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Pink Paws For The Cause

Cat rescue in San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA

We are small in size but big in heart. Dedicated to helping feral and abandoned kittens and cats.

We believe in TNR (Trap,Neuter,Return) & support several cat colonies on the SF Peninsula by feeding, providing medical help & rehoming when possible.

Contact Charlene Mercadante
Phone
Address
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA 94022
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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 Pink Paws For The Cause

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Olaf's adoption status with email updates.
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Olaf

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sunshine's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunshine

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Birdie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Birdie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Soup's adoption status with email updates.
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Soup

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Layla & Bentley - bonded siblings's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla & Bentley - bonded siblings

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Georgie's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Mateo County,
Santa Clara County
San Francisco County
Alameda County

  • 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

While we do offer a FaceTime or in home visit, it is not about checking on your housekeeping. The purpose of the home visit is to check for safety hazards so that we can counsel new adopters how to make a safer environment for their new family member.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/pinkpawsftc/adoption

Pets at shelters & rescues near Pink Paws For The Cause

Milo Foundation

220 S Garrard Blvd,
Pt. Richmond, CA 94801

Project Purr

PO Box 891,
Santa Cruz, CA 95061

We'll also keep you updated on Luna D5199's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna D5199

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jenga's adoption status with email updates.
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Jenga

Californian

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rory's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Gilroy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Boston Terrier's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Peony's adoption status with email updates.
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Peony

Other/Unknown

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Mill Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Quinn's adoption status with email updates.
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Quinn

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA

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