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The Stray Connection

Cat rescue in Knoxville, TN

Stray Connection is a small organization of private foster homes (no shelter or store-front) that takes in kittens/cats from shelters outside of Knoxville that are typically high-kill, low-funded. These cats are brought to Knoxville where they receive the necessary vet care. Because our cats live in private homes, we know them well. It is our mission to make the best match of the cat's personality and individual needs with an approved adopter.

Contact Holly Frey
Email hhfrey1@tds.net
Phone (865) 671-4564
Website
Address
Knoxville, TN 37922
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Adoptable pets at The Stray Connection

We'll also keep you updated on Bootsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bootsy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Creamsicle's adoption status with email updates.
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Creamsicle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Spotify's adoption status with email updates.
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Spotify

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gabby and Misty's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabby and Misty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Brook's adoption status with email updates.
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Brook

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Saffron's adoption status with email updates.
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Saffron

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Forest's adoption status with email updates.
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Forest

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gilly and Gabby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gilly and Gabby

Russian Blue

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
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Rescue FAQs

We serve Knoxville and the surrounding area.

Additional adoption info

Potential adopters are required to complete our application before adoption. Our adoption fee varies based on the age and breed of the cat. The fee includes testing for feline leukemia and aids, the series of distemper vaccines, the rabies vaccines, wormings, advantage so they are flea free when you take them home, a veterinary exam, and the spay or neuter. Microchipping is available for an additional $45. The adoption fee is waived for qualifying adopters interested in one of our sponsored cats.

Adoption application

https://www.facebook.com/StrayConnection/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near The Stray Connection

woofwoof fosters

Sweetwater, TN 37874

Adopt A Golden Knoxville

PO Box 11822,
Knoxville, TN 37939

Humane Society of East Tennessee

1611 E. Broadway Avenue,
Maryville, TN 37804

We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Pug

Male, Adult
Rutledge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ender's adoption status with email updates.
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Ender

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Longhair

Male, 7 mos
Jacksboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy- RESCUE SINCE DECEMBER's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy- RESCUE SINCE DECEMBER

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Canaan Dog

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Sweetwater, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Kurt's adoption status with email updates.
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Kurt

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 mos
Madisonville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Tom's adoption status with email updates.
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Tom

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Madisonville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Albury's adoption status with email updates.
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Albury

Greyhound

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Knoxville, TN

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