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Meet our forever fosters...
...wait, what's a forever foster?
Sometimes dogs come in to our care that we think may be difficult to rehome, often because they are in their twilight years, or they have an existing medical condition.
In these cases, Almost Home offers to cover medical expenses, in exchange for a loving home for them to spend their, hopefully many, remaining years.
We couldn't do this without the support of generous people like you!
Below you can meet our forever fosters and, if you wish to do so, sponsor them monthly.
Arthur
Here at Almost Home Dog Rescue we have made a few changes! We have changed King Arthur’s castle for a more suitable long term residence for him plus we have modified Arthurs old castle to become an isolation and whelping unit.💚 All of this was done with funds from an extremely kind and supportive volunteer 😍 Arthur has been with us almost 2 years and he is a old lad who just wants to live out the rest of his days with people he knows and his own routine. A previous rehoming didn’t work out for him as he takes a long time to trust people and can be unpredictable when excited...which has resulted in him biting a couple of times. Therefore we have decided that Arthur is going to be staying at Almost Home Dog Rescue for the rest of his days as a forever foster. ❤️ That’s why he needed a new castle!👑 We know Arthur has a huge following and a lot of people who love him dearly. He even has volunteers who only come up to walk him! 💕As Arthur is a forever foster, you can sponsor him monthly. These funds can go towards his vet and food bills, also maintaining his new castle to a high enough standard! 💚 We thank you for your on going support and understanding! We simply couldn’t do it without you!💛
- Almost Home x
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Bertie
After a rather difficult life, Bertie has finally found the retirement knee/sofa he deserves. This gentle little soul is absolutely adored. He loves cuddling and snoozing on his human’s lap. He struggles to get too far with his crooked spine, but loves a gentle stretch of his legs on the yard with his new brother and sister, Penni and Rupert.
- Rosie & Liz x
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Brucey
We’ve had our little Brucey a few weeks now. He's settled very well and sleeps on our bed. He loves a little walk on the beach and loves his ball. We just adore him. Thank you, Almost Home Dog Rescue, for letting us give Brucey his forever home.
- Michelle x
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Bubble
This is Bubble the squiffy Frenchie. She has allergies that will require ongoing treatment for the rest of her life and legs that go in all different directions but she’s the happiest pooch alive. She loves to play with her toys and enjoys charging around fields with her little/big sister, Nirvana. Let’s hope we have a few good years for this girl so she can carry on being an absolute jester and making everyone laugh.
- Vikki x
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Buddy
Ever since my potential Foster sister Lilly came to see me back in March this year my life has been nothing short of daily fun-filled adventures...! ‘Cos Lilly is blind we now help each other. She shows me the exciting new walks that are familiar to her and I guide her with unfamiliar territory. The village I live in is fab. So many daily country walks. I go everywhere with my new family. We’ve only just come back home from a week-long travel where I crossed the sea on a ship and travelled many miles by car (with many stops) to enjoy a ‘holiday’ in the South of France...! Cool or what...?!! The private grounds and swimming pool was cool as well...! I now have me own passport too...!! The only thing I don’t understand yet is when my two daddies look at me and say they are so lucky their tears fall... I thought tears were because you were sad.... After a huge sigh, my new sister assures me it’s because they are happy and she finishes off by sayin’: “Watch out Bro’, they’re off again.....”
- Buddy x
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Darlie
Darlie has fitted in to our Almost Home Dog Rescue gang so well. We absolutely love her a ridiculously, unbelievably, stupid amount already💜💜💜💜 She is an incredibly special girl 💖💖💖 She is so pleased with everything here, she’s just an absolute sweetheart.
- Rosie & Liz x
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Eddy
Eddy had a sad beginning. He was rescued by a brave lady who took him away from the place where he was being neglected. Almost Home gave him the chance to have a life free from cruelty and helped him learn how to eat, drink and trust humans. When they felt that Eddy was well enough to be homed his profile jumped out at us. As a family, we felt we could offer Eddy everything he needed in order to form secure attachments and have a home that he felt secure in and a family he could love and trust. He has been with us only a short time but it’s like he’s always been here. He is adapting to our family’s routine with lots of reassurance and support from us all. He doesn’t like to drink water from the bowl so we encourage him with small treats placed in water and ice cubes that he enjoys crunching. We top up his food with freshwater too. We will continue to encourage him in not being afraid of his water bowl. Eddy loves to cuddle us. He doesn’t understand how big he is so sometimes attempts to get on our laps and we have to firmly encourage him back to his spot where he can snuggle securely, without dominating! We are teaching him new tricks, like waiting before crossing roads and encouraging him not to be so vocal when seeing strangers…we have a way to go here but we are sure we can help him.
- Lisa, Glen & Amy x
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Izzy
Izzy has settled really well and I think having the company of Fran and Steve has really helped as she loves to play and follows them about, especially outside. She asks to go out or if she wants something, she has eaten well since being here and sleeps all night and her playful and funny character is starting to show. Her eyesight and hearing isn’t great but doesn’t stop her enjoying herself. Not bothered about about cats and we would love her to have a warm, comfortable and safe retirement here.
- Carol x
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Jilly & Lexi
🌈 Jilly has sadly now passed.
These girls have settled in very well and are really part of the family now! They can be let of the lead in the fields and the beach, both come back when called. We adore these girls and they are simply amazing.
- Denise x
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Marge
A happy girl who has fitted in to the pack well. It’s so rewarding, seeing her grow and become happy! She adores her walks and loves the other members of the pack.
- Alex x
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Mouse
The cheekiest dog I have ever had, not a day goes by without him making us laugh. It hasn’t been easy but completely worth it. We are lucky to have him.
- Gillian x
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Pablo
Pablo is 12 years old, and the happiest little dog in the world! He's absolutely tiny (Think Guineapig on stilts!). Sadly, due to poor breeding, his skull is deformed, and his tongue is too large for his throat, making breathing a bit of a chore for him, and barking even more. He also has a deformed rear leg and foot. None of this get him down, and he spends his days napping and getting VERY excited about being fed! He has the occasional excursion into the large garden his fosterers have, and is really quite content with his lot.
- Jan x
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Raff & Suzie
🌈 Raff has sadly now passed.
Raff and Suzie were looking for a forever home after their lifetime owner became unwell and was no longer able to look after them. It must have been such a heart-wrenching and selfless decision to seek a new home for them. When I no longer had Lily for company, and learnt that Raff and Suzie were still in need of a forever home, it seemed as if they were meant for me. They are getting on in years ...like me. They enjoy walking in the fresh air...like me. They enjoy a quiet life with snoozes when they feel like it ...like me. They enjoy pottering in my small garden on sunny days...like me. We were made for each other! At their ages (fourteen and twelve) they inevitably have medical issues but they are comfortable and happy. What's particularly nice to see is the fun they both get out of running around with much younger and smaller dogs (cockerpoos seem to be a particular favourite). Although Raff's true love is a young black female spaniel/labrador cross called Monkey! He is smitten, and she likes him and Suzie. To everyone who tells me what a wonderful job I am doing with Raff and Suzie in making them happy in their later years, I say that the opposite is also true. Having them as companions is making me very happy in my later years. We are good for each other.
- Judy x
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Stanley
This little lad was in and out of homes due to his aggressive behaviour. Unfortunately, his behaviour originated from people treating him like a baby, dressing him up and taking him out him in Prams. Stan is a clever lad and learnt if he bit them when they were forcing him to do something, they would then let go and he could do what he wanted.😔 Stan has been with me nearly 18 months. His behaviours are difficult at times, however, he has improved massively! He has trust issues beyond anything I have seen before. However, each week he is slightly calmer and more relaxed! 💙Stan loves to play with cats and dogs. He adores people playing with him, but he doesn’t like being fussed. It takes a long time for Stan to trust you, however, he is 90% there with me now! It’s the little things which mean the most when you take on a dog no one wanted! 🐶 This lad has everyone in stitches and he is so gentle when he needs to be, also he is can stand his ground. We both learn each day and I know I will never have a dull day as long as Stan is around! I wouldn’t change him for the world. 💚
- Lauren x
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Twm
Twm is a working line Springer Spaniel who is losing his sight. This absolutely does not slow him down in the slightest! He adores his walks with his head in every hedge and his nose down every hole he can find! We have had Twm a few months now. It has been so rewarding watching him settle in and his confidence grow. He recently had his first holiday with us to the Lake District. He loved the long walks around the lakes and getting to explore, always with his nose to the ground! He is truly one of the family and we would be lost without him - Thank you Almost Home Dog Rescue for letting us give Twm his forever home.
- Emily x
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