all the things even though I know he loves it when I give him tons of kissies.🤗🤗🤗

PUPDATE🩷🩷Wendell and Belmont did fantastic. Wendell is definitely feeling it more and letting me know about it. But the ...
08/07/2026

PUPDATE🩷🩷
Wendell and Belmont did fantastic. Wendell is definitely feeling it more and letting me know about it. But the meds are helping and he ate a big meal today. Belmont seems unphased and is doing all the things like normal. He even seems a bit chipper than usual. They are both resting and doing well. Thank you for all the love and prayers for these boys. Whew!!!! It was a long day for the mommy person.

Wendell & Belmont❤❤❤The boys went in for their surgeries today 😢 Belmont is getting a dental, neuter, and some lumps rem...
08/05/2026

Wendell & Belmont❤❤❤
The boys went in for their surgeries today 😢

Belmont is getting a dental, neuter, and some lumps removed prioritizing his safety of course so they may not all get handled.

Wendell is for cyst removal again. A few bigger ones have surfaced and quite a few small ones. They are painful to the touch so while he is still young enough and they are still small we're bringing him back to zero again. Hopefully now that he has been on his new diet, etc., for a while they will not reoccur or at least slow down. This poor baby!🙁

But on the bright side, look how cute Wendell is with his shave down!!! And he now let's me kiss that big fat mug, squeeeeal!!!!😍😍😍

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P. O. Box 312
Wharton, NJ
07885

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