Author name: Dianne Snater

Early in February, 6 Chihuahua/Terrier mix puppies made their way to Almost Home Foster & Rescue in Minnesota from Oklahoma.  Foster Momma Regan, answered a “free to a good home, need gone asap” ad on Craigslist.  She asked all the right questions, “Is she vaccinated? Is she spayed? Does she have any health issues?”  “Yes, […]

  Cody’s story is one of abuse, heartbreaking decisions, not once, but twice, relocation and do-overs.  Cody’s life wasn’t always filled with uncertainty, but it sure started early in his life – at the ripe ole’ age of 6 months.   Cody’s origin began in Eastern KY.  His momma worked and saved to buy Cody

    When Dave and I began Almost Home Foster & Rescue, we had stated that  we would always try to help those furbabies that were “located in our own backyard.”  We had been tagging, pulling, and saving so many dogs from the Southern states, “trying to save them all,”  a feat that we quickly

    When Dave and I began Almost Home Foster & Rescue, we had stated that  we would always try to help those furbabies that were “located in our own backyard.”  We had been tagging, pulling, and saving so many dogs from the Southern states, “trying to save them all,”  a feat that we quickly

AHFK Foster Momma Felicia Stilley of Wewoka OK is the female version of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animal Advocacy.  Felicia makes the daily rounds of the local shelters and pounds in her area, much like Florence Nightingale of the sick and wounded.  She is diligent in pulling those surrendered, abused, forgotten

Cora is a 4-Year-Old, F1 Cavapoo who was recently released from breeding.  Recently, as on Friday morning I picked up this beautiful King Cavalier Spaniel.  She has the most beautiful eyes that beg the nearest human to, “Just pet me.  Please just hold me, love me.”  She is truly a Velcro-pupper and we needed a

      “You don’t miss it till it’s gone” is a common idiom that expresses the idea that people often, but not always, take things for granted until they are no longer present.  It highlights the tendency to overlook the value of something, or someone, until its absence makes it apparent.  This phrase is

              Albert came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue by way of Oklahoma.  An elderly couple, unable to care for this 3-year-old, 10# Chihuahua disposed of him at the local shelter, “Someone will take him.”  A phrase used repeatedly.  This time, however, Albert lucked out and he was quickly

  I attended College/Vocational Technical College in Alexandria MN back in the late 70’s.  I loved it up there.  The lakes, the trees, the openness; long stretches where commercial, residential, disruption seemed to be non-existent.  It reminded me of summer vacations, one week a year, spent at our Grandparent’s resort in Merrifield Minnesota, located just

Our second set of Deer-Headed Chihuahua/Dachshund mix fur-kids to arrive at Almost Home Foster & Rescue were Molly Jr, Punkin, Rusty, and Walter.  All needed vetting and to be altered.  Once that was completed, they were available for adoption.  Photos and bios of Punkin, Rusty, and Walter will be on our website soon… almosthomefoster.com Molly Jr,