Our Success

              Albert came to Almost Home Foster & Rescue by way of Oklahoma.  An elderly couple, unable to care for this 3-year-old, 10# Chihuahua disposed of him at the local shelter, “Someone will take him.”  A phrase used repeatedly.  This time, however, Albert lucked out and he was quickly

  I attended College/Vocational Technical College in Alexandria MN back in the late 70’s.  I loved it up there.  The lakes, the trees, the openness; long stretches where commercial, residential, disruption seemed to be non-existent.  It reminded me of summer vacations, one week a year, spent at our Grandparent’s resort in Merrifield Minnesota, located just

Our second set of Deer-Headed Chihuahua/Dachshund mix fur-kids to arrive at Almost Home Foster & Rescue were Molly Jr, Punkin, Rusty, and Walter.  All needed vetting and to be altered.  Once that was completed, they were available for adoption.  Photos and bios of Punkin, Rusty, and Walter will be on our website soon… almosthomefoster.com Molly Jr,

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

  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.

“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

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

  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

“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

  Lilly, one of the final four to make it to rescue as a breeder-release, found her furever home and family on Friday.  Lilly, a white, nearly 8# Toy Poodle enjoyed a full spa treatment, courtesy of Amanda Weigel, owner/operator of The Pet Authority in Albert Lea, finalized her vetting, including a complete dental with Doctor