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

DEXTERSome great news, Dexter has a meet & greet tomorrow! And it's with a repeat Gingerbread adopter. 🩷🩷🩷Very sadly Abb...
06/21/2026

DEXTER
Some great news, Dexter has a meet & greet tomorrow! And it's with a repeat Gingerbread adopter. 🩷🩷🩷

Very sadly Abby's mom lost her mom and then Abby. 😞 I cant imagine how hard that must have been. But now she is ready for a new companion and she saw Dexter.

I do find the timing interesting given Evie is now gone. I was wondering about Dexter finding a home while she was still here. They were definitely not bonded but now it feels "more right" for him to move on with his next chapter. If that makes sense.

Anyway, this little butternut deserves his very own person so he can get back to being a spoiled little guy.

Please wish him luck tomorrow. He got all spiffied up for his big day! Dont his eyes look amazing (remember those huge cherry eyes meh) πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

And a huge thanks to our friends at Pamper Your Pet II: Boarding & Grooming for squeezing this guy in and making him beautiful!!

EVIEIt's taken me a minute to write this. We lost little Evie to her CHF. This girl had a really good go of it though. G...
06/16/2026

EVIE
It's taken me a minute to write this. We lost little Evie to her CHF. This girl had a really good go of it though. Given how advanced it was when she arrived--she was carrying 7-8 lbs. of fluid around her lower body but she managed to get rid of it with meds.

We got on a good routine with eating and taking her meds which took some figuring out. But once she realized I was her person and her brother was no longer stealing all of the attention, she loved her pill time and potty time and all the stuff.

She was deaf so we developed sign language and she was so proud of herself every single time. She did a little happy hippity hop in the yard when we went outside. I don't know how she made it every time, she was going gallons.

In the end, she was on an unnatural dosage of Furosemide that worked for a while until it didn't and there was nowhere to go. It lasted for about an hour and then her breathing was labored. I couldn't leave her like that so had to take her in.

At least she had the best remaining months and was so happy and loved. She knew she mattered and I was her person and we had our special time together. Sometimes this is all we can do.

Rest easy sweet precious girl. You are missed and loved ❀❀❀

06/04/2026

Hilarious!! (Sound on)

β˜€οΈπŸŒΌπŸŒžWENDELLπŸŒžπŸŒΌβ˜€οΈWendell said he needs to brighten your weekend so he was a very good sport for this yellow headband. Inst...
05/24/2026

β˜€οΈπŸŒΌπŸŒžWENDELLπŸŒžπŸŒΌβ˜€οΈ
Wendell said he needs to brighten your weekend so he was a very good sport for this yellow headband. Instead of the beach we turned on the heat for Memorial Day Weekend 😞 It's a rainy mess here in New Jersey so it's movies and a Peke pile for me, ha! πŸ“ΊWhat is everyone doing?

A little Hermie for your FridayπŸ˜ƒThis little guy saw the doctor and we have great news! He does have a heart murmur but o...
05/22/2026

A little Hermie for your FridayπŸ˜ƒ
This little guy saw the doctor and we have great news! He does have a heart murmur but otherwise his heart is in great shape. No fluid, his heart is normal size, his lungs are clear, his blood work is perfect, and his xrays are perfect. ❀❀❀

We are starting him on Pimobendan for good measure. And he will have what should be his last dental and a growth removal next week. He also has glaucoma so he is getting Dorzolamide eye drops.

He's very sweet, easy going, quiet, loves to nap and sun himself. Enjoys his meals and is very good about going potty on the pads even though he can't see a thing.

I'm so thrilled he is in much better shape than he looks! He will be a new man in no time!! Thank you SO much to everyone who donated towards his care and sent prayers, comments, and well wishes, it is extremely helpful and means so much to know you are here with me. ☺️

BARNEY TURNED 14!!πŸŽ‚πŸŽπŸŽ‰β€οΈOur little Barney boo had his 14th birthday recently and his mommy threw a big pawty for him. I b...
05/21/2026

BARNEY TURNED 14!!πŸŽ‚πŸŽπŸŽ‰β€οΈ
Our little Barney boo had his 14th birthday recently and his mommy threw a big pawty for him. I brought Wendell to represent the Gingerbreads, he did a very good job being cute and eating lots of birthday cake. Apparently he loved it because when we got in the car he wanted to give me thank you hugs. I held my breath but all went well and it was THEE best ever!!😍 I will be taking Wendell to more birthdays!😁

Welp, it's been two years since we lost Shermie. EmmieMay said she wants to do a little tribute to him so she put on her...
05/19/2026

Welp, it's been two years since we lost Shermie. EmmieMay said she wants to do a little tribute to him so she put on her purple outfit. Heavy sigh. This little powder puff. How I miss his prancy prances.πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™

EmmieMay had her spring shave down and bubble bath. Nothing like a little self care. πŸŒΈπŸ’†β€β™€οΈπŸŒ»πŸ’–
05/17/2026

EmmieMay had her spring shave down and bubble bath. Nothing like a little self care. πŸŒΈπŸ’†β€β™€οΈπŸŒ»πŸ’–

Welp. Teddy and Harvey have some good points LOL. 😁😁😁
05/12/2026

Welp. Teddy and Harvey have some good points LOL. 😁😁😁

Happy Mother's Day!!!❀❀❀To all mommies everywhere!!! I hope you have a wonderful day and do something special for yourse...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!!!❀❀❀
To all mommies everywhere!!! I hope you have a wonderful day and do something special for yourself. For sure you have earned it!!! With a little help from Google AI (god I LOVE it!! just select the plus sign to the left of the search box and upload a pic) I was able to present everyone in their Sunday best on a lush lawn I will never have! 🍷🍸🍹😁😁😁

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P. O. Box 312
Wharton, NJ
07885

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