Sasparilla & Jasper

My story

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, my name is Sarsaparilla, and I’d like to tell you my story. I’m a little black Bombay kitten with shiny fur and big, curious eyes. My brother Jasper and I didn’t have the easiest start in life. One stormy day, the rain poured down and the waters rose all around us. We were so small, shivering and scared, wondering if anyone would notice us. That’s when a man on a bicycle appeared. He didn’t have a home of his own, but his heart was bigger than the storm — he scooped us up and saved us. Because of his kindness, we got a second chance. Now, Jasper and I are safe, warm, and ready for the next chapter. I’m the playful one — I love to chase toys, pounce on shadows, and snuggle up when I’m tired. Jasper, my Russian Blue brother, is my steady companion. He’s calm, thoughtful, and always makes me feel safe. We’re best friends and partners in everything — the kind of kittens who will make you laugh, then curl up in your lap like we’ve always belonged there. We get along with other kitties, and since we’re young, we could learn to love dogs too. But most of all, we need a family who will love us together. We’ve already survived so much side by side, and we don’t want to be separated now. Will you be the one to give Jasper and me the forever home we’ve been waiting for? We promise to fill your days with purrs, play, and endless love. With love and soft purrs,Jasper & Sarsaparilla *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. September 3, 2025, 1:43 am

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Sasparilla & Jasper, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.