The history of the rescue group begin we believe in 1997. Documents show in 2004 the group got the dog park up and running at Veteran's Park in Algona. They also cleaned up and improved the city pound and worked to get an animal control contact person. They frequently had spay and neuter clinics.

In 2009 there was a shift in members. The Homeward Bound group combined with Kossuth Animal Rescue between 2009-2010. This created a special savings project for a rescue and another project for operations (spay/neuter/vet care, insurance, other expenses).

In 2018 the rescue became Algona Rescue Family (ARF) and a building was purchased to house rescues in. The old KLGA building became the new home to many rescues.

In 2024 a new board was formed, change of name to Kossuth County Tails of Hope Rescue, a new initiative began to rebuild and better the rescue in any way possible. Fundraising, grant, vet care, supplies and grooming committees were formed to provide all things needed at the rescue.