Author name: Dianne Snater

When an application is received, processed, and all the boxes are checked, then and only then do we at Almost Home Foster & Rescue schedule a meet and greet. This time, the procedure was backwards. We were contacted by Paul and Julie. They would be traveling in the Albert Lea area on Thursday and, “if […]

One year for Christmas, I received a game called “See the USA.” I loved that game. Due to the financial status of our family, and its size, we weren’t able to travel and see the sights that the United States had to offer. This game gave me an escape to “travel” the USA if only

Apollo came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue as part of a packaged deal.  Apollo, along with his three siblings, his momma, and grand momma, surrendered to rescue.  Apollo watched as his family members, one by one were adopted and moved on with their new families and enjoyed new adventures and homes…their homes.  It didn’t

Sometimes the rescue weekend starts early. Sometimes it starts on Wednesday. And that is exactly how this weekend started. Of course, I still had to go to my real job, the job that nets me a paycheck, the one that allows me to do rescue, but afterward the clock is punched, it’s all about the

Rescue is NOT and should NOT be considered a competitive sport. It is for the animals. It is for something bigger than oneself. It is not about you on a personal level, or about your organization. It is ALL about the dog, the cat, the reptile…whatever needs saving. Rescue is ALL about finding the best

The stork kept busy this weekend when a second delivery was planned and the awaiting parents, Amy and Grant and their two sons, waited excitedly to receive their new furbaby into the family. Sara, a Cavapoo, was also released to AHFK in hopes of finding a perfect family and home for her. And, we did.

This past weekend we celebrated two, in my book, National Holidays: National Dog Mom Day on May 11th and Mother’s Day on May 12th, today. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate either day than for Almost Home Foster & Rescue to play the preverbal stork and deliver furbabies to awaiting mommas and

Bart Starr, a three year old Boston Terrier came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue by way of Felicia Stilley, Foster Momma in Oklahoma.  She found Bart, dumped in her yard, as she does so many.  Felicia had him vetted; vaccinated, 4DX Tested, and neutered.  Unfortunately, Bart tested positive for Heartworm.  He was prescribed 30

Our adoption application/agreement gives the adopting family the opportunity to enjoy a two-week sleepover with their newly adoptive furbaby.  This gives the furbaby some time to settle in and adjust some, as well as some time for the human family members to adjust and find a routine. It took Samantha and Jeff all of 36