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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 Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Pete

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Bengal

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

Bombay

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

Russian Blue

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

Bombay

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Bombay

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

Bishop Animal Shelter SPCA

5718 21st Ave West,
Bradenton, FL 34209

Forget-Me-Not, Inc.

Bradenton, FL 34207

Second Chance Friends

Plant City, FL 33565

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Safety Harbor, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Brunno's adoption status with email updates.
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Brunno

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Dogo Argentino

Female, Adult
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tang's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Tang

Domestic Shorthair

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

Beagle

Female
Valrico, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy Boy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 13 yrs 6 mos
Sarasota, FL

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