Merlin

My story

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 Merlin! I’m just a little guy, only 6 months old, but I’ve already been through more than most cats ever will. You see, I wasn’t always safe. Once upon a time, I was living in some woods behind a parking lot, all alone. Something bad happened—something tried to hurt me and grabbed me by my tail. It was really scary, but somehow I managed to escape. My tail didn’t make it through, though. I had to have it removed because the wound was too bad. Now I look a little different from the other cats—I’m a short-tailed wonder—but that’s okay. It just makes me special! Some people say I look like a Manx, but I'm just Merlin, the brave boy who doesn’t let anything stop him. Despite everything I’ve been through, I’m the sweetest boy you’ll ever meet. I’m full of love and joy, and I’m looking for my forever home. My favorite things in the world are cuddles and playtime. I may be small, but I’ve got a big heart! Every night, I jump up into bed (I love bedtime!) and curl up beside my person. I just flop over and start purring—purr purr purr—while I stretch out my little paws, hoping they'll give me scratches behind my ears and smooth my shiny whiskers. It makes me feel safe, loved, and happy, and I can’t wait to do that with my new family. I get along with everyone—other pets, new people, you name it! I don’t hold grudges. Life’s too short for that. I’m a playful little guy, always up for an adventure, and I promise I’ll keep you laughing with my antics and brighten your days with my snuggles. I would LOVE to have a kitty friend to play with! I’ve been through a lot, but I believe in magic. And I know my magic is waiting to find you. If you think you can handle a bundle of love with a side of courage and cuddles, I’d be the perfect companion. Let’s make some magical memories, okay? Love,Merlin If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org. 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. July 6, 2025, 1:11 am

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Merlin, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.