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Dipper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Saint Petersburg, FL
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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dipper is a very sweet girl who has a lot of energy. She loves to play and wrestle with my dog, even tolerating rougher play. I got her as a young kitten after she was already spayed and declawed. She recently had full bloodwork and urinalysis done and it came back healthy. She loves her harness but dislikes touching the outside. While she bites playfully, she's never been aggressive outside of vet visits. Dipper would make a wonderful addition to a home with lots to play with.

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Dipper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Saint Petersburg, FL
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dipper is a very sweet girl who has a lot of energy. She loves to play and wrestle with my dog, even tolerating rougher play. I got her as a young kitten after she was already spayed and declawed. She recently had full bloodwork and urinalysis done and it came back healthy. She loves her harness but dislikes touching the outside. While she bites playfully, she's never been aggressive outside of vet visits. Dipper would make a wonderful addition to a home with lots to play with.
We'll also keep you updated on Marvin the Martian's adoption status with email updates.
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Marvin the Martian

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
St. Petersburg, FL
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(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet adorable brothers Marvin and Taz – double the zoomies, double the fun! Looking for laughter, love and lots of fun energy? Meet Taz and Marvin, two playful and bonded brothers looking for their forever home together! With their mischievous charm and boundless kitten energy, life with Taz and Marvin is never boring. They’re curious, affectionate and will keep you entertained with their goofy antics – and when they finally tire themselves out, there more than happy to snuggle up for a nap on your lap! These two were born at the end of August and will be ready for their forever homes at the end of November. We would love for you to meet these two bundles of joy who will fill your days with laughter and love, please submit an adoption application at CJPAWS.ORG/ADOPT so we can set you up with an appointment to meet! Mother Nature Knew What She Was Doing When She Created Kittens in Litters! Kittens need interaction with other kittens for healthy social development. A kitten learns a lot in the first several months of life from their mother and littermates. Separating a kitten from their mother is often a necessity for adoption purposes, but taking it away from their littermates and isolating it can delay the kitten’s development emotionally, socially, and sometimes physically. Kittens who are able to remain with one of their littermates or a similarly-aged companion tend to be healthier and happier, and in the long run, better socialized pets than those who are isolated from others of their kind at an early age. Even loving, caring, humans are not adequate substitutes for kitten companionship. Even if a person is fortunate enough to be home quite a bit, the amount of attention a lone kitten will demand is likely to occupy more time than the person has available. A pair of kittens will definitely still want to interact with people, but can keep each other occupied. Most cats, regardless of their age, are highly sociable and are truly happier living with other cat companions. This in turn makes them better pets. Kittens are curious and crave constant stimulation. Out of boredom, a single kitten will often entertain themself by chewing plants, climbing drapes and furniture, unrolling toilet paper, exploring electrical cords and sockets, etc. Kittens who live with other kittens may sometimes do these things as well, but if they have another kitten to tumble around and play with it is less likely they’ll need to entertain themselves with behaviors like these, which can be destructive and dangerous. Kittens bite and wrestle with one another–this behavior is normal. You can’t prevent a kitten from doing what comes naturally, any more than you can force a two-year-old toddler to sit still. Though it’s not acceptable for a kitten to bite and wrestle with their human companions, in the absence of having a littermate or companion their own age to play with, this is precisely what a single kitten will want to do. Even if you are willing to allow (and can tolerate) this behavior from your kitten, by the time the kitten matures, you will end up with an adult cat who has developed very bad habits (i.e. biting and scratching as “play”). Kittens are very active at night A single kitten is likely to keep people awake at night with constant jumping, pouncing and other “hunting” behavior. With a companion to play with at night, this behavior is minimized because they will have each other to chase and play games with until they too fall asleep. A single kitten is not a good companion for an older cat Kittens have boundless energy. They want to play and run constantly which typically overwhelms and irritates an older cat. Likewise, a kitten is apt to be frustrated that their companion doesn’t have their same level of energy. At the very least, this can lead to two very unhappy cats. At worst, behavior problems such as litter box avoidance or destructive scratching can occur as one or both cats act out their frustrations on their surroundings. It’s not likely that the two will have a close, bonded relationship, even after the kitten matures, since their experiences with one another from the beginning of the relationship are likely to be negative. An older cat is better matched with a cat closer to their own age and temperament. If you chose to add a kitten to a home with an older cat, adopt a pair of kittens, not a single kitten. This ensures the energetic kittens have buddies to play with and the older cat can choose to participate in playing or not. Please follow us on Facebook where you can message questions via messenger. 100% of adoption fees directly support CJPaws, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL where we are dedicated towards improving animal welfare in our community. Our mission is to provide compassionate care to homeless cats especially those who are pregnant or injured, by rehabilitating them and ensuring they find loving forever homes while promoting responsible pet ownership. Our rescue is 100% run by volunteers, and we are 100% run on donations. We do not receive any grants from the government or from any private organizations. We are able to keep operating and saving animals because of donations from people like you. If you would like to help us continue to save animals, you can donate, foster, and adopt! ** To apply, please go to our website, www.cjpaws.org and visit the Adoptions page. *** It can take up to 24 hours to respond to your application and an additional 1-2 business days to have your application approved. Not all applications will be approved. Applications that are incomplete will not be approved. Please include all veterinary information, as we will be contacting your veterinarian. Our non-refundable adoption fee covers spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, monthly flea medication while in our rescue, any medications while in our rescue, an FeLV/FIV test, and the unconditional love of your new family member. Our rescue does not continue to pay for flea medication, vaccinations, deworming, or any other medications after the animal is adopted. All costs and fees accrued after adoption are the responsibility of the new family.
We'll also keep you updated on Dorothy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dorothy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
St. Petersburg, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Dorothy, Dana and Daren! a super adorable trio who were born on 6/25/25 and ready for their forever home now! Please submit an adoption application at CJPAWS.ORG/ADOPT so we can set you up with an appointment to meet! Please follow us on Facebook where you can message questions via messenger. 100% of adoption fees directly support CJPaws, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL where we are dedicated towards improving animal welfare in our community. Our mission is to provide compassionate care to homeless cats especially those who are pregnant or injured; by rehabilitating them and ensuring they find loving forever homes while promoting responsible pet ownership. Our rescue is 100% run by volunteers, and we are 100% run on donations. We do not receive any grants from the government or from any private organizations. We are able to keep operating and saving animals because of donations from people like you. If you would like to help us continue to save animals, you can donate, foster, and adopt! ** To apply, please go to our website, www.cjpaws.org and visit the Adoptions page. Or copy and paste into your browser: http://www.cjpaws.org/adopt/ *** It can take up to 24 hours to respond to your application and an additional 1-2 business days to have your application approved. Not all applications will be approved. Applications that are incomplete will not be approved. Please include all veterinary information, as we will be contacting your veterinarian. Our non-refundable adoption fee covers spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, monthly flea medication while in our rescue, any medications while in our rescue, an FeLV/FIV test, and the unconditional love of your new family member. Our rescue does not continue to pay for flea medication, vaccinations, deworming, or any other medications after the animal is adopted. All costs and fees accrued after adoption are the responsibility of the new family.
We'll also keep you updated on Selena's adoption status with email updates.
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Selena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
St. Petersburg, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet sweet and affectionate little Selena who was rescued with her three little kittens and is ready now to make a new life of her own! She has a beautiful ticked silver tabby coat similar to Abyssinian. She is thought to have been a pet once loved by her owner but then discarded when she became pregnant. Selena is estimated to have been born on 8/2/24, is fully vetted and has lots of love to give. We'd love for you to meet her! Please submit an adoption application at CJPAWS.ORG/ADOPT so we can set you up with an appointment to meet here in StPete. Please follow us on Facebook where you can message questions via messenger. 100% of adoption fees directly support CJPaws, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL where we are dedicated towards improving animal welfare in our community. Our mission is to provide compassionate care to homeless cats especially those who are pregnant or injured, by rehabilitating them and ensuring they find loving forever homes while promoting responsible pet ownership. Our rescue is 100% run by volunteers, and we are 100% run on donations. We do not receive any grants from the government or from any private organizations. We are able to keep operating and saving animals because of donations from people like you. If you would like to help us continue to save animals, you can donate, foster, and adopt! ** To apply, please go to our website, www.cjpaws.org and visit the Adoptions page. Or copy and paste into your browser: http://www.cjpaws.org/adopt/*** It can take up to 24 hours to respond to your application and an additional 1-2 business days to have your application approved. Not all applications will be approved. Applications that are incomplete will not be approved. Please include all veterinary information, as we will be contacting your veterinarian. Our non-refundable adoption fee covers spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, monthly flea medication while in our rescue, any medications while in our rescue, an FeLV/FIV test, and the unconditional love of your new family member. Our rescue does not continue to pay for flea medication, vaccinations, deworming, or any other medications after the animal is adopted. All costs and fees accrued after adoption are the responsibility of the new family.
We'll also keep you updated on Garfield (fka Tigger)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Garfield (fka Tigger)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
St. Petersburg, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Garfield, one of our sweetest gentle giants—despite his name, he’s nothing like the mischievous cartoon cat (though he does appreciate a good meal!). At just 4 years old, Garfield is a devoted lap cat who lives for love and companionship. He’ll happily follow you from room to room, always curious and always close by, as if he’s trying to “help” with whatever you’re doing. Settle in for a quiet moment and he’ll curl right into your arms, purring non-stop and making the softest little air biscuits as he melts into you. Garfield is pure comfort, pure affection, and pure heart. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will fill your home with warmth and gentle love, Garfield is ready to be your new best friend. To apply, visit cjpaws.org/adopt to begin the adoption process for Garfield.
We'll also keep you updated on Pecan's adoption status with email updates.
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Pecan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
St. Petersburg, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Whenever possible, Babies need to be adopted in pairs to avoid only kitten syndrome. We'd love for you to meet them! Please submit an adoption application at CJPAWS.ORG/ADOPT so we can set you up with an appointment to meet. Mother Nature Knew What She Was Doing When She Created Kittens in Litters! Kittens need interaction with other kittens for healthy social development. A kitten learns a lot in the first several months of life from their mother and littermates. Separating a kitten from their mother is often a necessity for adoption purposes, but taking it away from their littermates and isolating it can delay the kitten’s development emotionally, socially, and sometimes physically. Kittens who are able to remain with one of their littermates or a similarly-aged companion tend to be healthier and happier, and in the long run, better socialized pets than those who are isolated from others of their kind at an early age. Even loving, caring, hu-mans are not adequate substitutes for kitten companionship. Even if a person is fortunate enough to be home quite a bit, the amount of attention a lone kitten will demand is likely to occupy more time than the person has available. A pair of kittens will definitely still want to interact with people, but can keep each other occupied. Most cats, regardless of their age, are highly sociable and are truly happier living with other cat companions. This in turn makes them better pets. Kittens are curious and crave constant stimulation. Out of boredom, a single kitten will often entertain themself by chewing plants, climbing drapes and furniture, unrolling toilet paper, exploring electrical cords and sockets, etc. Kittens who live with other kittens may sometimes do these things as well, but if they have another kitten to tumble around and play with it is less likely they’ll need to entertain themselves with behaviors like these, which can be destructive and dangerous. Kittens bite and wrestle with one another–this behavior is normal. You can’t prevent a kitten from doing what comes natural-ly, any more than you can force a two-year-old toddler to sit still. Though it’s not acceptable for a kitten to bite and wrestle with their human companions, in the absence of having a littermate or companion their own age to play with, this is precisely what a single kitten will want to do. Even if you are willing to allow (and can tolerate) this behavior from your kitten, by the time the kitten matures, you will end up with an adult cat who has developed very bad habits (i.e. biting and scratching as “play”). Kittens are very active at night A single kit-ten is likely to keep people awake at night with constant jumping, pouncing and other “hunt-ing” behavior. With a companion to play with at night, this behavior is minimized because they will have each other to chase and play games with until they too fall asleep. A single kitten is not a good companion for an older cat Kittens have boundless energy. They want to play and run constantly which typically overwhelms and irritates an older cat. Likewise, a kitten is apt to be frustrated that their companion doesn’t have their same level of energy. At the very least, this can lead to two very unhappy cats. At worst, behavior problems such as litter box avoidance or destructive scratching can occur as one or both cats act out their frustrations on their surroundings. It’s not likely that the two will have a close, bonded relationship, even after the kitten matures, since their experiences with one another from the beginning of the relationship are likely to be negative. An older cat is better matched with a cat closer to their own age and temperament. If you chose to add a kitten to a home with an older cat, adopt a pair of kittens, not a single kitten. This ensures the energetic kittens have buddies to play with and the older cat can choose to participate in playing or not. Please follow us on Facebook where you can message questions via messenger. 100% of adoption fees directly support CJPaws, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL where we are dedicated towards improving animal welfare in our community. Our mission is to provide compassionate care to homeless cats especially those who are pregnant or injured, by rehabilitating them and ensuring they find loving for-ever homes while promoting responsible pet ownership. Our rescue is 100% run by volunteers, and we are 100% run on donations. We do not receive any grants from the government or from any private organizations. We are able to keep operating and saving animals because of donations from people like you. If you would like to help us continue to save animals, you can donate, foster, and adopt! ** To apply, please go to our website, www.cjpaws.org and visit the Adoptions page. Or copy and paste into your browser: http://www.cjpaws.org/adopt/app/ *** It can take up to 24 hours to respond to your application and an additional 1-2 business days to have your application approved. Not all applications will be approved. Applications that are incomplete will not be approved. Please include all veterinary information, as we will be contacting your veterinarian. Our non-refundable adoption fee covers spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, monthly flea medication while in our rescue, any medications while in our rescue, an FeLV/FIV test, and the unconditional love of your new family member. Our rescue does not continue to pay for flea medication, vaccinations, deworming, or any other medications after the animal is adopted. All costs and fees accrued after adoption are the responsibility of the new family.

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We'll also keep you updated on Bella and Maia's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella and Maia

American Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Saint Petersburg, FL
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bella (tabby) and Maia (black and white) are 7 month old sisters. It would be wonderful to keep them together as they have bonded and make great playmates. They have been inseperable. They come with cat toys, tower, litter box, all accessories. Fee is $50.

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3.6 miles

CJPaws Rescue

Whiskers Workspace, 4699 Central Avenue, Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Pet Types: cats

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3.8 miles

Pet Pal Animal Shelter

405 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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7.1 miles

Cat Kids Rescue

6572 Seminole Blvd, Seminole Blvd, FL 33772

Pet Types: cats

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7.1 miles

FLUFF Animal Rescue Inc

9400 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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9 miles

SPCA Tampa Bay

9099 130th Ave N, Largo, FL 33773

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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9.9 miles

Kneady Kitty Rescue Inc.

Largo, FL 33771

Pet Types: cats

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10.6 miles

PawLife Rescue Group

PO Box 676, Largo, FL 33779

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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14.9 miles

Rebels Rescue

Tampa, FL 33616

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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15.2 miles

Humane Society of Pinellas

3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, FL 33759

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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17.1 miles

Save Our Strays, Inc.

PO Box 1051, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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