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Almost Home Foundation

P.O. Box 308   Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0308           (630)582-3738

  Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.  There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.  There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.  The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...                           Author Unknown
 

In Honor and In Memory of Animal Lovers and Beloved Pets...

  In Honor of Marvin
 Get better soon!
 From Joanne Coyne
April, 2008
 In Memory Of Bunnie - 
 From Laura Cox
April, 2008
In Memory Of Tony Hawk
I held you from Birth (3/16/08) to Death (4/15/08), taken too soon - always loved and never forgotten.
 From Michelle Courtney
April, 2008
In Memory Of Our Beloved Dice
 May You Rest in Peace
 From Michele Zeiler
April, 2008
In Honor Of  Marvin
 From Justine Roe
April, 2008
In Honor Of Danielle Vujasin 
Happy 27th Birthday  
 From Lori Giebel
April, 2008
Happy Birthday Diane Mauter -
A gift in your name to your favorite charity 
 From Carol Fletcher
April, 2008
In memory of Bessie,
the sweetest and bravest dog in the world.
Your foster family will miss you.
 From  Bill and Terri
April, 2008
In Memory Of Nicki and Sam
who will be loved forever 
 From Erica Schneider 
April, 2008
In Memory Of stupid little dog
 From Larry Goldberg
April, 2008
In Honor Of Carol Christiansen
 From Alicia Preo
April, 2008
  In Honor Of  Marvin
 From Patty Pesch
April, 2008
In Honor Of  Marvin
 From Marie Alexander
April, 2008
  In Honor Of  Bessie
For her medical expenses
 From Frances Landfear
April, 2008
In Memory Of Keesha, my beautiful Keeshond
From Diana Maculan
March, 2008
  In Honor Of  Marvin
 From Terry Burgess
March, 2008
In memory of a life long pet owner and animal lover
Miss Mary Lou Hoeftmann 

 From Sally Trelstad
March, 2008
  In Honor Of  Marvin
 From Deborah Diamond
March, 2008
In Memory Of Karen Hansen Kopriva
TO: Mrs. Kim Liner and Family
 From Lynn,Dennis,Bev,Judy,Frank,Pat,Jan,Chris,John and Bill.
March, 2008
In Memory Of Our Beloved Lance
 From Kathleen Michals
March, 2008
In memory of five kitties who didn't make it in
the box of tortie kitties
 and in honor of all those who fight against
the abuse and neglect of animals
From Terri Sullivan Victory
March,  2008
  In Honor Of  Murphy and Sammie
 From Cindy Gaffen
February,  2008
  For supporting the box of tortie kitties
From Joanne Arnold
February,  2008
In memory of Venom
 for the compassion Lisa, Deanne and Paul have for the animals
From Claire and Don Sleigh
February,  2008
  In Honor Of Bessie
 For her medical expenses 
 From Terri Clark
January,  2008
In memory of Venom
From Sabrina Swanson
January,  2008
In fond Memory of Molly 
loving pet of Susan and  Patrick Pientka
January,  2008
In memory of Venom
From Karen L Bytnar
January,  2008
In Memory Of Daisy 
For Fund in memory of Venom 
From Sarah Peterman
January,  2008
In Memory Of Our daughter Tricia 
who loved dogs dearly.....
From Patti Minardi
January,  2008
In memory of Venom
From Keri Gathman
January,  2008
  In Honor Of Lisa & Adam
You gave Venom a home full of love and happiness. 
Thank you for fostering and for rescuing animals in need.
 From Paul and Deanne Blenkle
January,  2008
  In Honor Of Harold Bryant
 From Erica Bryant
January,  2008
In Memory Of Sarah and Smokey
 From Laurie Gibbons
January,  2008
In Memory Of Stella
who had the same urinary problem and lived to be almost 15.
January,  2008
  In Honor Of Almost Home Foundation
 For Venom's Surgery 
 From Adam Schmalz
January,  2008
  In Honor Of our daughter & future son in law, Lisa & Adam, Venom's foster parents,& our own pets who brought us joy every day; Pumkin, Whiskers, Toby, Princess, and Mackey 
 From Betty & Russell Gathman
January,  2008
  In Honor Of Deanne Markos  
and all the hard work she does for the rescue  
For Venom's  medical treatments
 From Elaine Jacobs
January,  2008
In Memory Of Bubba
 For Venom's Surgery 
 From Melissa Rader
January,  2008
In Honor Of Paul Blenkle 
 who has supported Venom's life
From Lisa Gathman
January,  2008
In Memory Of Mittens, Bootsie, and Sparky 
 From Cynthia Butz
January,  2008
In Memory Of Aurora Witt (a 14 month old dog)
 To help save Venom 
 From Debbie Witt
January,  2008
In Memory Of Kevin Cardenas 
 To help save Venom 
 From Gwen Cardenas
January,  2008
  In Honor Of John Shirrell
 Chairman - Lake Area Furry Fandom NYE Party '08
January,  2008
In Memory Of Mickey Sard.
 You are always in our hearts and are greatly missed.
  Snoopy sends his love to you, too !
From JoEllen Lepianka
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Robert Kawell
From Dianna Dearen
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Melissa Kaplan
 
December,  2007
  In Support of Judy Anglada & Carolyn Serafini
From Debbie Chick
December,  2007
   In Honor of the deaf orange tabby kitty
 that we found and took to Banfield -- and should be on his way over to you guys today (12/21)
From Kim Myers
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Chris Akins
 and her hope that all pets can enjoy the happiness of a home
From Jeanne Lewis
December,  2007
    In Memory Of Carty
From Vicki Tong
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Linda Pawling
From Ellen Wheeler
December,  2007
   In Support of Judy Anglada & Carolyn
From Debbie Chick
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Mike Chrenen
From Rachel Musiala
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Rebecca Chrenen
From Rachel Musiala
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Jeanne Derrig
From Judy Anglada
December,  2007
   In Honor Of Everyone at Almost Home
for the fine work you do!
From Robin Kardon
November,  2007
In Memory Of Our sweetest dog ever Rodrigo
From Amy Crawford
November,  2007
In Memory Of Patricia L. "Patty" Rinne
 
November,  2007
In Memory Of  Domino  -
My beloved cat,
From Mike Sleigh
October,  2007
In Memory Of  Diamond  - Mom and Dad's best friend,
From Terri & Bill Clark
October,  2007
   In Honor Of Sophie Miracle
From Terri & Bill Clark
October,  2007
In Memory Of  Diamond  -  
A great little girl  
From Terri & Jerry
October,  2007
    In Honor Of Mary Pat Payne
From Payne Family
October,  2007
     In Honor Of  Champ the Jack Russell Terrier-
To help Champ
From Jaimie Migliore
September,  2007
In Memory Of  Toto Ogurek -
 Mr. and Mrs.B. Ogurek

From Joan and Jennifer Thomas/Grisaffi
September,  2007
In Memory Of  Mongo -
 In his short life, he gave so much love!
He will be missed dearly by all that knew him.
From Almost Home Foundation Volunteers
September,  2007
    In Honor Of  Champ the Jack Russell Terrier-
God Bless this little guy
From Doreen Keller
August,  2007
    In Honor Of Haley, Peanut, Teddy, Krammer, Emmitt, Ellie, and Maddie
to help any animal in need
From Joan Beckmann
August,  2007
    In Honor Of  Powder-
To help Powder
From Dotty Hagerman
August,  2007
In memory of Fozzy (aka. SpongeBob) and Merlion (aka. Peanut).  Aug 4, 2006 - May 16, 2007.
In the 9 months you were with us, you were loved by two lucky families.  We miss you.
July,  2007
In Memory Of Kevin Cardenas 
  from Gwen Cardenas
July,  2007
In Memory Of Mina 1988-2007.
My precious glamour-cat. She was the first to teach me that to know what a joy a cat is, you have to live with her
from
Gail Leeds
July,  2007
    In Honor of Houston, Big Boy, and Little Bit
(3 lucky cats) 
  To help find a home for an innocent animal born
into a cruel world. 
July,  2007
   In Honor Of Tammy and Angie (cats) from AHF
Please apply this donation is your greatest need
July,  2007
 In Memory of Riley 
  Of our little friend Riley you were with us a short time and you hit many hearts. We cry the tears now but we know your in a better place . Your foster family loved you dearly and will miss you as well. AHF
June,  2007
 In Memory of Frosty 
  dearly loved dog of Dawn
from
Almost Home Foundation
June,  2007
 In Memory of Ruby 
In her little life she has given so much love  
 We will miss her!!
June,  2007
In Memory of Aragon the Kitten  
Your brothers Plato, Ruskin and your sister Shae miss you. We love and miss you too...Garth, Megan, Jacob, Jessica, Kaylee, and Quinn.
June,  2007
   In honor of the Banfield Bloomingdale team
Thank you so much for taking such great care of Aragon and Lacey. Almost Home Foundation is so lucky to have such great support through Banfield!

From Megan Ludeman
June,  2007
In Memory of Lacey the Kitten  
Your brothers Aragon, Plato, Ruskin and your sister Shae miss you. We love and miss you too...Garth, Megan, Jacob, Jessica, Kaylee, and Quinn.
June,  2007
    In Honor Of  Tammy and Angie
Two AHF cats!!
From Barbara Lieske
June,  2007
    In Honor Of  Sonny
For the People and Pooch Walk
From Julie Kalainov
June,  2007
In Memory of Maurice  (Mo-Mo)
He was greatly loved, and will be greatly missed.
Deanne & Paul Blenkle
June, 2007
In Memory Of
Ruby's kittens

In their very short time here, they touched the lives of many.   Deanne M and her family, Karin S, and Debbie Butz and her family made sure that the little ones knew love.
June, 2007
 In Memory Of
Mozart

From Terri and Jerry
May, 2007
In Memory Of
Basil

From Marcia Anderson
May, 2007
 In Memory Of
 CC Christoffer
who lived her life in happiness. I didnt know you but heard about how special you were and I know now that your over the rainbow bridge with all our Almost Home Animals who are running free and
happy. You will be missed dearly by your family and missed by those who only heard about you!

Linda and the Almost Home Family
April, 2007
 In Memory Of
Ernie

From Jessica and Kevin Bale ... and best friend Bert
April, 2007
 In Memory Of
Bianca- Joey-Yogi-Alkki-Tiger-Bogie

From Patricia Rice
April, 2007
      In Honor Of The Dweck Kids
From Christine Akins
April, 2007
In Memory Minnie Charous
A Wonderful Cat
From Linda  Ulreich
April, 2007
In Memory Olive Therlwell
A Wonderful Dog
From Linda  Ulreich
April, 2007
 In Memory of Max the Sheltie
12-29-93 - 03-17-07
From Peggy Mohr
March, 2007
     In Honor of The Rosato Family
In Crosby's short life, he had a wonderful family to call his own.
March, 2007
 In Memory of Crosby (aka Fritz)
From Both His Families
The Rosato Family and the Almost Home Family
March, 2007
 In Memory of Peaches
From Ellen Chromik
March, 2007
In Memory of Zola
You touched so many lives in your short but sweet life.
Thank you for singing to us and leaving all of those lovely sounds in our head. You will be missed by all.
February, 2007
    In Honor of The Miller Family.
Thank you so much for giving Zola the
Forever Home she loved and deserved. You took such wonderful care of her.
She chose the PERFECT Family!
February, 2007
In Memory Of Fog  &  Clancy -
Both were
dearly loved by Gloria and the other critters 
from Terri Sullivan Victory
February, 2007
In Memory Of Ethel Makarski
my wonderful  mother who dearly loved her family
and  her three rescued cats
From Joyce Ann Parks
February, 2007
In Memory Of Amanda Rose
Beloved Cocker Spaniel of Jan Johnson
From Sharon Panther
February, 2007
In Memory Of Maggie Batchelder &
In Honor of her loving family.
From Heather L. Morris
February, 2007
In Memory Of Lucky  -
A dearly loved dog of our volunteer Riely
from Almost Home Foundaton
January, 2007
   

In Honor Of Steve Einhorn -
 a great Almost Home Foundation Volunteer
from Emily Jansen

January, 2007
In Memory Of Dozer -
from Kelly Betts
January, 2007
   In Honor of the Kouba Family -
In Blake's short life, he had a wonderful family to call his own.
January, 2007
In Memory Of Blake -
To a great boy who finally received the love he deserved!
from Almost Home Foundation
January, 2007
   In Honor of the Kimberly Bonk  -
from Karen Swanson
January, 2007
In Memory Of Glinda Sue -
from Gail E Randall
December, 2006
    In Honor Of Lori Christensen -
from Kathleen Valentine
December, 2006
In Memory Of Jackson -
from Claire
December, 2006
   In Honor of  Chuck Swanson -
from Bernadette Lowum
December, 2006
   In Honor of the Doris Haacks -
from Linda Davis
December, 2006
  In Honor of Ralph and Jan Bennett -
from Christine Akins
December, 2006
   In Honor of  Jambo -
from Christine Akins
December, 2006
   

In Honor of the Richard Davis Family
and Paul & Deanne Blenkle -

from Karen Davis

December, 2006

In memory of Carty -
from Vicki Tong

December, 2006

In memory of Allene Wahl-
My Dear Friend
from Linda Ulreich

December, 2006

In memory of Murphy -
Jan 1,1996-Dec2,2006
We will miss you.
Love Grandma and Grandpa Zarky

December, 2006

In Memory Of Murphy -
A great little buddy who showed his sister and little brother that people can be trusted.  We will miss you.
 From Terri and Jerry

December, 2006
   

In Honor Of Heather Vozella -
for all her wonderful work for Almost Home
from Moira Savel

November, 2006
   

In Honor Of Steve Einhorn -
 a wonderful Almost Home Foundation Volunteer
from Emily Jansen

November, 2006

In Memory Of Tracey the Jungle Cat -
 She was brought home at about two years old from a tiny steel cage at a shelter and immediately displayed her life-long love of dogs regardless of size, cats, people, pizza, fetching, begging, stalking in the garden, balancing unexpectedly on top of doors, cat-chatting, head scratches, playing fetch and sunlight streaming through a window. She was a sparkling presence, a bi-color tabby with white velcro-like paws and a spotted belly, weighing about five lbs. and filling a much larger space in my life for the next sixteen years
from Gail Leeds

November, 2006

In Memory Of My Friend Leslie Shaw -
from Kathy Coffman

November, 2006

In Memory Of Sammy -
He was a sweet boy that enjoyed Saturday Night Poker on TV, his basket, and laying in your lap and being petted - he deserved that much and more.   We finally lost Sammy and we do miss him - his brother Dino misses him too.  Now we have to find Dino that home we had hoped for for both of them. 
from Lavonne and David

October, 2006

In Memory Of Casey -
We Love and Miss you
from by Dotty and George Hagerman

September, 2006

In Memory Of Jackson -
you touched so many lives and you will be missed dearly.
from Doreen

September, 2006
  

In Honor Of Bandit -
 another German Shepherd who's been through a lot.
from Laura Marr

September, 2006

In loving memory of  Daisy
from Diane and Gerald Mauter

September, 2006

In loving memory of  Daisy
from Charles and Carol Fletcher

September, 2006

In loving memory of  Meebles, Lucky & Norman
Your time on earth was short yet you touched so many
from Almost Home Foundation

September, 2006

In loving memory of  Jackson
Our good boy
We miss you and love you Jackson
Terri, Jerry and Rupert

September, 2006

In loving memory of  Tigger
Our Kitten Angel
Who Watches over the Team & the Kids

September, 2006

In loving memory of  Friday
from Amy Crawford

August, 2006

In loving memory of  Toby
from Karin La Freniere

July, 2006

In loving memory of  Patches
To my buddy who let all the Rescue dogs come into my house. Thank you for making us laugh at all those bad things you did just like a Dalmatian would do........
We will have a void spot in our heart that will never be filled
but we have the memories of you to remember..........
We miss you and love you Patches
Linda ,Ken, Kristen, Michael, Wellington, Sweetie

June, 2006

In loving memory of  Patches
from Almost Home Foundation

June, 2006

In loving memory of  Butterscotch
from Douglas Luster

June, 2006

In loving memory of  Matilda
from Almost Home Foundation

May, 2006

In loving memory of  Sprout
one of our cats who passed away.
You have touched so many lives in such a short time.
We will all miss you.

from Almost Home Foundation

April, 2006

In loving memory of  Penny
one of our Momma cats who passed away.
We promise to find your kittens wonderful homes.
We will all miss you.

from Almost Home Foundation

April, 2006

In Loving Memory of Irene
from
Claire Sleigh

April, 2006

In Memory of Blackie
dearly loved dog of Mary & Marty Howe
from
Claire Sleigh

April, 2006

In Memory of Gizmo
dearly loved dog of Dorie Johnson
from
Claire Sleigh

April, 2006

In Memory of Clumsy
You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten
Rest in Peace Dear Boy Until we see each other again
from
Cecilia

April, 2006

In Memory of Jason
May you have all the chicken you can eat!
from Jen Ariano

March, 2006

In Memory of Lynn Spencer
A dear daughter, wonderful sister, loving aunt, dear friend & animal lover. You have touched everyone who knew you
f
rom BG and Marilyn

March, 2006
  

In Honor of Jessica Moorman
from Craig Blake

February, 2006
  

In Honor Of Almost Home Foundation for their Katrina Rescue Work
from Barbara O'Neill

January, 2006

In loving memory of  Mocha
from Lisa Lyons

January, 2006

In loving memory of
Honey Bee, Dixie Lu, Krystal Blu, & Mozart

from Tiffany Stelmachowski

December, 2005

In loving memory of  Jeannie our Katrina puppy who passed away suddenly. You have touched so many lives in such a short time. We will all miss you.
from Doreen Keller

December, 2005

In loving memory of  Duke
from Gene and Judith Pratt

December, 2005

In loving memory of  Toby
from Karin LaFreniere

December, 2005

In loving memory of
 Megan, Tom and Vicki Shea
from Denise Edenhofer

December, 2005
  

In Honor Of Bennett Clan
from Christine Akins

December, 2005
  

In Honor Of Our kitty that we adopted from Almost home Louie (Hubert)
from DiMaria Family

December, 2005

In loving memory of  Hobbes
from Helen and Bob Rysemus

October, 2005

In loving memory of the animals that lost their lives from Hurricane Katrina and Rita
from Doreen Keller

October, 2005
  

In Honor Of Sonny
from Julie Kalainov

September, 2005

In loving memory of Mandy
from Cynthia Schleich

September, 2005

In loving memory of Hector and Arthur
from Nicole Almiro

September, 2005

In loving memory of Dorothy Darragh
from Charles Hanson

September, 2005
  

In Honor Of Sari Polakow
from Amy Polakow

September, 2005

In loving memory of Pumpkin
from Almost Home Foundation

September, 2005

In loving memory of their cat Lucky
from Claire & Don Sleigh

August, 2005

In loving memory of their bird  Magoo
from Chuck & Gloria Hanson

August, 2005

In loving memory of her dog Henry Weger
from Steven Gilbert

June, 2005

In loving memory of her dog Malcolm 
from Helen Turney

May, 2005

In loving memory of Chancellor B. Squire
from Mary L. Squire

February, 2005
 

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