Our Adoptable Pet List

Featured Felines

These are a few of the 140 babies that were rescued from the Angel Wings Cat Sanctuary in June, 2005. For more on the story, click here. We have placed all but 15 and will not rest until ALL these babies have forever homes.

We'd like to thank Petsafe for supporting this effort by assisting with boarding cats that we could not find foster homes for. Without their support, we could not have successfully adopted all of the Angel Wing cats. They are a wonderful organization who is very rescue-group friendly. We recommend them to anyone who needs to board their cat!

NOTE: Some of the rescued cats are FIV positive. Lisa Chassy, DVM, has provided some helpful information about caring for FIV cats. Please consider adopting one of these wonderful cats. Thank you.

MORE: We also always have a cat or kittens available at AgriFeed Pet Supply on Middlebrook Pike - every day when the store is open.

ADOPTION EVENTS: We will have cats and kittens for adoption at PetsMart, Morrell Drive location, on Saturdays from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

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. Stray cats and kittens are housed in temporary foster homes until a loving, responsible, permanent home is found.

All animals are vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, and tested for feline leukemia (FeLV) and/or feline aids (FIV) before being adopted. Animals go to their new homes healthy and well-adjusted. 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.

We will be at PetsMart, Morrell Drive (near West Town Mall), every Saturday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. You may call (865-671-4564) or e-mail (hhfrey1@tds.net) to confirm hours or other events we may be at with cats.

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 $150 for a kitten ($225 for two kittens). Adult cats are $100 each. The fee inlcudes 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, vet check, and the spay or neuter. Microchipping is available for an additional $45.

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.

The Stray Connection needs people, who live in the Knoxville (TN) area, and are willing to provide a loving, safe temporary foster home for a few kittens or cats. 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.

It's very rewarding to watch an animal that was abandoned or discarded blossom into a wonderful pet and find that one perfect home. 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

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