Author name: Dianne Snater

Sometimes the rescue weekend starts early. Sometimes it starts on Wednesday. And that is exactly how this weekend started. Of course, I still had to go to my real job, the job that nets me a paycheck, the one that allows me to do rescue, but afterward the clock is punched, it’s all about the […]

Rescue is NOT and should NOT be considered a competitive sport. It is for the animals. It is for something bigger than oneself. It is not about you on a personal level, or about your organization. It is ALL about the dog, the cat, the reptile…whatever needs saving. Rescue is ALL about finding the best

The stork kept busy this weekend when a second delivery was planned and the awaiting parents, Amy and Grant and their two sons, waited excitedly to receive their new furbaby into the family. Sara, a Cavapoo, was also released to AHFK in hopes of finding a perfect family and home for her. And, we did.

This past weekend we celebrated two, in my book, National Holidays: National Dog Mom Day on May 11th and Mother’s Day on May 12th, today. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate either day than for Almost Home Foster & Rescue to play the preverbal stork and deliver furbabies to awaiting mommas and

Bart Starr, a three year old Boston Terrier came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue by way of Felicia Stilley, Foster Momma in Oklahoma.  She found Bart, dumped in her yard, as she does so many.  Felicia had him vetted; vaccinated, 4DX Tested, and neutered.  Unfortunately, Bart tested positive for Heartworm.  He was prescribed 30

Our adoption application/agreement gives the adopting family the opportunity to enjoy a two-week sleepover with their newly adoptive furbaby.  This gives the furbaby some time to settle in and adjust some, as well as some time for the human family members to adjust and find a routine. It took Samantha and Jeff all of 36

Etymology. The origin of the name “Oreo” is unknown, but there are many hypotheses, including derivations from the French word or, meaning “gold”, or from the Greek word ωραίο (oreo) meaning “nice” or “attractive”. Others believe that the cookie was named Oreo simply because the name was short and easy to pronounce. Whatever the name’s origin

  Chopper was welcomed into Almost Home Foster and Rescue.  He was a breeder-release.  He was released with three siblings and his momma.  Momma, shortly after their birth, preceded to chew his foot off; hence, the name Chopper.  But this little disability didn’t stop this little guy, it didn’t even slow him down.   Jessica

Zoozie means:                 The prettiest of the pretty girls.  “She’s the bee’s knees, a real Zoozie!” Zoozie, a popular term used in the 1920s Flapper Era sure rung true with our own Zoozie Beagle.  With one striking blue eye and one brown, Zoozie was definitely the “Prettiest of the Pretty Girls.” Zoozie was discovered

“Dianne, I have an 8 week old Chihuahua. Can you take her?” “Felicia, I can take any Chi.  We can find homes for all the Chi’s up here.” “Okay, but I’m not driving to Kansas City to meet you with just one dog.  I will find two more.” So goes the typical conversation between Foster