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Almost Home believes that every animal deserves a loving home regardless of appearance, age, or physical limitation.  We have come together to give animals in need the safe and happy life they all deserve.  Almost Home Animal Rescue believes that no animal is expendable.  Adopting a friend:The animals, lucky enough to find refuge with Almost Home, are all in loving foster homes. If you are interested in the possibility of giving one of the animals a new lease on life, please contact us. The contact information is listed at the end of each biography.  What you need to do to adopt:If you would like to adopt a pet in need from Almost Home, basically, an application must be filled out. We will check two personal references and a vet reference. If you are approved for adoption, there is a trial period of about one week to make sure this is the animal for you and you are the person for the animal. Along with the trial period, a contract must be signed that basically states that if ever you cannot keep the animal that you must return the animal to Almost Home. Last but not least, a home check will be done. Meet & Greets:An approved application is required. This does not mean that you have to adopt but that you are approved to do so if everything works out. Since we are foster based, this limits the amount of people coming to our homes.  UP & COMING… Hi, I’m Duke I was born on May 25th, one of six puppies in my litter. I don’t remember much from those early days, except that nobody was really watching out for us. My brothers, sisters, and I kept wandering into the road — it was scary, and dangerous, and we didn’t know any better. Some kind neighborhood kids started keeping an eye on us, making sure we stayed safe. And then one day, a neighbor with a good heart took all of us in. I don’t know where I’d be without that kindness. I was the runt of the litter. I think that’s part of why I’m a little different from my siblings — I like my quiet time. Sometimes I’ll wander off by myself for a nap, just me and my own little world for a while. But don’t let that fool you — the second there’s playing going on, or someone’s handing out attention, I am right there in the middle of it all. I don’t want to miss a single bit of love. I’m pretty mellow for a puppy, if I do say so myself. I’m smart, I catch on quick, and I’m already almost housebroken — I’m working hard to be a good boy. More than anything, I just love being petted and getting attention. It makes my whole world feel right. I didn’t get the easiest start. But I’m still just a little guy full of hope, looking for someone who’ll give me the soft place to land I’ve always wanted. If you’ve got room in your home — and your heart — for a sweet, loving pup like me, I’d love to meet you. Love,Duke ****When puppies and kittens are adopted before being fixed, they MUST be adopted in East Tennessee. If you would like to meet your new best friends, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format. Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.ADOPTION FEE: The adoption fee for a cat is $85. The adoption fee for a kitten is $100. The adoption fee does include the kittens being fixed and their rabies shot when they are old enough through one of our local vets. The adoption fee for a dog is $200. The adoption fee for a puppy is $250. The adoption fee does include the puppies being fixed and their rabies shot when they are old enough through one of our local vets. Mature pet adoption fees are sometimes reduced. The adoption fee for pure bred dogs and cats will vary due to health and age of pet. This helps support our ill animals and our mutts that get left in the system longer. We do reserve the right to change the fees higher or lower due to the circumstance of the animal but what was stated above are the usual adoption fees.  Microchipped pets will have a higher adoption fee.  Our adoption fees do not cover the cost of the vetting and care the animal has received with us and if it ever does, the money just goes back it to helping other animals in need.