Almost Home Foster 

& Rescue of MN

Dianne Snater
Founder/Owner
Almost Home Foster & Rescue

A 501c3 Not for Profit Organization

EIN #83-2127146
507.219.1751

Author name: Dianne Snater

Lilly’s Second Chance Nets Her the Title of “Daddy’s Girl”

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 learned, is […]

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Unsocialized, Fearful, Timid, Lizzy’s Rough Start in Life Takes a Huge Turn – Now Filled with Love, Cuddles, and Compassion

  It appears that there is a Chiweenie outbreak of late.  Foster Momma Felicia Stilley informed us that there was a breeding and hoarding situation in the Wewoka Oklahoma area.  Rescuers were asked to help.  Felicia began pulling Chihuahua/Dachshund pups and mommas from the site.  It is reported that there were 40 puppers on site.

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Kona Lost the Only Family He Knew, But Life Had So Much More in Store for Him…So Much More!

“Hi, are you still looking for a German Shorthaired Pointer?  I just got a text from someone looking  to surrender one,” Melissa Bassett-Carroll, founder and operator of The Rescue Connection, located in Lansing MN.  “I actually have no information.  He just sent me a text out of the blue.  I am on my way to

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“Good Things Come to Those Who Wait…and Wait…and Wait” for Brandy (Bourbon), this Family was Worth the Wait.

Brandy (Bourbon), a six-year-old Lemon Beagle was released from breeding back in July of 2024.  Brandy had several applications, even more inquiries, and even had an approved adoption.  However, after just a few days, it was apparent that the environment wasn’t a good fit for Brandy.  She longed to be outside, a lot!  She longed

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Dollie was able to Squelch Her Flight or Fight Demeanor and Settle in With Her Perfect, Furever Family

  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 learned, is

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Stepping Up in Rescue Means Committing to, “Yes, I Can Help!”

“Do you know any Doberman Pinscher Rescues up there?  I have a full-blooded female.  Ears and tail docked, fully vetted, very sweet and was at one time, fully trained…one just needs to know the right words.  She gets along with other dogs, cats – so-so, and very small dogs.  A Vet Tech got her from

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Fancy, a Zesty, Little Toy Poodle, Makes it Big with Her Furever Family

Fancy * IA came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue by way of a breeder release.  Over the past several years, AHFK has been assisting a local breeder to downsize and eventually close the doors to their breeding business, restructure their vision in animal care, renovate their building and business and re-open as a boarding facility

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Marsha Uses Telepathy to Call to Pick Her Furever Family!

Our Memorial Weekend started out early this past week.  Early evening on Wednesday, Carla and Allen visited Almost Home Foster & Rescue.  They had visited our website: almosthomefoster.com where Carla claims, “Marsha was calling to me.”  Initially they were interested in adopting Marsha and her sister Susie, however, we have made it our policy not

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Why Adopting Littermates Can Be Problematic

Adopting littermate puppies can lead to challenges due to littermate syndrome, where they become overly bonded and can struggle to bond with humans and other animals. While possible, it requires significant extra effort and dedication to minimize the risk of behavioral issues and ensure the dogs thrive.  Why Adopting Littermates Can Be Problematic: Littermate Syndrome: Puppies from

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