Author name: Dianne Snater

  Smokey made her way to Almost Home Foster and Rescue through a breeder-release.  It is a little tougher to adopt out when these furbabies are middle aged, but our patience for the perfect home and family eventually pays off. Smokey was extremely lucky in that we had two families, both repeat adopters of Almost […]

Copper came to be through backyard breeding.  Momma Beagle gave birth to more pups than the breeders could sell and there was the threat of dumping them.  Why Not?  They were now considered an expense and the longer they held onto them, the more their profits from the previous sales would dwindle, so for little

      Ceyone, a petite, Maltese/Toy Poodle Mix was found in the wee, dark hours of the morning, laying atop the garbage in a large, 32-gallon container.  It appeared as if she was thrown out with the trash as one would do when cleaning their car.  She was just laying there.  Too stunned to

About 4 weeks ago, Adam and his family had adopted Jewels.  Jewels originally came from an Amish puppy mill but was purchased at an auction by another breeder.  We at Almost Home Foster & Rescue were not aware of Jewels origination and thus, not aware of her lack of socialization with humans and, most of

Emmy, along with her two sisters, Rose and Raina, and her Momma, Sherry, were surrendered to Almost Home Foster & Rescue.  A local breeder is closing his doors and has asked for our help in finding homes for those remaining at his facility.  We don’t say “no” to those needing help in our own backyard.

  In May of this year, it was witnessed that Ricky, then called Whiskey, was tossed from a vehicle.  The Good Samaritan that witnessed this horrific event, scooped him up and surrendered him to Gratitude Farms of East Bethel.  Because of the nature of which Ricky was abandoned, the local authorities were called, and the

  Every so often there is a furbaby that crosses our threshold at Almost Home Foster & Rescue, and one knows that this will be a tough one to let go.  Maake was that furbaby.  He came to us by way of Oklahoma.  After being tormented and abused by a youngster, Maake threw his head

      Lucky…Lucky in Love, Lucky 7, “As Luck would have it…” Lucky and his fur-sister Ringo were surrendered to AHFK Foster Momma Felicia Stilley of Oklahoma.  Lucky’s momma was entering hospice care with severe dementia and could no longer care for her furbabies, and the family didn’t want them either.  It was suspected

Bolt was surrendered to Lisa Dawn Hatfield of West Virginia.  His owner had a terminal medical condition, and she was no longer able to care for Bolt.  She entrusted Bolt to Lisa.  Lisa found, what she thought was a nurturing home and family, however, Bolt was given away to a family member.  He was attacked

The State Transport Pages, located on Facebook, require a rescue to be affiliated with the animal that is being moved across state lines.  The rescue assumes the responsibility of said animal, and the guarantee to “intake” the animal should the adoption, transfer, health of the animal be comprised.  This month, Almost Home Foster MN License