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Rescue and Relax

Cat shelter in Pittsburgh, PA

Rescue and Relax is a Pittsburgh nonprofit animal rescue. We operate with a dedicated group of volunteers and foster homes, caring for homeless animals from across Western Pennsylvania until they can be placed in loving forever homes. Our cat lounge is home to between 15 and 20 adoptable cats at a time.

Contact
Phone
Address
117 Edgewood Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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Meet their adoptable pets

117 Edgewood Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15218

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Rescue and Relax

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Pinto Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinto Bean

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Butter Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Butter Bean

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Appletini's adoption status with email updates.
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Appletini

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Lima Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Lima Bean

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Edamame's adoption status with email updates.
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Edamame

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Magic Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Magic Bean

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Frangelica's adoption status with email updates.
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Frangelica

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Pittsburgh, PA

Shelter FAQs

Pittsburgh PA
Allegheny County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoptions coordinator will verify your application information, and someone from our team will meet with you at the lounge to introduce you to your potential forever friend. We adopt out based on the best match for pets, not on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Adoption application

https://www.rescueandrelax.com/adoption-foster-form/

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

Basset Hound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Washington, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Paloma's adoption status with email updates.
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Paloma

Papillon/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Los Angeles, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Bonnie JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonnie JuM

Coonhound/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Laurel's adoption status with email updates.
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Laurel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Greensburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mushu's adoption status with email updates.
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Mushu

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Greensburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Havanese/Miniature Poodle

Male, Puppy
Pittsburgh, PA

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