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
has saved 1,818 dogs!
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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.
Discover the latest insights and updates in our ADHRO March 2025 newsletter, featuring success stories, fundraising opportunities, and adoption updates. Stay informed and inspired—don't miss out on this edition!
March 2025 Newsletter
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.
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.
