Our Success

  To find oneself incarcerated in an Oklahoma Animal Shelter can be a death sentence.  With a three day hold on strays and surrenders, the chance of getting out is slim at best.  Rescues located in the North are constantly tagged and approached, sometimes begging to get these abandoned animals out of Oklahoma and into […]

  We love repeat adopters. William first became an AHFK family member in October of 2020 when he adopted Tucker.  Tucker, if one remembers, lived in Oklahoma with his family.  The family dynamics changed and the family split and moved out and on, however, they left Tucker behind.  Tucker was taken in by a foster

  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

  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

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

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

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

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,

What is the true meaning of FAMILY? Family consists of people who support and love you, and the people that you can confide in and the people who you can trust.  An ideal family is characterized by love, support, communication, trust, and shared values.  Having a strong family unit provides emotional support, a sense of

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