Author name: Dianne Snater

The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a huge personality. A national symbol of Mexico, these alert and amusing “purse dogs” stand among the oldest breeds of the Americas, with a lineage going back to the ancient kingdoms of pre-Columbian times. The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing no more than […]

Lucy Lou was walked into a rural, Kentucky animal shelter by her parents.  They removed her collar and walked away.  Unable to care for her, they felt they had no choice.  Lucy, known as Baby Girl, was a slight, petite, 14# Beagle mix.  She was only a year old, and the only family that she had

“Hey, I got you 4 Chihuahua puppies.  All female.  When can you take them?”  I shake my head, take in a deep breath, and respond, “Let me get a hold of Michelle.  I’ll let you know.” Before the date could get in the books, Felicia texted me back, “Now there are 6 Chihuahuas, and a

Adoptions just don’t happen.  Adoptions through Almost Home Foster & Rescue and planned out, applications are scrutinized, and the potential homes and families are visited prior to adoption.  Libby had a number of applications.  Good applications with great families wanting to adopt.  We didn’t have a family that wasn’t deserving of her, however, Libby’s background,

As the old cliche and saying goes, “When the cat’s away, the mouse will play.”  We find that, more often than not, “When the hubby is away, the wife will….search Petfinder.”  And, we are so thankful that she did. Kris contacted Almost Home Foster & Rescue when Sammie’s photo popped up after Bernese Mountain Dog

Mulan, at 3 years of age, was released to Almost Home Foster & Rescue.  She is a Powder-Puff, Chinese Crested, and she is gorgeous.  She was acclimated well with other dogs but was shy around her humans.  The Chinese Crested breed is a playful companion dog that is as sensitive emotionally as they are physically. 

Our mission, our goal, at Almost Home Foster and Rescue is to find the perfect home and family for each and every rescue that we take in.  We look for the best possible fit, the best environment and, well, the best of everything for our little puppers.  Some take longer than others to find their

It is stated that, “The eyes are the window to the soul.”  A person’s eyes can reveal their true feelings, emotions, and inner character, allowing others to perceive their state of mind simply by looking at them, their eyes act as a visible representation of their deeper self.   Since eye contact is a significant