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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
Address
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 Ashton's adoption status with email updates.
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Ashton

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Squeaks and Shadow (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Squeaks and Shadow (Courtesy Post)

Domestic Shorthair

Female Adult
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Starfire (Bonded with Cyborg)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Starfire (Bonded with Cyborg)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cyborg (bonded with Starfire)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cyborg (bonded with Starfire)

Russian Blue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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

Pals4Pits Rescue

3653 Copperfield Dr,
San Jose, CA 95136

PB&J Pitbull Rescue

Pittsburg, CA 94565

Berkeley Animal Care Services

1 Bolivar Drive,
Berkeley, CA 94710

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

English Bulldog

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 mos
Pleasant Hill, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cattle dog's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Cattle dog

Cattle Dog

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on American Bulldog's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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American Bulldog

American Bulldog

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CLARK KENT's adoption status with email updates.
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CLARK KENT

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Santa Cruz, CA

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