The Stray Connection is a program dedicated to rescuing stray cats and kittens and is structured to ensure that all cats go to good homes. By adopting a cat from the Stray Connection you will be supporting our caring, no-kill organization and making room for one more homeless cat. We are always looking for safe, loving homes for the many homeless cats and kittens we are asked to take in.
Stray cats and kittens are housed in temporary foster homes until a loving, responsible, permanent home is found. There is no time limit on how long animals can stay in foster care. They stay until they are adopted. The Stray Connection rescues and adopts about 150 cats and kittens each year that may have otherwise been euthanized.
All of our animals receive high quality veterinary care. Before adoption, all cats and kittens are tested for feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline aids (FIV). They are thoroughly examined by a veterinarian and treated for internal parasites and fleas. Our adoption fee also includes the necessary distemper and rabies vaccines, as well as the spay or neuter.
All of our animals go to their new homes healthy and well-adjusted.
If you are thinking about adopting a cat or kitten, the Stray Connection is your answer!
Our cats and kittens come in all sizes, shapes and colors.
Your new companion is waiting for you!
The Stray Connection is now offering Sponsored Adoptions
A sponsored cat is an adult or special needs cat for whom a generous person or family donates the adoption fee. The sponsors pay the adoption fee so that an animal can be given to a worthy adopter free of charge. This program allows animal lovers to help place an adoptable animal without committing to an adoption. Sponsorships also encourage potential adopters to adopt animals who may be overlooked due to age, color, size, temperament, or a slight physical defect. Currently Addie, Asher, Copper, Don Juan, Emerald, Gracie, Honey, Kayla, Toby, and Tulip are sponsored cats.
"Hi! My name is Kayla!!
I'm an adorable short haired black and white female kitty about 4 years old. I'm a real sweetheart and am having such a good time living at my foster home, but what I really need is a loving, permanent home. My foster mommy says I wasn't taken care of at my old home. When I was rescued my teeth were rotting and I had to have all of them pulled. Even though I don't have any teeth now, I have no problem eating dry food..its really yummy! I'm a layed back, gentle kitty. I'm super sweet, a real cuddler!! I love to be petted but would enjoy loving on you more! My favorite is to lay on your chest and lick your face until you just can't take it anymore!! All I really want is a home where I will be loved..as much as I will love you!"
Kayla is negative for feline leukemia and aids, current on her vaccines and wormed. She has had advantage for fleas, been spayed and thoroughly examined by a vet. If interested in this special kitty, please contact Holly at 865-671-4564 or KatPirate@comcast.net
In March 2010, a tragic accident led investigators to a terrible discovery in Grainger County - dozens of cats hoarded inside a home. Volunteers from The Grainger County Humane Society (GCHS) rescued more than 120 cats from this house. The Stray Connection volunteered to assist and took responsibility for16 of these cats. Nine of these cats have damaged eyes from infections that were not treated. All of these cats are blind in one or both eyes. The Stray Connection is still looking for permanent homes for four cats rescued from the Grainger County Hoarding Case who have not yet been adopted.
Potential adopters are required to complete our application before adoption.
Click here to download an application.
You may complete the application and email to hhfrey1@tds.net
Our adoption fee is $125 for a kitten ($225 for two kittens). Cats aged 6-12 months old are $100 each ($175 for two). Adults cats (cats over one year of age) are $75. 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.
At the time of adoption, adopters must sign a contract indicating their willingness to obtain all remaining vaccinations, treatments, and spay or neuter. If a placement doesn't work out (e.g., a family member discovers he/she is allergic), the animal is returned to the Stray Connection and re-adopted.
The Stray Connection WILL adopt pets out of state if the adopter is willing to come to Knoxville to pick up the animal.
Although we no longer take in FIV positive cats, some of our rescued cats are FIV positive.
Lisa Chassy, DVM, has provided helpful information about caring for FIV cats.
Please consider adopting one of these wonderful cats.
We will be at PetsMart, Morrell Drive Location (near West Town Mall), every Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. We also always have a cat or kittens available at AgriFeed Pet Supply on Middlebrook Pike - every day when the store is open. You may call (865-671-4564) or e-mail (hhfrey1@tds.net) to confirm hours or other events we may be at with cats.
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The Stray Connection needs people who live in the Knoxville area, and are willing to provide a loving, safe, temporary foster home for a few kittens or cats. The compassion of our foster families provide the second chance that so many stray, abandoned or homeless animals desperately need. It is very rewarding to watch an animal that was once discarded blossom into a wonderful pet and find that perfect home. All our foster parents enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped save the lives of these helpless animals.
The Stray Connection’s foster homes provide more than eighty animals a safe, nurturing, and caring home environment while awaiting their forever homes. Our cats and kittens are placed in homes that are focused on giving detailed attention to the animals' specific needs. We care for mother cats and their growing kittens, sick or injured cats, help in socializing shy/timid cats, and work with cats to correct behavioral issues.
Without these temporary homes, many wonderful cats and kittens would not survive. Foster homes free up space at local shelters, allowing the Stray Connection to save even more lives. The number of kittens and cats that can be rescued depends on the number of foster homes available for temporary housing.
Veterinary care, any necessary medicines, food and litter are provided/paid for by the Stray Connection.
If you are interested in finding out more about fostering cats and kittens, please contact Holly at 865-671-4564 or email hhfrey1@tds.net
The Stray Connection would like to say a special thank you to Callahan Drive Animal Hospital, Lovell Animal Hospital, Concord Veterinary Hospital, and Ideal Veterinary Hospital. We appreciate the vets and their staff always providing the best possible care to our animals. We would also like to thank PetsMart for hosting our adoption events. And we are so grateful to all our caring volunteers who give a little of their heart and soul to each animal they foster.
Thank you to everyone who makes our organization possible.
Because of you, countless precious animals will find their forever homes!
The Stray Connection
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: 865-671-4564
Email:
hhfrey1@tds.net
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