We do not have a shelter, thus no visiting hours. All dogs are in foster homes in the Madison area . We can tell you about each dog in detail, as they live with us as part of our family. We prefer email as a first contact, phone calls are accepted when an adoption has been approved. Please feel free to email us and ask questions about any of the dogs listed! application is required, in addition to an approved vet reference and personal references and a home visit.

The adoption process does take longer than a day or two in order to check references and arrange for a home visit. Some dogs and cats with special needs may have a more involved adoption process due to the pets needs and our dedication to finding the best home for each pet

Foster Homes are needed! We can help more animals if we have loving foster homes for them to stay with while a forever home is found. Rescue pays for all medical costs and dog food! Please contact Almost Home to find out more! Fostering Saves Lives Email:almosthomesd@yahoo.com 605 270-1145 Request an application today to foster a dog or cat.

ALL animals adopted out by Almost Home are spayed and neutered prior to adoption. Pediatric spaying and neutering is very safe and effective. When we sterilize all puppies and kittens before adoption, we completely ensure that not a single one of our rescue puppies or kittens adopted will ever reproduce.

Please Spay/Neuter Your Pet!

• Spay or neuter your dog & cat-encourage others to do the same!
• Save ink cartridges & collect from family, friends, work
• Donate money or items on our wish list
• Help plan and fundraise for new shelter
  
• Help with fundraising
  
• Volunteer to help at events
  
• Help with home checks & adoptions
  
• Transport dogs
  
• Assist with education opportunities
  
• Write educational materials
  Have a talent that you think we can use? Contact us!

Occasionally some of our rescues are un-adoptable and essentially become forever fosters. This puts an undue burden on some of our Foster Families., The dogs/cats usually require ongoing medication and vetting. Please, consider donating to a fund to help offset these ongoing costs. Click on the picture above to make a paypal donation.

 

The dogs and cats you see on this web site represent some of the few lucky homeless animals who will be placed in permanent homes.

Special Request For Help:
Almost Home is looking for transport help from Rapid City to the Sioux Falls area on a regular basis. Do you travel that route frequently? Does your job have you traveling to Rapid City to Sioux Falls and back? If so and you would like to help save dogs in urgent need of rescue, please contact us!

We also look for help with transporting dogs to the Omaha and Minneapolis areas occasionally.

Would you like to see the dogs in person?
 
We will be at Pamida on Saturday October 19th from 12:00noon-4pm (After the DSU Parade)!  Dogs up for adoption will be there for you to meet and foster parents will be there to ask questions.  Applications for adoption will be accepted but we do not do on the spot adoptions.  Please call ahead if the weather looks questionable! 

See you at Pamida in Madison, SD!

Attention Cat Lovers!

Concerned about the large number of homeless and feral cats in Madison, SD, Almost Home has started a TNR (trap, neuter, return) program for feral cats!  We received overwhelming support from our veterinarian, Anna Ouverson, and our local animal control officer to trap and alter feral cats. During the first week of our program, we altered, vaccinated, dewormed and treated for earmites/fleas 11 cats from a colony on the outskirts of town!  Our efforts will prevent the births of thousands of kittens which would otherwise die or live a life of misery and disease.  Mass euthanasia of cats is not working to control the cat overpopulation! TNR is not just the best alternative to controlling feral cat populations - it is the only one that worksBut we need your help!    We are funding this program largely through our aluminum can recycling program.  Each time our small kennel in front of the vet clinic is full of cans, we earn about $75 to alter cats!  So please save your aluminum cans and drop them off in the kennel in front of Lake Vet Clinic in Madison, SD.  Spread the word! We are also accepting donations to help fund this program. We are a 501c3 Non-Profit organization so your donation is 100% tax deductible. We have PO boxes in both Sioux Falls and Madison and also accept Paypal at kat_920_1999@hotmail.com . 

 

We are also in need cat litter and Diamond Cat Food.You can read more about TNR programs by clicking here: www.neighborhoodcats.org

Thank you so much for all your support and well wishes! 

 

PS: Just a tip; cat food cans are made of alumunium and can be recycled!

Calendar

October

6th Almost Home Canine Rescue Meeting

19th Meet and Greet at Pet Smart in Sioux Falls from 12pm-4pm

Oct 25th Scrapbooking and Rubber Stamp Sale  VFW in Madison 9am-1pm

November

3rd Almost Home Canine Rescue Meeting

15th Meet and Greet at Pamida in Madison from 10am-1pm

December

1st Almost Home Canine Rescue Meeting

6th Photo’s with Santa at Pamida in Madison

Read Ester's Story

Ester's Fundable Page.

Almost Home has begun our Capital Fund Campaign for our new shelter! We hope to have a shelter of our own within the next few years. Almost Home will be holding many fun-filled fundraisers and events in the near future to raise money for our shelter. We are also accepting donations for our Capital Fund which are tax deductible . Donations can be sent to Almost Home PO Box 129 Madison, SD 57042 or can be sent to Great Western Bank 301 N Egan Ave Madison, SD 57042.

Please make a note that your donation is for the Capital Fund. All donations are tax deductible and appreciated! Check the web site for future news and fundraisers.

Foster Homes Needed!

Please help control animal overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pet and encouraging others to do the same! Information:

Did you know that within 7 years, 1 female cat can produce 420,000 offspring, while 1 female dog can produce 67,000 offspring?

Tragically, 4-6 million homeless and unwanted animals are euthanized annually because homes cannot be found.

News:

Fabulous News!
Almost Home Canine Rescue has been honored to receive a grant to spay and neuter cats and dogs in our community! This grant will benefit so many ANIMALS and also all that will not be born and need homes. This grant will not be used for our rescued dogs, and will be strictly used to spay and neuter pets belonging to private owners in the community who would otherwise not be altered.

If you know anyone who needs assistance with spay and neuter costs, please have them contact us for an application. ECCO and Almost Home Canine Rescue have teamed up for the dogs! Three afternoons a week,ECCO picks up 2-3 dogs and take them for walks and play with them for socialization! Check out this link to read a story that the Madison Daily Leader did about this great program.Check out our ECCO Dog Walking and Socialization program by clicking here and watching the video!

Wish List Dog treats & toys Chicken Soup Dog Food Medium size dog crates Non-clumping cat litter Blankets, rugs and towels Gas cards for transporting dogs Collars and Leashes Trash Bags Paper towels Laundry soaps BleachPostage Stamps Letter-size copy paper File Folders Mailing envelopesMonetary donations for our shelter fund or medical expenses All other pet related items and office supplies appreciated!

 Transport Help :

Almost Home is looking for transport help from Rapid City to the Sioux Falls area  and Sioux Falls to Omaha on a regular basis. Do you travel that route frequently? Does your job have you traveling to these areas and back? If so and you would like to help save dogs in urgent need of rescue, please contact us!