Author name: Dianne Snater

Huey came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue along with a total of 17 other siblings, half-siblings, litter mates and extended canine family members.  Huey was in the second group of owner surrenders.  Medical issues, loss of job/income and a temporary physical disability put the family between a rock and a hard spot, unable to […]

“Michelle, can we move a couple of dogs the Saturday after Thanksgiving?  Do you think that we can find drivers?”   “I don’t know, we can try,” was Michelle Zdybicki’s response.   “Let’s put it out there.  I’ll drive to Kearney if I have to.”   Later, Michelle contacted me, “Are we still trying to

  “Michelle, can we move a couple of dogs the Saturday after Thanksgiving?  Do you think that we can find drivers?”   “I don’t know, we can try,” was Michelle’s response.   “Let’s put it out there.  I’ll drive to Kearney if I have to.”   Later on, Michelle contacted me, “Are we still trying

For whatever reason, we at Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN Lic. 132328, don’t ask and really don’t care, why breeders are releasing their “stock” to us.  We know that we will find them the best possible home and family.  But when little 3-month-old Finn, a Bichon Frise’ & Yorkshire Terrier was released to

“Well, Happy Adoption Day to me!  My very own pony!  Just what I always wanted!  But, mommy and daddy, where is the saddle?  Can I ride now, can I?”  Little Winnie’s dreams had come true.  Just like every other little girl, all she wanted was her very own pony. “No, Baby-girl, that’s your brother.  Yes,

The last of the Chiweenies arrived in early October.  Lucy, Winnie, Rocky II and Rambo.  The previous 14 had all been adopted, however, Huey was returned to rescue.  His puppy energy was more than the ailing 10 year Shih Tzu in the home could endure and the family thought it best to return Huey so

  Piper originally came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue by way of North Carolina.  Foster Momma Donna Williams pulled this little Chocolate Beagle, fostered her and had the initial vetting done, readying her for transport to Minnesota.  Unfortunately, this little, one-eyed, a genetic disability,  Piper-girl tested heartworm positive.  The initial treatment was started and

  Foster Momma, Felicia Stilley, once again made the rounds through those pounds and animal shelters near her home.  The intake of owner/surrenders and strays is overwhelming for her area of Oklahoma and with only a 3-day hold for each animal, the chances at survival for these animals, let alone finding a furever home and

Foster Momma, Felicia Stilley, once again made the rounds through those pounds and animal shelters near her home.  The intake of owner/surrenders and strays is overwhelming for her area of Oklahoma and with only a 3-day hold for each animal, the chances at survival for these animals, let alone finding a furever home and family

  With the loss of Rocky’s Poppa Jack, early in September, Rocky found himself back at Almost Home Foster & Rescue.  Rocky’s extended family members checked on him often and when they went through his Poppa’s apartment, they were quick to drop off Rocky’s personal items, his leather collar, his sunglasses, his leather jacket.  Those