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The Dancing Cat

Cat rescue in San Jose, CA

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization dedicated to saving local at-risk shelter pets from the San Jose Animal Care Center. Our goal is to give adoptable animals a chance to shine in a casual and relaxed environment, and expand opportunity for adoptions, thereby reducing the euthanasia rate in Silicon Valley. The Dancing Cat also seeks to create a community of cat lovers by providing a place for fun social and educational events.

Contact
Phone
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702 East Julian Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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Meet their adoptable pets

702 East Julian Street

San Jose, CA 95112

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Dancing Cat

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Serenity's adoption status with email updates.
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Serenity

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chairman's adoption status with email updates.
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Chairman

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Salmon's adoption status with email updates.
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Salmon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tuna's adoption status with email updates.
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Tuna

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Herring's adoption status with email updates.
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Herring

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mackerel's adoption status with email updates.
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Mackerel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Misty's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Misty

Russian Blue

Female, Senior
San Jose, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Jose and surrounding areas

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Once the adoption has been finalized, we will deliver the cat to the adopter's home.

Note that we limit adoptions to within a 20-mile radius of San Jose.

Adoption application

https://www.thedancingcat.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Dancing Cat

Clover Hop Bunny Friends

San Jose, CA 95124

Contra Costa SPCA

P.O. Box 725,
Concord, CA 94522

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 13 yrs 6 mos
Alamo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tristan's adoption status with email updates.
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Tristan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Hollister, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pandora's adoption status with email updates.
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Pandora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Alamo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Guy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Guy

Pigeon

Female Baby
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Dublin, CA

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