Our Success

    Lucky originally came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN in April of 2024.  He completed his vetting and was adopted in August of 2024.  He returned to AHFR in December of 2025. “We don’t want to keep lucky…peeing all over…won’t let us diaper him.” I didn’t ask any more questions.  I […]

Felicia Stilley is a dedicated foster who primarily works with large dogs. However, after seeing the need at local shelters and dealing with abandoned dogs of all sizes, she has successfully vetted and rescued numerous dogs ranging from small to large. Felicia even rescued our two personal dogs, Peyton (formerly Blondie) and Ada, who have

This past November we received a call.  “Breeder is releasing three dogs.  A female Bichon, 6 years of age, a female, 6-year old Yorkshire Terrier, and a 3 month old, male, Morkie pup.  Can you take all three?” It always seems that regardless if we have the room or not, we rearrange here, scoot a

Jackson was at risk of being euthanized. At 8 years of age, and blind, Jackson became confused and upset Christmas morning when a group of small children infiltrated his home and disrupted his day. He became nippy and the owners decided to have him euthanized. We received a call from Amanda, owner/operator of The pet

Freya, a breeder-release, was welcomed into Almost Home Foster & Rescue of MN early in November.  Because we did not have access to vetting records, Freya’s adoption eligibility was delayed until her quarantine period ended and she was brought up to date on vaccinations.  Once those were complete, she received a much needed dental and a spay

    On September 10th of this year, we received a call from Karen.  After 6 years of being a human momma to her Senior Rosie of Arkansas, she had to let her go.  Karen knew that Rosie would let her know when it was time.  Her labored breathing, her struggle to get up and

  At the end of September, Linda and Mark reached out to me; “Dianne, we have a friend that might possibly lose her place to live. She, medically, is in very bad health. We feel that she will be in a nursing home soon. She has a Standard Goldendoodle. Could you check with rescues that

Rambo, the last of the 18 Chiweenies that were surrendered to Almost Home Foster & Rescue, found his furever home and family yesterday.  He was, by far, our most elusive pup of the group.  Once caught, he would shower his captor with kisses, but one had to catch him first.   Sarah, a firm believer

Huey came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue along with a total of 17 other siblings, half-siblings, litter mates and extended canine family members.  Huey was in the second group of owner surrenders.  Medical issues, loss of job/income and a temporary physical disability put the family between a rock and a hard spot, unable to

“Michelle, can we move a couple of dogs the Saturday after Thanksgiving?  Do you think that we can find drivers?”   “I don’t know, we can try,” was Michelle Zdybicki’s response.   “Let’s put it out there.  I’ll drive to Kearney if I have to.”   Later, Michelle contacted me, “Are we still trying to