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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
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Knoxville, TN 37922
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Adoptable pets at The Stray Connection

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Glimmer and Gentry's adoption status with email updates.
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Glimmer and Gentry

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
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
We'll also keep you updated on Hot Lips's adoption status with email updates.
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Hot Lips

Domestic Shorthair

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

Russian Blue

Female, Young
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

Feral Feline Friends of East TN

PO Box 32121,
Knoxville, TN 37930

For The Love Of Woofers Inc.

Luttrell, TN 37779

K9 Lifeline Rescue

237 Harvey Road, By Appointment Only,
Kingston, TN 37763

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Fancy's adoption status with email updates.
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Fancy

American Bobtail

Female, 2 yrs
Athens, TN, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on SOCKS's adoption status with email updates.
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SOCKS

Border Terrier/Puggle

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Knoxville, TN

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