In 2024: 98 Adoptions and 110 Intakes
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
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Dear Friends of Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio,
We are pleased to announce the 14th annual Smiths' Pars FORE Pets taking place on August 4, 2025.
The brochure outlines the sponsorships available. If you are interested in a sponsorship, please reach out to our Chairperson, Janice Smith at either email: janicesmith7@aol.com or maggiekenzie168@gmail.com.
In addition to sponsorships, we need "Bourbon" for the Bourbon Pull that takes place at the outing. If you are able to donate, reach out to Janice Smith and she can provide you with the information where to send your donation.
We thank you for your commitment to our organization and wish you all the best throughout 2025.
Sincerely,
The AHDRO Team
Pars FORE Pets August 4, 2025
Pars FORE Pets is at capacity for golfers, so we now on a waitlist.
Sweets for Paws: Treat Yourself & Save Lives!
Join us in supporting AHDRO by indulging in delicious treats from Good's Candies! For every order placed, 25% will be donated directly to help rescue and care for our furry friends in need. Treat yourself and make a difference—sweeten your day while saving lives!
Go to https://www.goodscandies.com/ahdro and enter AHDRO as the password.
Join us this May to celebrate the incredible journeys of our rescued collies and dogs, and discover how you can help make a difference in their lives!"
May 2025 Newsletter
Urgent Call for Fosters!
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Central Ohio (AHDRO) is urgently seeking compassionate individuals to open their hearts and homes to collies and shelties in need. Our foster program is crucial to our mission, as it provides these beloved dogs with a safe and nurturing environment while they wait for their forever families. By becoming a foster, you play an integral role in their rehabilitation and socialization, helping them thrive during their transition. Every day we receive new furry friends that require care, love, and attention—your support can make a significant difference in their lives.
If you’ve ever considered making a positive impact in the life of a rescue dog, now is the perfect time to act. Fostering not only changes the lives of the animals but can also enrich your own life with companionship and joy. We invite you to fill out the Foster Form on the AHDRO website to learn more about the process and how you can help these deserving dogs find their way to happiness. Join us in our mission to save lives and provide a second chance for these wonderful pets!
Petco Love Grant
AHDRO is overjoyed to share that we have received a generous $10,000 grant from Petco Love! This incredible gift will directly support our mission of rescuing and rehoming collies and shelties in need.
AHDRO covers medical expenses and ensures every dog is healthy, happy, and ready for their forever home. We are profoundly grateful to Petco Love for believing in our cause and helping us continue saving lives, one paw at a time. Thank you for making a difference!
Paws, Play & Picnic:
AHDRO Doggie Reunion Highlights!
As we close out another year, we’re thrilled to share our heartwarming tribute to the beautiful collies and shelties who found their way to safety and love in 2024. From wagging tails to happy-ever-afters, this video captures the joy, resilience, and transformation of the dogs we’ve had the privilege to rescue. Watch their inspiring journeys unfold and celebrate the difference you’ve helped make. Together, we’ve given these dogs the second chances they deserved.
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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