Author name: Dianne Snater

    Renegade originally came into rescue back in December of 2021.  Abandoned in West Virginia, we transplanted him to Minnesota, where he was vetted and treated for heartworm.  He was one of the lucky ones, he had a family in Northern Minnesota waiting for the “all clear” after his treatment.  Life was good for

Knock, Knock Puddin’ – Head. Once again I am behind in posting.  A Whirlwind of constant activity keeps me moving with little or no time to sit down and bring those who follow Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN up-to-date with our intakes, and especially our adoptions.  I just noticed that I gave the PUPDATE

  As is common in the southern states, if a hound proves not to be a worthy hunter; can’t bring home the goods, he/she is cut loose from the pack; left behind, forgotten.  They are considered commodities and if that doesn’t bring in the dollars, the goods, the rabbits, coons, or whatever else their human

  Jeff and Samantha and their three children opened their hearts and home to Maggie, a Pomeranian/Poodle mix puppy in May of 2024.  Shortly thereafter, Samantha contacted Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN to put a bug in our ear, “We would like to add another 4-legged furbaby to our family.  Please reach out

As the saying goes, “The best way to honor a loved one who has passed, is to open your heart to another in need.”  And that is exactly what Mike and Nancy did.  They had lost their little Mango, a Beagle suspected of being used as a research animal who had recently been diagnosed with

Maggie, a miniature Poodle, was initially welcomed into Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN in March of 2025.  She was scared of everything.  Skittered away from everybody.  Hid and cowered at any noise, sound, or unfamiliar sight.  We had her at rescue for 6 months before she was adopted and we found a fabulous home. 

Ali, nka Titan, was also secured by Felicia Stilley, Foster Momma Extraordinaire of Oklahoma.  Ali, testing heartworm positive, was surrendered by his family to the Seminole County Animal Shelter.  Oklahoma Animal Shelters have a three-day hold for surrenders and strays, after that, if not claimed or adopted, they are euthanized.  Not because the shelter staff

  PUPDATE FROM LARRY & PAT! Dianne, thank you again for the opportunity to adopt these two sweethearts. Almost 4 weeks have passed now but they took no time at all settling right in and it’s already tough remembering a time when we didn’t have them. Still lots of Zoomies going on as well as

  Bella’s world went into a tailspin.  The family that loved and cared for her since she was a wee pup had to make the heart-wrenching decision to give her up at the age of 8.  Their son was severely allergic to Bella and although for three years they tried to keep their child and Bella