Almost Home Pet Rescue

Almost Home Pet Rescue is an all foster based, 501c3 non-profit charity. Our mission is to save as many dogs as possible by rescui...Learn more

Donate now

From the community

Fundraisers created by supporters like you

View all 10

Caroline Trulock is fundraising
Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
Friends, I need your help.

As many of you know, I have been with Almost Home Pet Rescue for many years — and today, I’m reaching out to ask for your support for a very special dog, who also happens to be my foster: Torro.

Torro’s story is heartbreaking. He was abandoned on the streets by his previous owners — left to fend for himself without his critical heart medications. By pure luck (and a little detective work), we discovered that Torro had been a patient at Gulf Coast Vet Specialists. His cardiologist was shocked to hear he had been dumped — and after contacting his former owners, it was confirmed: they no longer wanted him.

His owners gave up on him, but we would not.

Almost Home Pet Rescue stepped up, and Torro has been safe, loved, and cared for ever since.

Torro’s Diagnoses:

Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Ventricular Premature Complex

Aortic Valve Dysplasia - mild AS and Mild Moderate AI

Systolic Dysfunction - mild

In short: Torro has a complicated little heart, but with medication and regular care, he’s been doing so well.

Unfortunately, things have gotten slightly complicated again.

Torro’s cardiologist moved out of state, and Gulf Coast Vet Specialists no longer has a cardiology department. In order to keep Torro healthy and properly medicated, we need to get him established with a new cardiologist.

We have an appointment for Torro on May 14th at MedVet Houston Bay Area — but the estimated cost for this initial visit is $850. This includes the necessary diagnostic testing to ensure we are managing his heart condition properly.

This is where I’m asking for your help.

Every single dollar helps. Truly. If you’re able to donate, you’ll be helping us continue to give Torro the life he deserves — safe, loved, and comfortable despite his medical challenges.

We are a small rescue and we are struggling like so many other rescues right now. No amount is too small.

→ Donations can be sent via this GoFundMe or through Venmo: @AlmostHome-PetRescue, PayPal: @AlmostHomePetRescue

(Please note “Torro” in the comments!)

If you aren’t able to donate, sharing this post would mean the world to us too.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for always showing up for the ones who need us most.

With gratitude,

Caroline & Almost Home Pet Rescue

A
C
A
11 supporters
Caroline Trulock is fundraising
Help Bugs Get the Surgery She Needs
This is not how any rescue wants to start the New Year, but sadly, here we are, and we need your help.

Bugs, a sweet and resilient pup we pulled from Katy Animal Control several months ago, has faced her fair share of challenges. When we first rescued her, she was alongside her sister Buffy, who was suffering from rickets. Buffy badly needed medical care, but we knew we couldn’t leave Bugs behind, so we took both of them in.

With time, Buffy recovered from her rickets and was adopted into a loving home.

Sadly, Bugs is still waiting for her forever family.

Bugs is a sweet dog who often gets overlooked and now Bugs has suffered an unfortunate accident. Last week, she broke her leg. Thanks to her amazing foster family, Bugs was rushed to the vet, where X-rays confirmed the injury is severe. She needs surgery to repair the break, and the cost for this surgery is more than we can manage alone—over $5,000.

As many of you know, we are a small rescue, and big medical cases like this place a significant financial strain on us. But we will not give up on Bugs. She is a fighter, and we will do everything we can to give her the chance at a happy, healthy life she deserves.

We are asking for your help. With your donation, we can provide Bugs with the surgery she desperately needs. Every dollar helps, and no contribution is too small. We simply cannot do this without the support of our community.

Please consider donating today to help us give Bugs the chance at a better life. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us continue to care for the dogs who depend on us.

A
E
C
10 supporters
Ana Alvarez is fundraising
Help Yardley Fight B-Cell Lymphoma
We are reaching out to you with hopeful hearts for a brave little Westie in the rescue named Yardley. Yardley came into the rescue as an owner surrender in 2020 with a lot of dermatological allergies. With the help of his amazing foster, Ana Maria, the rescue was able to get everything under control and he was adopted to a family. Sadly, he was returned to the rescue a couple years later when his family was faced with health issues and they could no longer care for him. He has continued to be under our care since then.

Yardley has always been a spirited and loving dog with a heart as big as his personality. Just a short time ago we noticed a change in his demeanor and had him seen at Gulf Coast Vet Specialists where he was diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma.

Large B-cell lymphoma is the most common form of lymphoma in dogs and the prognosis with chemotherapy is much better for him than without. Treatment for Lymphoma is not cheap but it will give Yardley the best chance for an extended life.

Yardley has always been a bundle of joy, spreading love and happiness wherever he goes. His playful antics and affectionate nature have touched everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. Now, it's our turn to show him the same love and support he has given us.

The cost of chemotherapy is significant, and as a nonprofit organization we have always relied on donations to help provide care for the dogs we take in. We are committed to doing everything in our power to help Yardley fight this battle, but we need your support to make it possible.

No amount is too small, and every bit of help brings us one step closer to seeing Yardley happy and healthy again. We know that with your generosity, we can give Yardley the fighting chance he deserves.

As always, we are eternally grateful for your support.

#YardleyStrong
M
A
D
15 supporters
Caroline Trulock is fundraising
Save Torro: Urgent Surgery Needed
We are faced with an urgent situation.

We brought Torro to Veterinary Emergency Group in Katy, TX because he had been vomiting a lot and his condition was declining.

X-Rays show a blockage in his small intestines and he needs emergency surgery.

This is a difficult surgery especially with his cardiac issues. The veterinarians at VEG have spoken with his cardiac specialists at Gulf Coast and surgery will be happening shortly.

to say that this surgery is expensive is an understatement… but it is a surgery Torro has to have or he will die.

Torro hasn’t had an easy life, he was discarded by the only family he has ever known and we found him roaming the streets. His owners knew he had a cardiac condition and dumped him without his critical medication .

He had extensive surgery to remove cancer from his leg and now he needs emergency surgery to remove the intestinal blockage.

Some might say ask “why spend all this money on one dog when it could help many?” We get it… it’s a fair question but we aren’t rescuers who play God.

Torro has come a long way since he was rescued off the streets. He’s had hurdles but has overcome them. He’s been a very happy boy with his foster family and he adores the children who come visit. He brings joy to many with his silly personality and his loveable demeanor.

We know what is wrong and it can be fixed… is it expensive? Yes, but we can’t look at him and say ok, too expensive, it’s your time to die. That’s not who we are or what we are about.

Torro deserves this chance and we really need your help.

No amount is too small!!

J
C
A
20 supporters
Ana Alvarez is fundraising
Donate to Give AHPR Dogs a Loving Life

This upcoming August 6, I will be 58+1. My last year in the fifth floor of this interesting thing called life. For the past nine years, I have celebrated my birthday with a fundraiser for Almost Home Pet Rescue (AHPR), a non-profit organization that rescues dogs from the streets and killing shelters, giving them a second chance at life by finding them forever loving homes.

Sadly, not all the dogs AHPR rescues are adoptable due to personality or health issues. With the help of AHPR fosters, these unadoptable dogs stay with the rescue group, which covers all their needs while the fosters provide them with love and care until the end of their days. AHPR currently has eight dogs under the non-adoptable category that are enjoying their lives to the fullest thanks to Almost Home:

1. Toro

An 8-year-old Bull Terrier dumped by his owners on the street. He has heart arrhythmias that require visits to a specialist at Gulf Coast. He was recently diagnosed with high-grade soft tissue sarcoma.

2. **Yardley** - My medical foster. Yardley also needs to visit Gulf Coast due to severe allergies that have hospitalized him more than once. He requires prescription food, medication, and monthly allergy shots.

3. **Channing** - 14 years old, hospice.

4. **Berry** - 10 years old, hospice. She was burned with car oil and found tied to a tree in a shopping mall.

5. **Honor and Haribo** - Two purebred German Shepherds born into the rescue. All their siblings were adopted, but they were not due to suffering from megaesophagus.

6. **Drax** - Born into the rescue and returned four years later because he was sick with Cushing's disease, which requires expensive medication.

7. **Ellie** - Also born into the rescue and returned eight years later due to health problems. She has Addison's disease and a fatty tumor in her abdomen that cannot be surgically removed.

Taking care of these precious angels is a labor of love, but it takes a toll on the rescue's capacity to help more dogs find their forever homes. Your support can make a real difference. Will you join me in celebrating my last year in the fifth floor of life by helping me reach my birthday goal to ease the expenses these beautiful souls bring to the rescue?

Every dollar counts and goes directly to their care—medical treatments, special diets, and providing them with the loving environment they deserve. These dogs have faced so much hardship, yet with AHPR's help, they live with dignity, comfort, and love.

Please consider donating. Your generosity can change lives and give these dogs the chance to live out their days happy and cared for. Together, we can ensure they get the best possible care.

Thank you for being a part of this journey and for your support in making my birthday truly meaningful.

D
A
15 supporters
Caroline Trulock is fundraising
Help fund Torro's Urgent Medical Procedure
Torro the Bull Terrier needs our help.

Some of you may remember the story of Torro who was found alone staring into the windows of Title Boxing in Katy, TX looking for his family who had dumped him.

A Good Samaritan couldn't leave him there alone and took him in. She reached out to Almost Home Pet Rescue for assistance in finding his owner. Unfortunately it was discovered that Torro has a cardiac condition, his owners abandoned him on the streets without his vital medication and they have no interest in taking him back.

We have gotten Torro stabilized and he has been doing well. He has an absolutely wonderful foster family who has been loving on him and caring for him.

When Torro was taken in he had a small wound to his leg. We had it checked and it didn't seem like much and we all expected it to heal on its own. We have been keeping an eye on it and after many rounds of antibiotics it has only continued to get worse. We had our regular vet take another look who felt that a surgical intervention would be the way to proceed. Due to Torro's cardiac arrhythmia condition we were referred back to Gulf Coast Vet Specialists.

We consulted with them and they did a cytology of the mass which revealed three different types of bacteria and necrotic tissue. Surgical excision has been recommended as the area continues to get worse.

Because he has to have this done at a specialty hospital due to his cardiac issues this procedure is a bit more trickier and a lot more costly.

Here is an estimate of the cost:

We were not prepared for such an expense but we have no options, we must take care of Torro. This poor boy has been through a lot and we are committed to continuing to provide care for him.

Here is the image of the mass on his leg:

All donations are tax deductible - if you can help us it would be tremendously helpful and appreciated.

As you can see he is so sweet and we all care a great deal for him.

No amount is too small.

More information about Almost Home Pet Rescue: Almost Home Pet Rescue is an all foster based, 501c3 non-profit charity. Our mission is to save as many dogs as possible by rescuing from high kill shelters and the streets of Houston.

Our rescues are placed into foster homes until they are adopted. We rescue from most of animal controls in the Greater Houston and Southeast Texas areas.

Our adoption events are in Katy, TX every weekend. All our animals are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and micro chipped.
T
C
13 supporters
Cynthia Wiles is fundraising
Caviar’s fund for Almost Home Pet Rescue
Caviar came to his foster family through Almost Home Pet Rescue in December and we are raising funds for him to work with a trainer. He is a one year old German Shepherd/Black Mouth Cur mix with a great temperament. He enjoys running at his foster home. He is an escape artist and loves to get out for adventures. We would like him to get training to keep him safe. He gets along with others dogs, loves kids, swimming pools, and mud puddles!

Almost Home Pet Rescue is an all foster based, 501c3 non-profit charity. Our mission is to save as many dogs as possible by rescuing from high kill shelters and the streets of Houston. Our rescues are placed into foster homes until they are adopted. We rescue from most of animal controls in the Greater Houston and Southeast Texas areas. Our adoption events are in Katy, TX every weekend. All our animals are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and micro chipped. Hi friends, join me in making a difference by supporting a good cause! I'm raising money for Almost Home Pet Rescue and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
J
1 supporter
Caroline Trulock is fundraising
Support Ellie's medical care.
Hi Friends,

I had a chance to go visit Ellie at her foster home today. As many of you may remember she is one of Eloise's puppies born in 2015.

Ellie has been owner surrendered to us as her own is no longer able to care for her. Ellie has Addison's but when she went to her last vet visit the vet had concerns that went beyond the Addison's. Ellie has lost quite a bit of weight since her last trip to the vet in February and the vet really wanted to do some bloodwork and X-rays.

We really had no choice but to go forward with the tests as we needed to know what we are facing with her care moving forward.

Her bloodwork looked pretty good and her Addison's values weren't too far out of range, but what they did find is a fatty tumor growing inside her abdomen.

Fatty internal tumors are typically not cancerous but they are physically difficult on a dog. It is pushing against her intestines and stomach and it is 2 feet in diameter. Unfortunately it is not operable. Removing a tumor like this is very risky and would likely require a lot of reconstruction of the abdominal wall.

Here are the images:

Ellie is with a FABULOUS foster family and they are taking amazing care of her. We have adjusted her food and her feeding and she is a very happy girl who is still enjoying being with people.

We don't know how much time we have with this special girl, but we will make sure that she gets the care that she needs.

The vet bill from the tests was $1,299.29 but we are just needing assistance with $600.

We need to try and raise funds so that we can continue to help her and other dogs in the rescue. We are grateful for any donation.

More information about Almost Home Pet Rescue: Almost Home Pet Rescue is an all foster based, 501c3 non-profit charity. Our mission is to save as many dogs as possible by rescuing from high kill shelters and the streets of Houston.

Our rescues are placed into foster homes until they are adopted. We rescue from most of animal controls in the Greater Houston and Southeast Texas areas. Our adoption events are in Katy, TX every weekend. All our animals are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and micro chipped.
L
B
14 supporters
Caroline Trulock is fundraising
The little Bull Terrier who just needs someone to care...
Torro is an 8 year old Bull Terrier. He's the sweetest boy who has had a very stressful time lately.

A good samaritan named Carley was working out at Title Boxing in Katy, TX very early in the morning and saw Torro. His nose was pressed against the glass as he just stared into the gym. Sometime later, as she was getting ready to leave she noticed he was still there... just waiting. Being the awesome human being that she is, Carley took him home to try and set about finding his owner. She reached out to us for some help.

The search has been quite extensive and complicated. Initially there was a post made through PawBoost where he was briefly reported as being "lost." It stated that he had gotten away after a bath and that he took 3 heart medications. We immediately reached out to report that Torro had been found but there was no response and the "lost" posting had been removed.

After several days and no response Torro was seen at our vet where it was found that he is in Afib (atrial fibrillation) which is an arrhythmia, or abnormal heartbeat. We were told that he needed to see a cardiologist asap. We called around to various vets and found that Torro is a patient at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston. They would not give us any information because we are not the owners listed on file. They wouldn't even give us the medications that he was taking but he is on three medications.

We had no other choice but to have Torro be seen through the ER department at Gulf Coast. He has not received his medication in over a week and his heart was beating too fast. We had to put down a $258 deposit just to be seen. We explained the situation and they took him back to do an emergency consult, check his Afib and do a basic ECG. Torro's heart rate was 256. They contacted the cardiology team that has seen Torro in previous visits. We learned that Torro has valve dysplasia and heart arrhythmia issues and has been seen at GCVS for several years. His "owner" had stayed on top of everything and had him at every follow up appointment and that his last appointment was Feb. 6th.

GCVS called the "owner" and left messages at the numbers on file. Meanwhile Torro still needs care. They wanted to do a Cardiology consult with the dr. who has been treating him as well as a more in-depth ECG and bloodwork. With everything total we are looking at $1500, but that does not include the medication that he will need.

We had hoped that the "owner" would come forward as clearly they had been taking good care of Torro for quite some time. Sadly, that is not the case. The "owner" called Gulf Coast and said that Torro got out while they were moving out-of-town and that they no longer want Torro and cannot afford him anymore. This is extremely disappointing and very sad news. I personally don't believe any of this. I believe the owner dumped Torro and what's even worse, dumped him knowing that he needed critical heart medications daily.

We now have a very sweet Bull Terrier with heart problems whose owner has completely turned their backs on him. We aren't sure what to do, but right now we need to get him stabilized and keep him safe. His amazing finders are fostering him while we navigate all of this.

Here is a copy of the estimates from GCVS:

We are going to need help with this sweet boy. Any amount donated will be greatly appreciated. Poor Torro deserves better than what he's gotten.

Thank you for your support.

More information about Almost Home Pet Rescue: Almost Home Pet Rescue is an all foster based, 501c3 non-profit charity. Our mission is to save as many dogs as possible by rescuing from high kill shelters and the streets of Houston. Our rescues are placed into foster homes until they are adopted. We rescue from most of animal controls in the Greater Houston and Southeast Texas areas. Our adoption events are in Katy, TX every weekend. All our animals are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and micro chipped.
A
K
A
33 supporters
Amber Reeves is fundraising
Rosco needs your help for his emergency surgery!

Rosco Boy is a 1 year old Boxer/Boston terrier
mix that was pulled from Katy Animal Control after spending four months (!) there. Rosco loves to play with his foster siblings and snuggle with his foster humans.

On Wednesday night, he started vomiting at his Foster’s house. He went to the vet on Thursday for treatment but still refused to eat. He was in so much pain that he didn’t want to walk more than a few feet without laying down. He is now at VEG (ER) in Katy where he is getting ready for surgery because the X-rays show some kind of blockage in his stomach.

Almost Home Pet Rescue is an all foster based, 501c3 non-profit charity that relies on donations. We’d appreciate any donations for his care- the initial estimate is between $5000-6000 dollars for emergency surgery. Even a little bit helps with the cost.
E
A
T
28 supporters

About Almost Home Pet Rescue

Almost Home Pet Rescue is an all foster based, 501c3 non-profit charity. Our mission is to save as many dogs as possible by rescuing from high kill shelters and the streets of Houston. Our rescues are placed into foster homes until they are adopted. We rescue from most of animal controls in the Greater Houston and Southeast Texas areas.

6725 South Fry RoadKaty, TX 77494

Find Almost Home Pet Rescue at

Causes

Animal welfare

Established

2015

Tax ID

46-5610509

NTEE code

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs)

Almost Home Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 46-5610509. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

Affiliated with Almost Home Pet Rescue?

Claim this page to track donations, access key insights, and get a verified badge

Claim page

Recent Donations

Sandy Bristow donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$5023 d
Sheila Cutbirth donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$2525 d
Alejandra Pursley donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$2025 d
Anonymous donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$5025 d
Jackie Metzger donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$5025 d
Anonymous donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$20025 d
Anonymous donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$50025 d
Barbara Vass donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$5025 d
Anonymous donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$3525 d
Christine Nelson donated to Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs
$2525 d

Almost Home Pet Rescue

Help Torro Get the Heart Care He Needs

Help Bugs Get the Surgery She Needs

Help Yardley Fight B-Cell Lymphoma

Save Torro: Urgent Surgery Needed

Donate to Give AHPR Dogs a Loving Life

Help fund Torro's Urgent Medical Procedure

Caviar’s fund for Almost Home Pet Rescue

Support Ellie's medical care.

The little Bull Terrier who just needs someone to care...

Rosco needs your help for his emergency surgery!