Alaska- URGENT NEED - HOME, FOSTER OR FOSTER/ADOPT

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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.  Dear Future Family, It’s me, Alaska. I don’t know your names yet, or what your voices sound like, but I’ve been waiting for you. Every day, I lie here in my kennel and imagine what it will be like when you finally walk through those doors and look at me — really look at me — and know that I’m yours. I’m only three years old, a 50-lb husky with fur as white as snow and eyes that have seen too many days of waiting. The shelter is loud and cold, and though the people here are kind, it’s not the same as having a home. My spirit feels a little dimmer with each passing day, but I hold onto hope because I know you’re out there. I want you to know that I’m a good boy. I walk nicely on a leash, I’m house trained, and I don’t mind my crate. I love going outside for adventures — the wind in my fur, the crunch of leaves under my paws — it makes me feel alive again. I do need a moment to be sure you’re safe and kind, but once I trust you, my whole heart is yours. I’ll lean into your hands, follow you wherever you go, and rest my head against you just to feel close. I’d be wonderful with older kids who can run and laugh with me, and I’ll be your loyal shadow whether we’re hiking a trail or curled up at home. What I want more than anything is to belong — to know that I’m not just another dog behind bars, but someone’s best friend, someone’s family. So, dear family, please don’t wait too long. Every day here feels heavier, and I need you. I need the warmth of your love, the safety of your home, and the promise that I’ll never be left behind again. I’m ready for my forever. Are you ready for me? With hope,Alaska *Guest Posting**You can foster to adopt, foster or 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. September 9, 2025, 1:47 am

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Alaska- URGENT NEED - HOME, FOSTER OR FOSTER/ADOPT, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.