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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 Primrose's adoption status with email updates.
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Primrose

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
St. Petersburg, FL
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

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

Luna Mars Animal Project Inc

Riverview, FL 33578

Good Soul Animal Rescue

Clearwater, FL 33756

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

Calico

Female, Kitten
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Chip's adoption status with email updates.
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Chip

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Seminole Blvd, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Dandi's adoption status with email updates.
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Dandi

Great Dane/Great Dane

Female, Young
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Palm Harbor, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Fig's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Fig

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Sarasota, FL
We'll also keep you updated on A125869's adoption status with email updates.
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A125869

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Palmetto, FL

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