Author name: Dianne Snater

  Layla was welcomed into rescue, into Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN by way of a breeder-release.  We were stunned, as she was only  2 1/2 years of age and an iconic example of a beautiful Yorkshire Terrier.  Although we were elated that she would not spend her days caged, producing only for […]

  Allie (Alice) came to Rescue when Oklahoma Law Enforcement stepped in and removed her and others from a neglectful, horrific environment.  Originally, Almost Home Foster & Rescue was asked to take in 2 Chihuahuas and 5 Shih Tzu mixes.  We were not given any additional information.  We were given one Chihuahua and one Shih

  Hello, my name is Molly.  I am a Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise’ mix, aka, a Teddy Bear.  My fur parents should never have been used for breeding.  I have a severe underbite, a genetic issue, but then, sometimes it is all about the money with little or no concern for our well-being Approximately

Kari was welcomed into Almost Home Foster & Rescue when she was surrendered to rescue as a breeder-release.  She had a severe underbite, therefore she would not be used for breeding.  The genetic deficiency was not a trait that this establishment wanted the litters to be at risk of carrying on for generations.  Kari, a

  Facebook Beaver, WV, located in Raleigh County, is a small, declining community with a median household income ranging between $28,229 and $30,870, and a poverty rate of approximately 14.5%–16.6%. The area, with a population under 500, has a cost of living roughly 19% below the national average but faces challenges from a shrinking, aging

    Lucky originally came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN in April of 2024.  He completed his vetting and was adopted in August of 2024.  He returned to AHFR in December of 2025. “We don’t want to keep lucky…peeing all over…won’t let us diaper him.” I didn’t ask any more questions.  I

Felicia Stilley is a dedicated foster who primarily works with large dogs. However, after seeing the need at local shelters and dealing with abandoned dogs of all sizes, she has successfully vetted and rescued numerous dogs ranging from small to large. Felicia even rescued our two personal dogs, Peyton (formerly Blondie) and Ada, who have

This past November we received a call.  “Breeder is releasing three dogs.  A female Bichon, 6 years of age, a female, 6-year old Yorkshire Terrier, and a 3 month old, male, Morkie pup.  Can you take all three?” It always seems that regardless if we have the room or not, we rearrange here, scoot a