Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
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. I’m Bagheera. Some call me Gary. Don’t ask how that happened — humans are strange, but I’ve learned to roll with it. I answer to both, especially if snacks are on the table. I’m nearly 8 years old now, and while I’m small in size, I carry a presence that fills the room. Small but mighty — that’s me. I’ve got a big personality tucked into this sleek little body, and I don’t mind letting you know when I have something to say. I’m a talker. I like to tippy-tap my paws and chatter when we have our conversations. It’s my thing. I’m not a lap cat, not really. I’m more of a “I’ll come to you when I’m ready” kind of girl. I’m selective about affection, but I do love it — just on my terms. If you put your hand out, I’ll pet myself!. I don’t need much…someone who respects that love can be quiet and subtle and still very real. Things are changing fast. I’m losing my home through no fault of my own, and I need to find a new one by mid-June. Somewhere I can be myself — quirky, sweet, and just a little dramatic. I’ve been through a lot, but I still believe there’s a perfect person out there who will see me and say, “Yes. Her.” Could that be you? With soft paws and a sassy spirit,Bagheera (or Gary, if that’s your vibe) Needs a home by mid-June*GUEST POSTING* If you would like to meet your new best friend(s), 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. May 15, 2025, 12:55 am
