Roxy

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.  Dear Future Family, My name is Sapphire. They tell me that’s a special name, and I suppose it fits… after all, I’ve lived a life that’s shaped me into something rare. I wasn’t always safe. Once, I was just a stray girl, wandering with the weight of new life inside me, not knowing where I’d lay my head or how I’d protect the little ones I carried. The shelter found me then. I was frightened, unsure… but they gave me a quiet space, soft blankets, and kind voices. It was there I became a mother. I poured every ounce of myself into my pups, loving them with all the courage I had. One by one, they grew strong, tails wagging, and found families of their own. My heart swelled with pride for them — but when the last pup left, the world felt suddenly very quiet. Now it’s my turn. My babies have homes… but I’m still here, waiting. The shelter is loud and busy, and it scares me sometimes. I dream of a calm home where I can feel safe, a place with gentle voices, kind hands, and a fenced yard where I can explore without fear. I’m already housebroken, and beneath my timid heart is so much love, just waiting for someone patient enough to see it. They say I’m beautiful — a mix of Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler smarts and resilience with my own one-of-a-kind charm. But more than that, I want to be treasured. I don’t need much… just peace, love, and someone to call my own. Please, if you’ve been searching for a quiet companion, someone loyal who will blossom with your care — will you look my way? I’ve given so much of my heart already. Now I just need someone to give theirs back. Love,Sapphire *Guest Posting* 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. September 9, 2025, 1:47 am

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