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East Tennessee Friends of Animals

Cat rescue in Oak Ridge, TN

We are an adult, senior, and special needs cat rescue that only takes animals directly from shelters. We do our part to help keep East Tennessee as no kill as possible.

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Oak Ridge, TN 37831
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Adoptable pets at East Tennessee Friends of Animals

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Nacho

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Zappy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Tony

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Buster

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Ham Bone - Sponsored Fee!

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Rescue FAQs

Loudon, Anderson, Roane, Monroe, Blount, Campbell

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We take applications at our Lenoir City Petsense location. Processing may take up to 48 hours. No fees due until you take you new pet home. We do full background checks and you must have a carrier to take a cat home.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near East Tennessee Friends of Animals

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Break the Chain Pit Bull Rescue

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Marshall

Siamese

Male, 1 yr
Athens, TN, TN
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Bandit

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs
Maryville, TN
Special Needs
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Lily

Pointer/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Hippo

Black Mouth Cur

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Kasey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Crossville, TN
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Maggie

Labradoodle

Female, Puppy
Pigeon forge, TN

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Animal Charities in Oak Ridge, TN

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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