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Pink Paws For The Cause

Cat rescue in San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA

We are small in size but big in heart. Dedicated to helping feral and abandoned kittens and cats.

We believe in TNR (Trap,Neuter,Return) & support several cat colonies on the SF Peninsula by feeding, providing medical help & rehoming when possible.

Contact Charlene Mercadante
Phone
Address
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA 94022
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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 Pink Paws For The Cause

We'll also keep you updated on Theodore's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Theodore

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ramona's adoption status with email updates.
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Ramona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Francois's adoption status with email updates.
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Francois

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Frappuccino & Peppermint (Bonded Friends)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Frappuccino & Peppermint (Bonded Friends)

Siamese

Male, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Judy's adoption status with email updates.
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Judy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Pea's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bug & Raven - bonded siblings's adoption status with email updates.
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Bug & Raven - bonded siblings

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Janet & Chrissy - bonded sisters's adoption status with email updates.
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Janet & Chrissy - bonded sisters

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Mateo County,
Santa Clara County
San Francisco County
Alameda County

  • 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

While we do offer a FaceTime or in home visit, it is not about checking on your housekeeping. The purpose of the home visit is to check for safety hazards so that we can counsel new adopters how to make a safer environment for their new family member.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/pinkpawsftc/adoption

Pets at shelters & rescues near Pink Paws For The Cause

Mighty Mutts Rescue

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Animal Rescue of Tracy

793 S. Tracy Blvd. #133,
Tracy, CA 95376

Memories of Besa Rescue, Inc.

1700 Shattuck Ave #215,
Berkeley, CA 94709

We'll also keep you updated on Aladdin and Jafar (bonded pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Aladdin and Jafar (bonded pair)

Other/Unknown

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Scotts Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Arthur's adoption status with email updates.
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Arthur

English Bulldog/American Bulldog

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Moose aka Alex's adoption status with email updates.
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Moose aka Alex

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
San Pablo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
San Jose, CA

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