The status of Amber was
last posted on 10/29/25 by
Nine lives is not enough.
Female Cat, Dilute Tortoiseshell
Dilute Tortoiseshell (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… I’m Amber. I’m still getting used to saying that out loud — “I’m Amber.” It sounds nice, doesn’t it? A little while ago, I was all by myself in a loud, echoing place called “the shelter.” I didn’t understand why I was there or where everyone had gone. Everything smelled strange, and all the noises made my little heart beat fast. Then one day, they opened my kennel door and put me in with two boys — Jasper and Flint. I wasn’t sure what to think at first, but they were kind, and for the first time, I didn’t feel so alone. And then something wonderful happened — we got to leave together! I didn’t know what “foster home” meant, but it turns out it’s a place with soft blankets, gentle voices, and people who smell like kindness. I’m still a bit quiet...a little shy, still learning that hands mean love and not fear, but I’m starting to purr more each day. I’m a diluted torti girl (that means I wear soft watercolor fur, or so I’m told), about as sweet as they come once you give me a little time. I'm about six months old. I’d love a home of my own — maybe one with another kitty friend who can help me keep believing the world is a safe, warm place. I may still be figuring it all out, but I know this much: I’m ready for love, safety, and a family that will never let me feel alone again. A few treats and some cuddles? Well… that sounds pretty perfect too. Love,Amber 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.
