Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
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… I’m Knox. I’ve been meaning to ask something, and I promise I’m not complaining — I’m just a little confused. How is it that I’m still waiting for my forever home? I’m a sweet golden doodle, about 60 pounds, somewhere between 1 and 3 years old. I’m completely potty trained, very smart, and I try really hard to be a good boy. I love quickly — maybe too quickly sometimes — but when I pick my person, I’m all in. I attached to my foster mom almost immediately. Being near my people makes me feel safe. I really love other dogs. Like, really love them. I’d be happiest with a confident dog sibling who could show me that I’m home for good. I think that would help my heart settle. I’ve had a few stops already — I’m the fourth place that anyone knows of — and none of it was my fault. So sometimes I worry when I’m alone. I think once I know I’m staying, that little bit of separation anxiety will fade away. I’m good with kids and I love people. I’m doing okay with cats, but I should be supervised because I still forget they aren’t dogs. I enjoy being active and playing outside — a fenced yard would be amazing — but I’m also perfectly happy to lay around and just hang out with you. Car rides? Yes. Walks? I’m pretty good on a leash. Wherever you are is exactly where I want to be. I don’t love being crated, but I’m working on it. Honestly, I think once I understand that everything in the house isn’t up for grabs, I won’t need one much at all. I’m learning what’s mine and what’s not. I just need a little consistency and patience, and I promise I’ll get it. I’ve had most of my vetting done and will be brought up to date on anything else before adoption. I’m healthy, goofy, cuddly, and I’ve been told I’m literally the best dog. I don’t need anything fancy. Just a family who means it when they say “forever.” A dog friend would be wonderful. A fence would make me very happy. But most of all, I just want to be loved and belong. I’m ready when you are. Love,Knox *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. February 19, 2026, 11:39 pm
