Almost Home Foster Kennels

Dianne Snater
Founder/Owner
Almost Home Foster
MN LIcense #132328
507.219.1751

Author name: Dianne Snater

Meet Lilly * MN

APPROVED APPLICATION REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE A MEET AND GREET ADOPTION APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCESSED ON OUR WEBSITE: almosthomefoster.com Almost Home Foster Kennels, MN Lic. 132328 is a 501c3, not-for-profit, foster-based, rescue organization. AHFK is located in SE Minnesota, in the Austin/Albert Lea area. AHFK is primarily a Beagle and small dog rescue. Our focus is […]

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Meet Dollie * MN

APPROVED APPLICATION REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE A MEET AND GREET ADOPTION APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCESSED ON OUR WEBSITE: almosthomefoster.com Almost Home Foster Kennels, MN Lic. 132328 is a 501c3, not-for-profit, foster-based, rescue organization. AHFK is located in SE Minnesota, in the Austin/Albert Lea area. AHFK is primarily a Beagle and small dog rescue. Our focus is

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Meet Wilma * OK

APPROVED APPLICATION REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE A MEET AND GREET ADOPTION APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCESSED ON OUR WEBSITE: almosthomefoster.com Almost Home Foster Kennels, MN Lic. 132328 is a 501c3, not-for-profit, foster-based, rescue organization. AHFK is located in SE Minnesota, in the Austin/Albert Lea area. AHFK is primarily a Beagle and small dog rescue. Our focus is

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As Part of a Six-Pack and Avoidance from the Pound, This Little Chihuahua has Found Her Home

  Charly, along with her 5 siblings made her way to Minnesota, to Almost Home Foster & Rescue at the age of 6 months.  Their momma had been listed on Craigslist as “free to a good home.”  We all know where that could lead and the horror stories that circulate because of animals being given away

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Cody Escaped One Man’s Fists in Kentucky to Find Loving Hands, Again, in Minnesota

In August of 2020, Ellie Grant contacted Almost Home Foster & Rescue and asked if we could help.  There was a domestic abuse case in Kentucky in which the female was being beaten, literally pulverized by her boyfriend.  We saw the pictures.  “Why didn’t she just leave,” One might ask? Because of Cooper, her 4.5-month-old

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From Deplorable Conditions, Starved, Emaciated, and Clinging to Life; Lyla is now Pampered, Cherished, and Loved

  Lyla, along with five additional Chihuahuas, was confiscated from a deplorable, inhumane, neglected environment in West Virginia.  The owner was charged and the 6 Chihuahuas, starved, emaciated, and clinging to life, were made wards of the West Virginia Humane Society.  As they regained their health, an East Coast Rescue stepped up and tagged the

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This Little Treasurer Bearer Proves to be the Ultimate Gift for this Furever Family

Casper, both as a given name and as a pet name, generally means “treasurer” or “treasurer bearer.”  Derived from Gaspar, said to have been one of the three Magi who paid homage to the infant Jesus, bearing the gift of frankincense.   We associate the color white with Casper, as in the Friendly Ghost, a

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Mercedes Encompasses Benevolence, Kindness, Grace and Mercy and We are Furever Grateful for Her Furever Family and Home

Mercedes, a feminine name which reveals a more humble, charitable nature than the luxury lifestyle it so often inspires.  Mercedes encompasses benevolence, kindness, and compassion.  However, Mercedes was just a bit too long of a name for this little 7#, white, friendly, breeder-release Maltese, therefore Merci’, meaning thank you, one of mercies and graces, seemed

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Our Little Rambunctious Maddie Finds the Perfect Home and Family

Maddie, a very well-socialized three-year-old, had the spit and vinegar of a confident toddler.  She demanded attention, loved to play, enjoyed the outdoors, and could go air-borne on a jump that should have landed her in agility competitions.  All she needed was to complete her vetting, spend a day at the grooming spa, and find

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“Yabba dabba doo, Where’s Your Get Up and Go?” To a Safe and Secure Home and Family…Fred is Now Settled

In ancient English history, the name Fred was commonly used as a title for noble leaders, as it signified their role in maintaining peace and administering justice.  In a more comical sense, Fred can be associated with Fred Flintstone, the main character of the animated sitcom, The Flintstones.  Fred is generally portrayed as impulsive, immature,

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