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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.  Hi there! My name’s Troy, and I’m a 5-month-old Australian Red Heeler—about 25 pounds of pure wiggles, kisses, and joy. They say I’m as cute as a bug in a rug, and I think they might be right (especially when I tilt my head just so and flash my puppy grin). I don’t really understand how I ended up in the shelter. One day I was just here, surrounded by noise and new smells. It’s been a little scary, but I keep reminding myself—life is meant to be full of cuddles, belly rubs, and big adventures. I just know my family is out there looking for me. I’m a sweet, friendly, lovable little guy who already knows how to walk nicely on a leash and, guess what—I’m housebroken too! I did have something called demodex mange—it’s not catchy, just something I picked up as a little pup from my mama when I was nursing. Stress made it show up here at the shelter, but thanks to treatment I’m bouncing back and looking as handsome as ever…much better than my pictures! Here’s what I dream about: a family who will treasure me like the precious pup I am. I want to go on walks and adventures with you, chase toys in the yard, and then curl up by your side when the day is done. Most of all, I want to belong. Not just as a pet, but as a true family member. I may be young, but I already know how to give my whole heart. Will you be the one to give me mine forever home? Kisses & Love,Troy *Guest Posting**You can foster to adopt, foster or foster to adopt!* If you would like to meet your new best friend, 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.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.