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Almost Home Animal Rescue

Male Cat, Maine Coon

Maine Coon (Short Coat)

Description:

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 there! My name’s Winston, and let me tell you, I’ve had quite the adventure! One day, I dared to walk right into a stranger’s house through an open door. I was hoping for a warm welcome (and maybe a snack!), but they weren’t as thrilled as I was. Next thing I knew, I was at the shelter, wondering what went wrong. Thankfully, my guardian angel came and whisked me away, knowing I just needed a chance to find someone who could love me as much as I love people. I’m a big boy—17 pounds of pure cuddle power—and I love to be the center of attention. In fact, being the star of the show is kind of my thing! If you’re around, I’ll be right there, ready for some head scratches or a cozy spot next to or on you. I’m told I’m very handsome, and I do my best to keep up that charm, because, honestly, I just want to be loved. My foster mom hasn't been able to test me with other cats, so she's not sure how I’d do with them, but I’ve done well with dogs! At 6.5 years old, I’m just the right age—mature enough to appreciate a good nap but still young enough for playtime. I would appreciate a calm home and I would do well with older children. Could you be the one to give me a cozy, loving home where I can finally relax? I promise, I’ll make every day just a little brighter. Hope to meet you soon,Winston If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at [email protected] 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. Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.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.