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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 Sparrow's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparrow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Lark's adoption status with email updates.
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Lark

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Starling's adoption status with email updates.
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Starling

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Duck's adoption status with email updates.
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Duck

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Check's adoption status with email updates.
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Check

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Wren's adoption status with email updates.
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Wren

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Wallaby's adoption status with email updates.
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Wallaby

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Blackbird's adoption status with email updates.
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Blackbird

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue and Relax

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730 Church St,
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We'll also keep you updated on Paco's adoption status with email updates.
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Paco

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Springdale, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Colby's adoption status with email updates.
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Colby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rosemary's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosemary

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Apollo, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Pittsburgh, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mully's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Mully

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Greensburg, PA

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