Author name: Dianne Snater

  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

Jackson was at risk of being euthanized. At 8 years of age, and blind, Jackson became confused and upset Christmas morning when a group of small children infiltrated his home and disrupted his day. He became nippy and the owners decided to have him euthanized. We received a call from Amanda, owner/operator of The pet

Freya, a breeder-release, was welcomed into Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN early in November.  Because we did not have access to vetting records, Freya’s adoption eligibility was delayed until her quarantine period ended and she was brought up to date on vaccinations.  Once those were complete, she received a much needed dental and a spay