With the help of many, in almost as many ways, 27 dogs made their freedom ride from the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota to Chicago, IL suburbs. Leaving behind a hard life outdoors on the Native American Pine Ridge Reservation, these dogs now have a bright future ahead of them, one filled with love, safety, […]
A Chance to Make an Incredible Difference
In a not-so-faraway land filled with ancient traditions, thousands of dogs struggle to survive in a harsh environment. The people of this land revere these dogs as they do all of nature. Life, however, is a constant challenge for the people as well. Almost Home Foundation has chosen to rescue some of the puppies before the cruel, […]
Peanut, World’s Ugliest Dog 2014
Every year the World’s Ugliest Dog contest is held in Petaluma, California. While at first mention, one might think it’s an affair to mock the less-than-beautiful/aesthetically pleasing in the canine world, it’s actually held with a more sincere intention. As much as the purpose is to judge, and award, “ugliness” – the contest also supports […]
Wordless Wednesday: Cruelty and Kindness
Source: Deanne Blenkle, Almost Home Foundation (If you’d like to help, here’s AHF’s kitty wishlist for ideas)
What Better Way to Get Your Kitten Fix?
Every Spring, like clockwork (or the movie Groundhog Day), the same thing happens. Year after year, unspayed cats give birth to litters of kittens that have no homes. And every Spring, rescues try their darnedest to do everything they can for the most kittens (and mamas) possible. But it ain’t easy, folks. There are mainly […]