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Almost Home Animal Rescue

Male Dog, Yellow Labrador Retriever

Yellow Labrador Retriever (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! My name is Peyton and I’m a loyal yellow Lab with a heart as big as the sky! I’m writing this because I need a hero—someone with experience, patience, and a whole lot of love. My mom is about to bring a tiny human into the world, and while she’s over the moon, life is getting complicated. She’s moving to a temporary place where I can’t stay, but here’s the thing: she loves me deeply and wants me back. I just need a safe place to stay for about three months until she can settle into our forever home together. I won’t lie—I come with some quirks. I’ve got separation anxiety, which means I get really scared when I’m left alone. It’s not that I want to be difficult; it’s just that I love my humans so much, and the thought of being without them can make me panic. I’m on Prozac to help calm my nerves, and my mom will explain exactly how to handle me. With patience and understanding, I promise I’m worth it. This is what makes me awesome: I’m a big fan of car rides—tell me to hop in, and I’m there with my tail wagging! I know a bunch of tricks too, and I love showing off for treats and praise. I'm also very sweet! Here’s the deal: I need a foster home where I can be the only pet. Other animals just aren’t my thing. What I do need is someone who can be around a lot, especially during those moments when I start to feel unsure. I’m a good boy at heart—I’m loyal, loving, and I’ve saved my mom from some really dark times. I even used to take care of a veteran. Now I’m hoping someone can step in and save me when I need it the most. This is urgent!!! My mom has to move by January 31st, and with her about to give birth, the clock is ticking. If no one can take me in, things are looking really grim. I don’t want to think about what might happen if I don’t find the right person. Please, if you have experience with dogs like me—dogs who need a little extra love and guidance—and you can open your home to me for a few months, you could save my life. My mom is desperate to keep me; she just needs someone to help us through this rough patch. I wouldn't even mind another rescue with an experienced foster. I’ve been my mom’s rock, her ESA dog, her reason to keep going when things got tough. Now I need someone to be my rock. If that’s you, please step forward. My mom and I will be forever grateful. With hope and lots of tail wags,Peyton *GUEST POSTING If you are able to foster and save Peyton's life, contact the Adoption Coordinator at [email protected] or 865-236-0830. To fill out a foster 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.