Gerald - NEED FOSTER TO ADOPT HOME ASAP!

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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… um… my name’s Gerald. I’m trying to keep my head held high, but honestly? I’m scared. The shelter is loud—metal doors clanging, dogs barking, strange smells everywhere—and I don’t understand why I’m here. I keep thinking maybe I did something wrong, but the people here tell me I’m a good boy. I’m only two years old, a lab mix with a shiny coat and hopeful eyes (at least… I try to keep them hopeful). I love people—like really love them—but right now all I have are quick moments when someone passes by my kennel. When they stop and talk to me, my tail thumps so hard it hurts, because maybe… maybe this time it’s my person. I’ll tell you the truth: I want to be your only pet. I want all your love, every ear scratch, every silly conversation, every “good boy” whispered just for me. I’m young, I get excited, and sometimes I jump because I can’t hold in the happy. I know I’ll need someone who loves me enough to be firm and teach me, but I promise I’m worth it. I’m already housebroken, and I’m pretty good on a leash. I’m not crate trained, but I’ll try to figure things out if you give me the chance. The people here say I’m a shelter favorite, but I don’t want to be the favorite here. I want to be your favorite… in a warm, quiet home where I can finally sleep without flinching at every sound. If you can foster-to-adopt me, please hurry. My heart can’t keep living in “maybe.” I need my “forever” now. Love,Gerald *Guest Posting**You can foster to adopt**Gerald is not up to date on his shots but will be if someone foster to adopt* If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org 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.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. August 12, 2025, 2:56 am

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Gerald - NEED FOSTER TO ADOPT HOME ASAP!, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.