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CJPaws Rescue

Cat rescue in St. Petersburg, FL

We are 100% run by volunteers with full time jobs, families, and pets of our own. CJPaws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Our rescue is 100% run by volunteers, and we are 100% run on donations. We currently 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!

Contact
Address
Whiskers Workspace
4699 Central Avenue, Suite 200
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Meet their adoptable pets

Whiskers Workspace

4699 Central Avenue, Suite 200

St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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 CJPaws Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ben Affleck's adoption status with email updates.
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Ben Affleck

American Shorthair

Male, Young
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Treasure's adoption status with email updates.
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Treasure

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie V's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie V

Nebelung

Female, Senior
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey Blue Eyes's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey Blue Eyes

Siamese

Male, Young
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Levi's adoption status with email updates.
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Levi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sparkle (and Tinsel)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sparkle (and Tinsel)

Bombay

Male, Kitten
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
St. Petersburg, FL

Rescue FAQs

Tampa Bay and surrounding areas

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

Additional adoption info

If you see a pet you wish to meet on our website, filling out an application is the first step!

Adoption application

https://cjpaws.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near CJPaws Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Uno's adoption status with email updates.
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Uno

Guinea Pig

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bunnies's adoption status with email updates.
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Bunnies

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Sarasota, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cassidy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassidy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Giselle's adoption status with email updates.
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Giselle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Myakka City, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SOPHIE's adoption status with email updates.
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SOPHIE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 yrs 2 mos
Palmetto, FL

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