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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

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

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Tabby

Male, 3 yrs
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mittsey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mittsey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dahlia's adoption status with email updates.
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Dahlia

Domestic Longhair

Female, 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

GRReat Dog Rescue

875 Hwy 321 North, Suite 600, #151,
Lenoir City, TN 37771

Anderson County Animal Rescue Foundation

Box 181,
Clinton, TN 37717

Ginny's Pet Rescue - Allentown

Pioneer, TN 37847

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

Carolina Dog

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 mos
Athens, TN, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Anatolian Shepherd/Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Crossville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chester's adoption status with email updates.
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Chester

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Jefferson City, TN

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