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The Stray Connection

Cat rescue in Knoxville, TN

Stray Connection is a small organization of private foster homes (no shelter or store-front) that takes in kittens/cats from shelters outside of Knoxville that are typically high-kill, low-funded. These cats are brought to Knoxville where they receive the necessary vet care. Because our cats live in private homes, we know them well. It is our mission to make the best match of the cat's personality and individual needs with an approved adopter.

Contact Holly Frey
Email hhfrey1@tds.net
Phone (865) 671-4564
Website
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Knoxville, TN 37922
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Adoptable pets at The Stray Connection

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Cookie and Biscotti

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
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Biscotti and Cookie

Russian Blue

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
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Shortcake and Truffle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
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Truffle and Shortcake

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
Special Needs
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Angel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Gracie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
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Rescue FAQs

We serve Knoxville and the surrounding area.

Additional adoption info

Potential adopters are required to complete our application before adoption. Our adoption fee varies based on the age and breed of the cat. The fee includes testing for feline leukemia and aids, the series of distemper vaccines, the rabies vaccines, wormings, advantage so they are flea free when you take them home, a veterinary exam, and the spay or neuter. Microchipping is available for an additional $45. The adoption fee is waived for qualifying adopters interested in one of our sponsored cats.

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https://www.facebook.com/StrayConnection/

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King

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Athens, TN
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Kaizen

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
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Dottie

Boxer

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Athens, TN
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Kurt

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Knoxville, TN
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Stretch

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Knoxville, TN
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Petey

Redbone Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs
Athens, TN

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