Author name: Dianne Snater

Frenchie, along with her 5 siblings made their 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 as a result of animals being given […]

Mabeline’s rescue journey began in December of 2018 when we welcomed her to Almost Home Foster & Rescue.  She was an owner/surrender.  There was a new baby in the home and “no time for Mabeline.”  At 4 years of age, it was the only home and family that she knew.  Mabeline was adopted quickly.  She

Raleigh, at 7.2# carried a BIG Personality and had an air of confidence about him.  He was quick to approach new individuals, loved to be held and cuddled and wanted to be first in everything that took place.  Amanda Weigel, owner of the The Pet Authority in Albert Lea MN just couldn’t get over “how

Penny was welcomed into Almost Home Foster & Rescue through a breeder-release program. Penny, a 5 year-old Toy Poodle proved to be very timid, afraid of everything, noises, sights, sounds, people. Her trust in the world around her was nil. She found comfort in her kennel. We only crate at night. Our fosters are given

“I need rescue for a Black Lab, ASAP,” Felicia Stilley, Almost Home Foster MN License #132328 Foster Momma texted. “We don’t do big dogs,” I texted back. “My insurance company is breed ignorant and I can’t risk losing the farm coverage.” “I know, but can you find rescue?” she responded. I was just coming off

Kassie was welcomed into rescue, into Almost Home Foster MN License #132328 as breeder-release. She was only 8 months old at the time of intake and had never been bred, never delivered puppies. The local breeder that we have been assisting as of late, has asked us to help in finding exceptional homes for the

The saying “in like a lion, out like a lamb” refers to the weather in March, which can be unpredictable, starting with harsh, winter-like conditions and often transitioning to milder, spring-like weather by the end of the month. In Minnesota, however, our weather came in like a lamb, unseasonably warm with daytime temps in the

  Whitey, a Miniature Schnauzer, was very social with other dogs, but was timid and reserved around humans.  Whitey was just beginning to come out of her shell, to approach us when we appeared, however, we still played a little “catch-me-if-you-can” when it was time to come in.  We knew that the ideal home for