In 2023: 93 Adoptions and 94 Intakes
In 2022: 82 Adoptions and 105 Intakes
In 2021: 72 Adoptions and 83 Intakes
In 2020: 63 Adoptions
In 2019: 93 Adoptions and 97 Intakes
Since 2003, Almost Home
has saved 1,708 dogs!
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Sweet Treats, Warm Hearts:
Help AHDRO Rescue Collies & Shelties!
This winter, we're partnering with Good's Candies for a special fundraiser. Simply visit www.goodscandies.com and enter the promo code "DOGS" at checkout.
The promo code is used for tracking purposes, so please use it even though the discount is small. Your purchase will directly support our mission and make a difference in the lives of collies and shelties in need!
Thank you for your support!
Fundraiser ends on Dec 20th.
2025 Calenders are on sale!
Bring joy to your year with our 2025 AHDRO Calendars, featuring heartwarming images and stories of our lovable rescues! Each purchase helps support their care and finding forever homes. Let's make a difference together!" Calendar sales end on Dec 18th.
Paws, Play & Picnic:
AHDRO Doggie Reunion Highlights!
The AHDRO Doggie Reunion was a huge success! Dogs played, barked, and enjoyed each other's company, while their humans socialized over a delicious lunch. Click the button below to see all the joyful moments captured in photos!
Are you looking for a smart and affectionate collie? Consider adopting Kelly. This wonderful dog is ready to find a forever home—maybe with you!
Kelly, our sweet and playful 8-year-old, thrives in a calm, routine-filled home and will be your loyal and affectionate companion.
Find Your Perfect Collie Companion: Meet Kelly!
November 2024 Newsletter
The November 2024 newsletter from Almost Home Dog Rescue of Central OH is here! Dive in for heartwarming rescue stories, updates on upcoming events, and ways you can make a difference for dogs in need this holiday season.
Urgent Call for Fosters!
Almost Home Dog Rescue is celebrating 20 years in the rescue business.
Throughout these 20 years, we have worked tirelessly to rescue the precious collies and shelties, as well as the collie or sheltie that is snuggled up next to you. As dog lovers, you know how sweet, gentle, friendly and loving these pets can be. We do everything in our power to rescue some of the worst cases of abuse and neglect, insure they have veterinarian care, send them to a loving foster home temporarily and then adopt to their forever home. To date we have rescued over 1,650 dogs.
Currently nationwide, rescues are facing a huge crisis in terms of being able to rescue due to the extreme shortage of fosters. Almost Home is now being faced with this crisis! As of today, we will have to turn down requests to rescue unless we are able to expand our "foster community".
This is gut wrenching to all of us and now that the holidays are rapidly approaching, we start to get inundated with collies that need the warmth of a loving home and family.
If you are interested in fostering a dog, please read the fostering information and complete the online form.
PEDIGREE Foundation Grant
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio is excited to share that the PEDIGREE Foundation has awarded us a $2,500 grant to help cover the expenses with the eleven puppies and dogs that were rescued from a puppy mill that were no longer of use to the breeder.
Pedigree has helped this unexpected intake of dogs with medical attention and food needed to have a fresh start and placed in loving and comfortable forever homes.
If you aren’t familiar with Pedigree Foundation, they’re a 501(c)3 formed by the makers of PEDIGREE food for dogs. Their focus is helping dogs in need find loving homes – a goal we share! You can find out more about them at pedigreefoundation.org.
We’re thrilled to receive the grant and excited about the work ahead to get every dog the loving home he or she deserves.
Pet License Plates are Here!
Help dogs and cats in Ohio for $25. Order at oplates.com or show your registrar.
About Us
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has rescued hundreds of dogs since its inception in 2003. Donations and fees go directly to supporting the care and placement of our rescued dogs. AHDRO is a 100% volunteer organization.
AHDRO’s mission is to provide homeless collies, shelties, and mixes of both breeds a safe haven where they will receive medical care, nutrition, and love until their forever homes are found.
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