The status of Jasper was

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Almost Home Animal Rescue

Male Cat, Tabby

Tabby (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, I’m Jasper — the boy who finally got to hear the best word in the world: YES. I don’t know how long I’d been waiting in that kennel — long enough to see my friends come and go, one after another. Every time someone stopped by, I’d sit up tall, purr my best purr, and hope maybe this time they’d choose me. But they never did. My heart got a little heavy, but I kept believing that my “yes” was out there somewhere. And then it happened. A kind volunteer looked over and said, “What about Jasper? Can he come too?” The foster said yes. Just like that, everything changed. I got to ride away from the shelter that day with my two friends, my little paws pressed against the carrier door, eyes wide with wonder. I could hardly believe it — the sunshine, the air, the promise of something new. Now I spend my days chasing toys, snuggling into warm laps, and sharing purrs with everyone I meet. I’m about six to seven months old, full of curiosity and love, and I’d really like a kitty friend to play with — I’ve always been happiest with a buddy by my side. They say I’m handsome (I won’t argue), but what makes me special isn’t just my tabby stripes — it’s my heart. I never gave up hope, and now I’m ready for my forever home. If you’re looking for a happy, loving boy who knows the meaning of second chances, I’m right here — waiting to hear yes one more time. Love,Jasper 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.