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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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Email etnfoa@gmail.com
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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 Ham Bone's adoption status with email updates.
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Ham Bone

Domestic Shorthair

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

Tabby

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

Tabby

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

GINNY'S PET RESCUE, INC.

425 Lonesome Mountain Lane,
Pioneer, TN 37847

Vanguard Animal Rescue

Athens, TN 37303

Australian Shepherds Furever -Jamestown, TN Chapter

PO Box 1676,
Jamestown, TN 38556

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Labrador Retriever/Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, 8 yrs 6 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Vinca's adoption status with email updates.
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Vinca

Maine Coon

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

Miniature Pinscher

Male, 5 yrs
Athens, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sailor's adoption status with email updates.
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Sailor

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Athens, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Fly On's adoption status with email updates.
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Fly On

Greyhound

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Knoxville, TN

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