Domestic Shorthair Cats for adoption

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The Domestic Shorthair, often referred to simply as DSH, is not a specific breed but rather a classification for mixed-breed cats with short coats. Originating from a wide, diverse gene pool, these cats are the most common found in UK shelters and homes. Physically, Domestic Shorthairs vary greatly in size and colour, boasting short fur that lies close to the body. Their coats come in many patterns like tabby, solid, bicolor, or calico, making each cat unique. Temperamentally, they are highly adaptable; some are affectionate and playful, while others might be independent or calm. Their personality largely depends on their upbringing and environment, not breed standards. Ideal for a range of households, Domestic Shorthairs tend to be healthy, benefiting from hybrid vigour, and require minimal grooming thanks to their short hair. They make excellent pets for families and individuals alike, offering a lovable companion without the higher costs associated with pedigree breeds. Keywords: domestic shorthair cat, domestic shorthair kittens for sale, domestic shorthair cat price, domestic shorthair kittens, domestic shorthair tabby.

Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Tiger - Adopt Cats in Crisis East London - Advert 1
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Tiger - Adopt Cats in Crisis East London

Domestic Shorthair

2 yearsAge
1Sex
£200Price

Tiger came into Cats in Crisis East London as a very young, heavily pregnant girl. Despite being little more than a kitten herself, she soon gave birth to four absolutely beautiful, fluffy little ange

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Romford, Greater London
5.0
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Hope - Adopt Cats in Crisis East London - Advert 2
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Hope - Adopt Cats in Crisis East London

Domestic Shorthair

2 yearsAge
1Sex
£200Price

Some cats come into rescue and break your heart. Others remind you exactly why you do what you do. And then there’s Hope. ❤️ Around five weeks ago, Gina and I, the co-founders of Cats in Crisis East

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Romford, Greater London
5.0
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: A perfect double act - Advert 3
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A perfect double act

Domestic Shorthair

5 monthsAge
2Sex
£370Price

These two sisters have it all. Pandora & Winnie are the perfect combination of play hard, cuddle harder. With their good looks and lady charms, they're the remedy for those autumn rainy days. * Pand

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New Malden, Greater London
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Penny; professional bed warmer for adoption ❤️ - Advert 4
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Penny; professional bed warmer for adoption ❤️

Domestic Shorthair

2 yearsAge
1Sex
£80Price

Penny was found in a garden in Birmingham with her only surviving newborn kitten, Inky. They were taken into our care and have bloomed 😊 Penny is a young girl; approximately 2 years old, and has a

Rescue/Charity
Kingswinford, West Midlands
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Friendly Floki - Advert 5
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Friendly Floki

Domestic Shorthair

5 yearsAge
1Sex
£150Price

Meet Floki! Floki was rescued from the streets after straying for a long time. He is the most friendly and loving boy, and loves to be the centre of attention! Floki is a gentle boy who enjoys sitting

Rescue/Charity
Selby, North Yorkshire
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Snuggly Snowball - Advert 6
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Snuggly Snowball

Domestic Shorthair

4 yearsAge
1Sex
£150Price

Introducing Snowball! Snowball is a lovely cat who enjoys telling you about her day, sitting on laps, and playing with feather toys! Make sure you don't want to do anything in the evening because Snow

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Selby, North Yorkshire
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Lovely Lydia - Advert 7
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Lovely Lydia

Domestic Shorthair

3 yearsAge
1Sex
£150Price

Lydia is a wonderful cat who will turn into your little shadow at home. She's the first cat we've ever met who seems to experience the fear of missing out as she tries to keep herself awake so she doe

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Selby, North Yorkshire
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Cuddly Cobweb needs a home - Advert 8
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Cuddly Cobweb needs a home

Domestic Shorthair

8 monthsAge
1Sex
£150Price

🐾🕸️ Meet Cobweb – a playful little girl looking for her forever home! 🐱💕 At under 1 year old, beautiful Cobweb has so much love and personality waiting to shine through. ❤️ Cobweb is a playful y

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Selby, North Yorkshire
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Billy James - DSH for Adoption - Advert 9
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Billy James - DSH for Adoption

Domestic Shorthair

4 yearsAge
1Sex
£150Price

Estimated to be 4 years old. Billy James joined us as a surrender from a farm environment. Character – Billy James is a young cat that is growing in confidence and learning to trust every day. He is

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Winscombe, North Somerset
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Zeke: semi-long haired polydactyl kitten 6 months - Advert 10
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Zeke: semi-long haired polydactyl kitten 6 months

Domestic Shorthair

6 monthsAge
4Sex
£120Price

Zeke ❤️ Hey! I'm Zeke; short for 'Ezekiel'. I think Zeke sounds more hip and trendy 😉 My momma (Polly) was what humans call a 'stray'. She gave birth to me and my 6 siblings near an industrial

Rescue/Charity
Kingswinford, West Midlands
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Zeb - polydactyl kitten for adoption  - Advert 11
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Zeb - polydactyl kitten for adoption

Domestic Shorthair

6 monthsAge
1Sex
£120Price

❤️ Zeb ❤️ Hey! I'm Zeb; short for Zebedee! Just like the Magic Roundabout character, I am very bouncy and playful. My momma (Polly) was what humans call a 'stray'. She gave birth to me and my 6 si

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Kingswinford, West Midlands
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Gorgeous 14 week old kittens for adoption ❤️💜 - Advert 12
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Gorgeous 14 week old kittens for adoption ❤️💜

Domestic Shorthair

14 weeksAge
26Sex
£120Price

Milo 💜 Poppy ❤️ Willow ❤️ Peaches ❤️ Rocky 💜 Kiki ❤️ Lola ❤️ Skye ❤️ These beauties are 14 weeks old and looking for their forever homes. They are not in our care but we are supporting their curr

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Kingswinford, West Midlands
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Trixie gorgeous tabby girl for adoption 18 MO❤️ - Advert 13
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Trixie gorgeous tabby girl for adoption 18 MO❤️

Domestic Shorthair

1 yearAge
1Sex
£80Price

We were contacted by a member of the public who was concerned Trixie would get run over as she was being chased by Tom cats. They contained Trixie and we scanned her for a microchip (none present).

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Kingswinford, West Midlands
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: ‼️‼️Penny Paws foster homes needed for rescue cats - Advert 14
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‼️‼️Penny Paws foster homes needed for rescue cats

Domestic Shorthair

1 yearAge
11Sex
£50Price

Every rescue starts with somewhere safe to go. .**URGENT – NEW PENNY PAWS FOSTER HOMES needed ** If you can help, even for a short time, please get in touch. We have a mum and three kittens without

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Hook, Hampshire
5.0
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Sadie *Reserved Pending adoption* - Advert 15
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Sadie *Reserved Pending adoption*

Domestic Shorthair

14 weeksAge
1Sex
£120Price

Sadie came into our care with her sisters,brother, and mom, when their owner could not cope. Mom cat has now been spayed, microchipped, and treated for parasites, before being returned to her owner.

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Kingswinford, West Midlands
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: RESERVED Saffron & Paprika, 4 month old kittens - Advert 16
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RESERVED Saffron & Paprika, 4 month old kittens

Domestic Shorthair

4 monthsAge
1Sex
£205Price

**RESERVED** Saffron (female) and Paprika (male) are a gorgeous brother-and-sister pair looking for their forever home together. These two are loving, affectionate kittens who adore attention, sofa c

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Reading, Berkshire
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Bobby: * Reserved Pending adoption* - Advert 17
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Bobby: * Reserved Pending adoption*

Domestic Shorthair

14 weeksAge
1Sex
£120Price

Bobby came into our care with his sisters and mom, when their owner could not cope. Mom cat has now been spayed, microchipped, and treated for parasites, before being returned to her owner. Now 11

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Kingswinford, West Midlands
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Lucky is looking for special forever home  - Advert 18
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Lucky is looking for special forever home

Domestic Shorthair

11 yearsAge
1Sex
£100Price

Hello everyone! We have a very handsome gentleman available for adoption, called Lucky. He is roughly 11 years old, treated for parasites, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. He is currently in fo

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Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Peanut (2 yo)and snoopy (1yo) - Advert 19
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Peanut (2 yo)and snoopy (1yo)

Domestic Shorthair

2 yearsAge
2Sex
£170Price

🏡SNOOPY & PEANUT 🐾❤️ Meet gorgeous Snoopy & Peanut, a bonded pair who are looking for a loving forever home together. These two are very close and rely on one another, so they will not be separated

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Dartford, Kent
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Seaweed - Advert 20
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Seaweed

Domestic Shorthair

3 monthsAge
12Sex
£150Price

Mermaid, Seaweed and Shell came to us from a shipwreck, well, actually from a barn in Devon. They missed a bit of early socialisation so they were very scared when they arrived spending a lot of time

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Exeter, Devon
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Mermaid - Advert 21
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Mermaid

Domestic Shorthair

3 monthsAge
12Sex
£150Price

Mermaid, Seaweed and Shell came to us from a shipwreck, well, actually from a barn in Devon. They missed a bit of early socialisation so they were very scared when they arrived spending a lot of time

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Exeter, Devon
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Shell - Advert 22
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Shell

Domestic Shorthair

3 monthsAge
1Sex
£150Price

Mermaid, Seaweed and Shell came to us from a shipwreck, well, actually from a barn in Devon. They missed a bit of early socialisation so they were very scared when they arrived spending a lot of time

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Exeter, Devon
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Jelly & Custard, 4 month old sisters  - Advert 23
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Jelly & Custard, 4 month old sisters

Domestic Shorthair

5 monthsAge
1Sex
£205Price

Meet Jelly and Custard , the cutest pair of kittens you could ever wish to meet! ​ Jelly is the quiet, inquisitive one. She loves exploring new parts of the house and is surprisingly good at finding

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Reading, Berkshire
Domestic Shorthair cats for adoption: Beautiful Male  - Advert 24
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Beautiful Male

Domestic Shorthair

4 monthsAge
1Sex
£50Price

Beautiful boy 14 weeks old ready for his forever home. He is fled and wormed Great with other cats and dogs

Rescue/Charity
Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough

FAQs

Yes, Domestic Shorthair cats make great pets due to their friendly, playful, and adaptable nature. They exhibit a range of personalities from outgoing to shy, generally getting along well with children and other pets. Many are affectionate and enjoy spending time with their owners, making them suitable for family life.