Almost Home New Mexico

25/07/2024

These 3 are newcomers, as most of you are aware. They are all such amazing dogs. The little brindle has 4 babies with her. All of them had owners who absolutely failed them. These are dogs who were doing poorly in the shelter, either extremely fearful, absolutely nutty, or showing aggressive behavior towards staff. Why? Because their families didn't care and they ended up in an already overcrowded shelter full of strangers and loud noises. Is it the shelters fault they were riddled with stress and anxiety? Nope, it was the families they loved who failed them. So next time you think about demonizing shelter workers, volunteers, or rescues - please remember we are all doing the best we can and often times we are the reason so many special cases leave through the front door. It was because of a volunteer that we learned about the Doberman and because of shelter staff we learned about the other six. You see, everyone involved loves animals, hence the reason we do what we do regardless of the sometimes heartbreaking outcome. But it's always those who don't do anything for the animals, who don't step foot in a shelter that are quick to criticise those who are on the frontlines trying to get them out or if nothing else get them some time out of their kennels and shown some love and kindness. So please dont yell at us or try and guilt trip us for not doing enough we are all struggling just to stay afloat and do what we can for the animals who have been given a bad hand.
And on another note we just want to say thank you to those who support those of us that do this. As they say it takes a village and we are always so grateful to those who keep us going ❤️ whether it's by donating, volunteering, sharing, adopting, and of course sending us updates of the ones you adopted from us. Your updates and photos are the fuel we need some days to keep us doing what we do. We love to see our kiddos living their best lives!

24/07/2024

My goodness, this little girl is a worrier, but she's coming around. She's no longer growling and acting like she's gonna bite. I finally took off her leash since she believes the world is a super scary place, even though she's not sure of me she stays with me just in case something scarier is out there I guess. She is so cute and in time I'm sure she will be a little lovebug. People have asked why take the ones who are scared, aggressive, biting, or showing signs they might bite. Well, because most of them are just scared and worried and, in my opinion, still hopeful their owners are coming back for them - they just want to be left alone to wait for the people they love. They just don't realize yet that the person/people they love just don't feel the same. It's like in the movie "Strays" that dog loved Doug and Doug was a d*** - these dogs are pretty much in the same situation. They are just extremely loyal to a fault if that makes sense. So I just try to make them understand that someone else loves them and cares about their happiness. So yes it takes longer to get them ready to be adopted, but I think it's worth it to give them a chance at happiness with a family who loves them as much as they love their family. They just need a little more time, love, and understanding. Look at that worried little face hopefully that worried look will be gone soon.

Please consider making a small donation for her care while she is learning to trust even just $5 or $10 will be a huge help. Thank you all so much in advance

Check/money order to Almost home NM - PO Box 772- Peralta, NM 87042

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23/07/2024

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23/07/2024

This boy is an absolute gem! He is so well behaved. It shocks me that he was not reclaimed or adopted. He is not available yet as he is still very thin and needs some groceries but oh my goodness he is going to make an amazing addition to any loving home.

If you would like to help with his care we would truly appreciate it. I am going to Tractor Supply today for some more stuff for the kiddos here (we go through lots of toys and chews).

Please consider making a small donation even just $5 or $10 will be a huge help. Thank you all so much in advance

Check/money order to Almost home NM - PO Box 772- Peralta, NM 87042

Paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2A3NAHJ6MGHZE

Venmo to almosthomenm last 4 of the phone number 3384
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22/07/2024

Well since we've had a few adoption recently we decided to bring a few new kiddos in that needed us. We had decided to bring in 5 small dogs. However, a volunteer at a local shelter posted photos and a video of a young Doberman who was very thin at one of the shelter. We reached out to find out what was going on and staff and volunteers were concerned as he was so thin and not doing well. We offered to bring him into our program. While we were there staff also showed us a momma girl with 4 babies. The kicker was she was very protective of her babies and showing aggression so we agreed to take her as well. Then there was one more girl I had noticed online yesterday morning wrapped in a towel. She too was not doing well and showing some fear aggression. Well, we went up today and picked up the momma and 4 babies as well as the little Doberman they are all wonderful. The other little girl will be released to us this week if not reclaimed by her owner.

If you would like to help with their care and rehabilitation, we would truly appreciate it.
Please consider making a small donation even just $5 or $10 will be a huge help. Thank you all so much in advance

Check/money order to Almost home NM - PO Box 772- Peralta, NM 87042

Paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2A3NAHJ6MGHZE

Venmo to almosthomenm last 4 of the phone number 3384
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CashApp https://cash.app/$adoptahnm

18/07/2024

Absolutely

14/07/2024

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An open letter,

You are breaking the strongest people I've ever met.

You, with your broken fence whose dogs get out and you don't go to the shelter to pick them up.

You, with that new baby so no more room for your "best friend."

You, who needs to go on vacation but doesn't want to pay for boarding.

You, who didn't vaccinate so rescuers pour their heart, soul, and wallet into watching YOUR cat/dog die in their arms or on the vet table.

You, who didn't spay your cat/dog so she's pregnant and you can't deal with it so you drop her at the shelter or call animal control.

You, who stands in line for two and half hours to surrender your cat/dog to an overfull shelter where owner surrenders are the first to die.

You, who dumps defenseless kittens/puppies in a field where coyotes are known to roam.

You, who throws kittens/puppies out your window as you drive down the freeway.

You, who buys from a puppy-mill or pet store when moms, puppies, juveniles, and adults were murdered this morning at just one shelter among hundreds.

You, who just don't care about the living, breathing, feeling animals who depend on us to be their voice.

The strongest people I know are breaking, because of you.

And I don't know what to tell them.

There is nothing to say.

*WE* are those people breaking.

-Author Unknown
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13/07/2024

To my human moms & dads, this is what happens to my paws when you take me out in the scorching sun ☀️ when the pavement is so hot !

Remember I sweat through my paws, so in this heat I can’t get rid of my sweat as my paws are burning. Missing my walk won’t harm me. Please let me just relax indoors and take me out when the sun is down🐾

If you see someone walking their dog on hot pavement, ask them to take off their shoes for the remainder of their walk home. Maybe then they'll understand.

Thank you to 8 Below Husky Rescue for this valuable advice 🙏
Credit: Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue

12/07/2024

Oh my gosh! Updates make me so much happier than people realize! I got a text with an update on a dog we adopted out in 2013! Haha he is still doing great and loving life! The shaved dog is when we got him as he was matted so had we had to shave him down but this is the photo his momma sent me recently via text! Isn't he too cute??!!

12/07/2024

Mochi was surrendered with Marshall. Apparently they got her off someone else who didn't want her but then decided the two dogs were too much for them so since they were returning Marshall they asked if we could take her as well. I'm not one for separating dogs so said ok. She was scared of everything! Wouldn't respond when I spoke to her so we did tests to see if she was deaf. But no she could hear they just must not have ever really talked to her so she had no idea that we were talking to her. Anyhow she blossomed! Learned to play with the other dogs, met the cats, learned what toys were but was still unsure if she could play with them, and learned her name and that we talk to dogs here. Lol she was such an amazing girl I sooo wanted my mom to adopt her so I could watch her grow. But alas my mom had her dogs and an amazing g adopter came out from CO to give our beautiful Mochi girl her happily ever after! She is lov8ng life and her new mom sends me updates and pictures all the time! She takes her everywhere with her and everyone who meets her asks if we have her siblings as she is just such an amazing girl! Her mom says she takes everything in stride and just loves it! I am so happy! Crazy how one persons problem turned into someone else's awesome companion with just some love and attention. It is updates like this that just fill my heart with joy

12/07/2024

Marshall is another one of our beautiful huskies! He had come to us with his mom Zuma and siblings when they were only a couple days old as a shelter is no place for babies. He was adopted as a baby back in December and then returned about a month ago due to no fault of his own. He is absolutely stunning! Look at those eyes! They are a mix of blue and green! You can read all about him on our page www.almosthomenm.org

12/07/2024

Oh my goodness Vegas just loves swimming! She looks angry I think she was still bugged with me that I took her toad away and put it in the garden. Hahaha she was quite smitten with it. She's such a goofy girl if you want an absolutely stunning girl check her out www.almosthomenm.org

10/07/2024

It's terrible right now! Every shelter is having to euthanize because of so many abandoned and dumped animals. It's absolutely heartbreaking. Normally us rescues can help make room to buy time but sadly most of us are also at capacity. What's the answer? Transports out of state? Massive citations for backyard breeders? It's absolutely insane! What's the answer? So many beautiful animals losing their lives because people don't want to take responsibility for their pets and then blame the shelters and rescues for "not stepping up". Ugghh

08/07/2024

Who's guilty of this??!!

07/07/2024

With all the bad in the world and all the homeless pets we really need a pick me up. Please flood the comments with pictures of your happy pets!

07/07/2024

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05/07/2024

Morning playtime with Vegas, Marshall, Mochi, and Honey

01/07/2024

29/06/2024

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28/06/2024

Oh my goodness lol this was awesome

28/06/2024

❤️❤️❤️❤️I absolutely love this and can't agree with them more!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

25/06/2024

Oh my goodness look at the update just shared on our page! In 2020 we received an emergency call about a starved dog a local shelter had just got in. She was too weak to walk and they feared she would not make it through the night. We called our vet and asked if they could see her immediately and they agreed. We called her Hazel and the vets ran every test in the book on her and did x-rays as well. She had so many parasite as well as a bladder infection and who knows what else. But she got better and flourished! Then she found her happily ever after and is living the best life a girl could ever want. Huge thanks to her wonderful family for giv8ng her the best life ever. She is such a lucky girl

25/06/2024

Oh my goodness look at this! There is nothing I love more than a great update! Cookie was adopted back in 2017 and over the years her family has sent us updates and photos showing how much she is loved. I cannot tell you how much these sort of updates mean to us. The first few photos is when she was a youngster in our care and then now that she's older in her forever home with an amazing family who loves her dearly after all these years.

25/06/2024

Does anyone know how to connect your Instagram to your Facebook? I click and click and it's just not going through.

24/06/2024

Sorry for so many posts I'm trying to link my Instagram account to the list page and struggling. Lol