Up for Adoption

Please read our adoption guidelines before proceeding to the application!

The dogs in the adoption program at Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio have had complete veterinary physical examinations and are up-to-date on vaccinations. Each dog has been neutered or spayed, unless he or she is too young, in which case the procedure will be arranged at the appropriate age. In addition, every dog has been tested for heartworm and put on preventative, treated for intestinal parasites, treated for flea prevention with Frontline, and micro chipped.

If needed, dogs under our care receive other medical attention such as dental cleanings and treatment for heartworm disease. We also enlist the expertise of a variety of resources to assist us with training the dogs or dealing with behavioral issues, if any.

All dogs in our rescue live in approved foster homes ... We do not have a central kennel or commercial shelter. This is the best possible housing situation for the dogs while they are waiting to be adopted because they receive love, attention, training, and socialization. Foster families provide our adoption coordinator with information about their foster dogs; this information is used to create a suitable match between your family and your new dog.

Below are the dogs that are currently up for adoption. Please click on an image for specific information about a dog. If you are interested in adopting one of these dogs, or if you would like to be preapproved and put on our waiting list, please proceed to our application page or email us for more information.

Please be patient with our application process. Almost Home is run entirely by volunteers, and sometimes we aren't able to get back to you as quickly as we'd like to.

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By clicking "go to application" you confirm that you have read our Adoption Guidelines and feel that you meet Almost Home's criteria for eligibility.

Collies   Collie Mix   Shelties   Sheltie Mix   Collie / Sheltie Mix   Collie / Corgi Mix   Border Collie / Golden Retriever   
Collies
Casey

abstract_10014163.jpg Casey is a big, gentle baby in a Collie coat who is looking for a forever home where he can be with his family and just hang out.  more ...


Colin

abstract_10014162.jpg This gorgeous big boy is five year old Colin. He is very friendly to everyone he meets! He just stands in front of people until they notice and pet him. How can anyone not notice that happy face?  more ...


Roger

abstract_10014134.jpg Roger is an adorable Collie boy who's never met a stranger! He is very good natured and is a very trusting boy.  more ...


Chauncey ... ADOPTED!

abstract_10014111.jpg ADOPTED! Chauncey is a handsome and gentle Collie boy that gets along well with both other dogs as well as cats.  more ...


Denver

abstract_10014112.jpg Denver is a sweet and loving Collie boy who loves to run and play with other dogs. He is well trained and appears to be the perfect family dog!  more ...


Coco

abstract_10014078.gif Coco is a sweet and calm Collie girl who is quickly learning the joys (and commands!) that come along with being an inside dog.  more ...


Dani

abstract_10014077.gif Dani is a beautiful Collie girl who is just discovering the joys of having a family to love her. She is adjusting very quickly to her new life, and is an incredibly fast learner.  more ...


Lance

abstract_10014031.gif Lance is a handsome sable Collie boy that loves to "talk" to you and is a quick learner, already mastering commands at his foster home.  more ...


Rayne

abstract_10013841.jpg Rayne (ray'-nee) is a double dilute Collie that gets along well with other dogs, as well as cats.  more ...


Sadie

abstract_10013207.jpg Sadie is a STUNNINGLY beautiful 8 year old tri-color Collie girl ... her unusual markings are absolutely eye catching.  more ...


Gunner

abstract_10013130.jpg Gunner is a playful, affectionate, handsome Collie boy with unusual markings.  more ...


Dallas

abstract_10010598.jpg Dallas is a small, 5 year old smooth Collie with a soft, easy care coat, and an friendly, easygoing personality.  more ...


Collie Mix
Misty

abstract_10014113.jpg Misty is a sweet, active and playful girl that loves people, cats, and other dogs.  more ...


Lola

abstract_10013954.gif Lola is a 6 year old Collie/Golden Retriever mix that is very laid back and loves to please.  more ...


Frisky

abstract_10013132.jpg Frisky is looking for a home that will welcome both him & his son, and will shower them both with love and attention.  more ...


Brandi

abstract_10009729.gif Brandi is a playful and energetic Collie mix that loves playing with other dogs.  more ...


Mason ...ADOPTED!

abstract_10010285.jpg ADOPTED! Mason is a 2 ½ to 3 year old tri-color Collie mix who loves to play and to be in the company of people and other dogs.  more ...


Shelties
Levi

abstract_10013206.jpg Updated! Levi is a handsome 4 year old Sheltie boy that loves to go for car rides and long walks.  more ...


Minnie

abstract_10011628.jpg Minnie is an 8 or 9 year old female sheltie who is looking for a stable home environment.  more ...


Sheltie Mix
Derek

abstract_10013921.jpg Derek is a 4½ month old Sheltie mix with an unstoppable spirit, even after a rough start to life.  more ...


Collie / Sheltie Mix
Joy

abstract_10010824.jpg "Joy" is the perfect name for this six year old Collie mix ... she is an absolute joy to be around!  more ...


Collie / Corgi Mix
Blaze

abstract_10013133.jpg Blaze is a handsome boy who is looking for a loving home that will adopt both him & his father.  more ...


Border Collie / Golden Retriever
Madison

abstract_10013607.jpg Madison is a high energy 3 year old Border Collie / Golden Retriever mix who is a prime candidate for agility training!  more ...


Make a Contribution!


Almost Home heavily relies on donations to be able to continue our rescue. Quite often, the cost to rescue a dog far exceeds our requested adoption fee.

To donate, please either click the donate link above, or mail a check to ::
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
c/o Noelle Heinze, Treasurer
4814 Olentangy River Road
Delaware, OH 43015

If you have questions, please contact Noelle at ahdrotreasurer10@aol.com. Upon request, we will send you a letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes. Thank you for all past and potential donations. Your generosity is saving lives.

Adopt a Dog

Please ask your friends to adopt dogs from shelters or rescues rather than buying them from pet stores. A dog is killed due to the lack of a home approximately every 9 seconds ... adopting rescue or shelter dogs will help to reduce the number of dogs euthanized in shelters; it will also reduce the demand for puppies bred for sale in pet stores in the inhumane conditions of puppy mills.

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Success Stories


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In rescue, we become quite attached to the animals that come into our program, and we enjoy hearing your adoption stories and seeing your photos of our rescue dogs in their forever homes.

If you have adopted one of our dogs, please email us with your stories and pictures so that we can share them with everyone who visits our site.

Click here to read some of our Success Stories.

Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
Specializing in the Collie & Sheltie breeds