Almost Home Canine Rescue (AHCR) was founded in Madison, SD. In Early 2018, the group was reestablished in the Sioux Falls, SD area by a group of passionate animal lovers. While we will now be based in Sioux Falls, we will continue to have a large presence in Madison through community events and assisting the Madison Animal Shelter. AHCR is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is 100% volunteer-run and serves to help abandoned animals find new homes. Any of our board members would be glad to answer any questions at [email protected]. Almost Home Canine Rescue recognizes the need for diversity and inclusion so that we may carry out our mission to serve unwanted, homeless, abused or neglected pets in South Dakota and the surrounding area. Just as every dog and cat has needs that our mission works to fulfill so do our donors, volunteers, fosters and adopters. All involved play a vital role in the success of our mission no matter their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability. All are valued and respected and we work to ensure all voices are heard.
1. Submit adoption application, complete each question. 2. Vet Reference - Please call them and let them know we will be reaching out, and it’s ok to give us information. 3. Landlord/HOA Reference - If you have a landlord or HOA, we will contact them to make sure the animal we place with you fits within their guidelines 4. Personal References - We call each just to get a feel for what type of dog might be best for your family! 5. Pre-Adoption Home Visit - EVERYONE THAT LIVES IN THE HOME, MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE HOME VISIT. Simply making sure the home is safe for an AHCR dog, as each dog has different needs and personalities. We are not here to judge your home, just trying to ensure the safety of our dogs and making sure its the proper fit! PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT BRING DOGS ALONG TO HOME VISITS. 6. Results of References & Home Visit will be submitted to our Adoption Team, who will then reach out to you as well as the foster of the dog(s) you are interested in to set up a time to meet your family, we encourage you to meet on neutral ground if you have other dogs in your home and are adopting a dog. The application, as well as the home visit must both be completed and approved before a dog can be met. 7. Adoption is final! Please note, adoption fees are non-refundable if the dog needs to be returned for any reason.