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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 Demi's adoption status with email updates.
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Demi

Norwegian Forest Cat

Female, Adult
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Monkey Szymanski's adoption status with email updates.
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Monkey Szymanski

Domestic Shorthair

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

Bombay

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
St. Petersburg, FL
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

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

Husky Life Rescue

3131 Indian Ridge Pl,
Lakeland, FL 33810

Gardenland Mission Inc

Box 1808,
Gibsonton, FL 33534

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

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Seminole, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lucille's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucille

American Bulldog

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Palm Harbor, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Murphy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Murphy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Senior
Plant City, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Colton's adoption status with email updates.
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Colton

Carolina Dog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cupid's adoption status with email updates.
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Cupid

Poodle (Standard)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Tampa, FL

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