Abyssinian kittens & cats in Maryville, Tennessee

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 Lil’ Blue.I’m a little Siamese/Ragdoll mix with soft fur and an even softer heart. Not so long ago, I was all alone outside. I was covered in fleas, my ears hurt, and I didn’t feel very good at all. Mostly, though, I felt lonely. I didn’t know if anyone would notice me or care enough to help. But someone did. Someone scooped me up and showed me that kindness still exists. Now I’m safe. I’m healthy. And I’ve learned that I love cuddles — a lot. I’ll curl into your arms, press my face into your neck, and purr like I’m trying to say thank you for every warm moment. People are wonderful… but I was still missing something. A friend. That’s when Simba came into my life. He was rescued from a shelter — a place full of noise and uncertainty — and when we met, something magical happened. We weren’t just friends.We were soul brothers. We play together, nap together, and follow each other everywhere. If you see me, Simba will be close behind. If Simba’s curled up in a lap, I’m not far away. We sleep together, dream together, and sometimes even pile into foster mom’s lap together because being close feels like home. I’m about five months old now, and Simba is just a little older at five and a half months. We’re growing fast — growing braver, happier, and more hopeful every day. I don’t want to be without him. He helped heal the lonely part of my heart. All I wish for now is a forever home — one that understands that we come as a pair. A home that sees two handsome little faces and knows there is so much love behind them. A home that will spoil us, cherish us, and never let us feel alone again. If you open your heart to me…You get Simba too.And together, we’ll love you forever. Love,Lil’ Blue & Simba *MUST be adopted together**Due to our size, no small children.* If you would like to meet your new best friends, 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. Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative. ****When puppies and kittens are adopted before being fixed, they MUST be adopted in East Tennessee.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. January 8, 2026, 11:41 pm