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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

We'll also keep you updated on Lollipop's adoption status with email updates.
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Lollipop

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Theo and Dewey's adoption status with email updates.
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Theo and Dewey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Vera's adoption status with email updates.
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Vera

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dewey and Theo's adoption status with email updates.
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Dewey and Theo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Aubrey and Pippa's adoption status with email updates.
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Aubrey and Pippa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Pippa and Aubrey's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippa and Aubrey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jitterbug and Tango's adoption status with email updates.
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Jitterbug and Tango

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie and Biscotti's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie and Biscotti

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near The Stray Connection

Rural Appalachian Cat Rescue & Sanctuary

1184 Main St,
Wartburg, TN 37887

Feline Lifeline Rescue

237 Harvey Road, By Appointment Only,
Kingston, TN 37763

Small Breed Rescue of East TN

P.O. Box 22482,
Knoxville, TN 37933

We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 7 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mae & Henry Senior Bonded Pair's adoption status with email updates.
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Mae & Henry Senior Bonded Pair

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Guinevere's adoption status with email updates.
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Guinevere

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Rocko's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocko

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Madisonville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy- RESCUE SINCE DEC. 2023's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy- RESCUE SINCE DEC. 2023

Canaan Dog/Canaan Dog

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Sweetwater, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Tombstone's adoption status with email updates.
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Tombstone

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN

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