The Gingerbread House Sanctuary & Rescue

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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 not 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

MEET SOPHIE 😢This precious girl was found as a stray in Irvington filthy with a crusted over face. What was underneath t...
10/08/2026

MEET SOPHIE 😢
This precious girl was found as a stray in Irvington filthy with a crusted over face. What was underneath that is nothing short of inhumane. 😢

Her right cheek is mostly missing. Her WBC is through the roof so we are hoping it is an untreated infection that is now out of control. But it could also be cancer. Either way, she NEVER should have gotten to this stage! 🤬🤬🤬

Despite it all, she is a sweet little girl who loves head scratchies. She is eating and drinking well and taking her meds. She is on antibiotics for two weeks and then we will retest her blood.

The goal is to get her healthy enough to go under for a dental and removal/assessment of whatever all that is (trigger warning in the pics). She also has a huge disgusting lump on her right hip area that will be removed and sent to the lab.

The mouth stench is extra special 🤮 but it is not her fault. I'm praying we can fix her mouth so she can live a happy health life full of love and care. She so deserves it after all she has been through!

A HUGE thank you to Kim for saving this sweet girl and grooming her prior to our pickup!

If you would like to donate towards her care I have added the button and also here is our Paypal link. Your love and prayers are always needed and appreciated!! This poor girl!!!😢😢😢
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=lt8d5f7kmuzce

DollyLittle miss got her stitches removed. She SCREAMED like a banshee before they even touched her! The entire building...
09/17/2026

Dolly
Little miss got her stitches removed. She SCREAMED like a banshee before they even touched her! The entire building could hear her. Drama queen!!!

Next up is her skin/allergies. I'm sending in a 5strands so we will have answers soon!

Lookie who came to visit while his mommy went on vacation, Dexter!!! He looks so good and was the perfect house guest!! ...
09/15/2026

Lookie who came to visit while his mommy went on vacation, Dexter!!! He looks so good and was the perfect house guest!! 🩷🩷🩷

Harvey Spector LOLOmg I can't with this guy!!! Teddy & Harvey still living their best lives❤❤❤
09/08/2026

Harvey Spector LOL
Omg I can't with this guy!!! Teddy & Harvey still living their best lives❤❤❤

DOLLY🩷🩷🩷Little Miss went in for her spay and lump removal. She did great and is on bed rest for the next week. She gets ...
09/03/2026

DOLLY🩷🩷🩷
Little Miss went in for her spay and lump removal. She did great and is on bed rest for the next week. She gets her stitches out next Friday. She is the sweetest little baby!!🫪💕

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!!!❤❤❤

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P. O. Box 312
Wharton, NJ
07885

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