Author name: Dianne Snater

  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

This story is worth repeating, as another Hound Dog, George Mason is now safe and secure, loved and healthy. Once upon a time…Yepper, that is how long Pamela Rosenthal and me have been in cahoots – been acquaintances, fought for animal rights, health, and welfare, and worked together in rescue. Our first encounter was through

Elmer T was welcomed into Almost Home Foster & Rescue by way of Nicholas County Animal Shelter in Summersville WV.  Amber and Logan Gregory agreed to foster Elmer for our rescue until we had room to bring him in.  That day finally arrived and Elmer, together with Bolt, also from WV were transported to Minnesota.

Lillian was surrendered to Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN by a local, SE Minnesota breeder.  The owner of the breeding facility had purchased Lillian from an Amish-based puppy mill.  She had been used extensively to produce beautiful, Red Cocker Spaniels.  However, her life, for 24/7 had been confined to a cage, only to

  It is a common weekly, sometimes daily occurrence to receive another plea for help from Almost Home Foster & Rescue’s Foster Momma Felicia Stilley.  This woman, upon waking nearly every day, finds another abandoned, dumped, neglected, four-legged furbaby in her yard.  Word has gotten around her hometown that she cares for and fosters the

The region where AHFK is located is in a rural area of SE Minnesota.  The community is mainly elderly or retired couples, those who are looking for a smaller furbaby and companion who can travel with them, snuggle with them, and be a comfort to them.  The Chihuahua breed is an easier breed to place

Sandy, an F1 Cavapoo was surrendered to Almost Home Foster & Rescue from a local breeder.  She was released at the age of 18 months and escaped from a life of breeding.  She is a lucky one.  Many are destined to breed unto death.  This, however, was not to be the fate of Sandy.