Almost Home Foster Kennels

Dianne Snater
Founder/Owner
Almost Home Foster
MN LIcense #132328
507.219.1751

Our Success

As Part of a Six-Pack and Avoidance from the Pound, This Little Chihuahua has Found Her Home

  Charly, along with her 5 siblings made her way to Minnesota, to Almost Home Foster & Rescue at the age of 6 months.  Their momma had been listed on Craigslist as “free to a good home.”  We all know where that could lead and the horror stories that circulate because of animals being given away […]

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From Deplorable Conditions, Starved, Emaciated, and Clinging to Life; Lyla is now Pampered, Cherished, and Loved

  Lyla, along with five additional Chihuahuas, was confiscated from a deplorable, inhumane, neglected environment in West Virginia.  The owner was charged and the 6 Chihuahuas, starved, emaciated, and clinging to life, were made wards of the West Virginia Humane Society.  As they regained their health, an East Coast Rescue stepped up and tagged the

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This Little Treasurer Bearer Proves to be the Ultimate Gift for this Furever Family

Casper, both as a given name and as a pet name, generally means “treasurer” or “treasurer bearer.”  Derived from Gaspar, said to have been one of the three Magi who paid homage to the infant Jesus, bearing the gift of frankincense.   We associate the color white with Casper, as in the Friendly Ghost, a

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Mercedes Encompasses Benevolence, Kindness, Grace and Mercy and We are Furever Grateful for Her Furever Family and Home

Mercedes, a feminine name which reveals a more humble, charitable nature than the luxury lifestyle it so often inspires.  Mercedes encompasses benevolence, kindness, and compassion.  However, Mercedes was just a bit too long of a name for this little 7#, white, friendly, breeder-release Maltese, therefore Merci’, meaning thank you, one of mercies and graces, seemed

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Our Little Rambunctious Maddie Finds the Perfect Home and Family

Maddie, a very well-socialized three-year-old, had the spit and vinegar of a confident toddler.  She demanded attention, loved to play, enjoyed the outdoors, and could go air-borne on a jump that should have landed her in agility competitions.  All she needed was to complete her vetting, spend a day at the grooming spa, and find

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“Yabba dabba doo, Where’s Your Get Up and Go?” To a Safe and Secure Home and Family…Fred is Now Settled

In ancient English history, the name Fred was commonly used as a title for noble leaders, as it signified their role in maintaining peace and administering justice.  In a more comical sense, Fred can be associated with Fred Flintstone, the main character of the animated sitcom, The Flintstones.  Fred is generally portrayed as impulsive, immature,

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Frenchie, Our Little Okie Diva, is Living the Life, Pampered and Cherished

Frenchie, along with her 5 siblings made their way to Minnesota, to Almost Home Foster & Rescue at the age of 6 months.  Their momma had been listed on Craigslist as “free to a good home.”  We all know where that could lead and the horror stories that circulate as a result of animals being given

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Mabeline Hits the Jackpot! Her Search for a Furever Home and Family is Complete, and it is Exactly the Environment that Mabeline Desired.

Mabeline’s rescue journey began in December of 2018 when we welcomed her to Almost Home Foster & Rescue.  She was an owner/surrender.  There was a new baby in the home and “no time for Mabeline.”  At 4 years of age, it was the only home and family that she knew.  Mabeline was adopted quickly.  She

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Raleigh Thought that He had Won the Lottery…His New Home was the “Cat’s Meow”

Raleigh, at 7.2# carried a BIG Personality and had an air of confidence about him.  He was quick to approach new individuals, loved to be held and cuddled and wanted to be first in everything that took place.  Amanda Weigel, owner of the The Pet Authority in Albert Lea MN just couldn’t get over “how

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