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These Domestic Shorthairs are available in Frederick, Maryland.
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Grizzly

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
FREDERICK, MD
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Aptly named for his ursine-looking face, Grizzly is a friendly, affectionate kitty who loves to hop up on laps for a little lovin'. His other favorite activity is playing with wand toys. 😺 He came from a home with another cat and a small dog, both of which he got along well with. Though we can never make guarantees, this indicates he may do well with another cat or a cat-friendly dog. When Grizzly was relinquished by his previous owner, he had bladder stones (a serious and painful condition), which were dissolved by feeding him a prescription urinary diet. He will need to be on this diet for life to ensure no new stones develop. Grizzly is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and FeLV/FIV negative.

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Gracie -- Courtesy Post

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs
Frederick, MD
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Gracie! This affectionate girl radiates calm and comfort. She has a very gentle, soothing presence and loves to quietly follow her person from room to room, always nearby but never demanding. She especially enjoys lying near your feet and relaxing by your side, happy just to be close and share quiet time together. This gorgeous calico has been a loving companion for many years, offering emotional warmth and steady companionship. She would be an ideal match for a quiet home with someone looking for a kitty who appreciates soft voices, gentle attention, and peaceful routines. Gracie does not have experience living with other cats or dogs, so we are not sure how she would do with a feline or canine companion. Gracie is about 11 years old and weighs around 11 lbs. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and has great litter box habits. She is healthy other than a heart murmur, grade 3 of 6, and will be seen by a veterinary cardiologist prior to adoption. This sweet girl is losing her home only because an elderly family member with severe cat allergies has recently moved in. Her devoted, loving family has tried everything to reduce allergy symptoms but, as sometimes happens, nothing is helping. We (FFOCAS) are helping Gracie’s family find her forever home safely. Interested? Please get in touch via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through adoptapet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application so we can keep this process as safe as possible for all involved – especially Gracie!

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Hope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
FREDERICK, MD
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Hope! This sweet one-year-old kitty truly lives up to her name. Found as a tiny sick, nearly blind kitten, she required a lot of care to get her healthy, and happily she is now thriving and ready for her forever home. Hope may have limited vision but makes up for it with sharp hearing and confidence, and she navigates her world with grace and curiosity, including having impeccable litterbox habits. She’s playful and affectionate and enjoys perching on shoulders like a queen surveying her kingdom. Hope is FIV+, but she loves the company of other animals, including other cats. She would thrive in a home with a cat-friendly dog or a cat who likes other cats. FIV+ cats can live safely with other cats as long as they get along. The virus is not spread by casual contact. Hope is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 9 mos
Frederick, MD
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(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Pinky is a very special cat that needs a very special adopter. She was returned to the rescue in May 2015. She is semi-feral and spent the first 6-7 months avoiding people. In that time, she did come out to look out windows and snooze on the bed in the sun. Beginning in December, she began seeking out her foster mom for attention. She would flop on the floor, show her bully, and purr away. She also really enjoys Churu. Pinky is welcome to stay and will be loved in her foster home indefinitely. But, her foster mom does care for many other foster cats, so we wanted to give her the opportunity to have a home where she can receive more attention. Pinky will likely regress if moved and probably hide again for months. She will need a confined space where she cannot hide anywhere dangerous. She will also not show well, so she would have to be adopted based on trust. Pinky will need a quiet and calm home with no children. She needs to be an only cat or live with non-aggressive cats. We do not know how she would be with dogs, so we recommend a home without dogs. In other words, she will do best in with a cat-savvy family who will not pressure her for affection. We are also open to a longer term (indefinite) foster situation for the right family. Again, Pinky is just fine and loved where she is! We just want to give her the opportunity for even more love.

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Star

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Frederick, MD
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Cheeto

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Frederick, MD
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Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Cheeto is a sweet playful kitten. He'll flop at your feet and roll around from attention. He will need a patient adopter who will give him time to adjust, but once he warms up, he's a love bug.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
FREDERICK, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Aptly named for his ursine-looking face, Grizzly is a friendly, affectionate kitty who loves to hop up on laps for a little lovin'. His other favorite activity is playing with wand toys. 😺 He came from a home with another cat and a small dog, both of which he got along well with. Though we can never make guarantees, this indicates he may do well with another cat or a cat-friendly dog. When Grizzly was relinquished by his previous owner, he had bladder stones (a serious and painful condition), which were dissolved by feeding him a prescription urinary diet. He will need to be on this diet for life to ensure no new stones develop. Grizzly is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and FeLV/FIV negative.

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We'll also keep you updated on Gracie -- Courtesy Post's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie -- Courtesy Post

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Gracie! This affectionate girl radiates calm and comfort. She has a very gentle, soothing presence and loves to quietly follow her person from room to room, always nearby but never demanding. She especially enjoys lying near your feet and relaxing by your side, happy just to be close and share quiet time together. This gorgeous calico has been a loving companion for many years, offering emotional warmth and steady companionship. She would be an ideal match for a quiet home with someone looking for a kitty who appreciates soft voices, gentle attention, and peaceful routines. Gracie does not have experience living with other cats or dogs, so we are not sure how she would do with a feline or canine companion. Gracie is about 11 years old and weighs around 11 lbs. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and has great litter box habits. She is healthy other than a heart murmur, grade 3 of 6, and will be seen by a veterinary cardiologist prior to adoption. This sweet girl is losing her home only because an elderly family member with severe cat allergies has recently moved in. Her devoted, loving family has tried everything to reduce allergy symptoms but, as sometimes happens, nothing is helping. We (FFOCAS) are helping Gracie’s family find her forever home safely. Interested? Please get in touch via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through adoptapet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application so we can keep this process as safe as possible for all involved – especially Gracie!

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
FREDERICK, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Hope! This sweet one-year-old kitty truly lives up to her name. Found as a tiny sick, nearly blind kitten, she required a lot of care to get her healthy, and happily she is now thriving and ready for her forever home. Hope may have limited vision but makes up for it with sharp hearing and confidence, and she navigates her world with grace and curiosity, including having impeccable litterbox habits. She’s playful and affectionate and enjoys perching on shoulders like a queen surveying her kingdom. Hope is FIV+, but she loves the company of other animals, including other cats. She would thrive in a home with a cat-friendly dog or a cat who likes other cats. FIV+ cats can live safely with other cats as long as they get along. The virus is not spread by casual contact. Hope is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 9 mos
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Pinky is a very special cat that needs a very special adopter. She was returned to the rescue in May 2015. She is semi-feral and spent the first 6-7 months avoiding people. In that time, she did come out to look out windows and snooze on the bed in the sun. Beginning in December, she began seeking out her foster mom for attention. She would flop on the floor, show her bully, and purr away. She also really enjoys Churu. Pinky is welcome to stay and will be loved in her foster home indefinitely. But, her foster mom does care for many other foster cats, so we wanted to give her the opportunity to have a home where she can receive more attention. Pinky will likely regress if moved and probably hide again for months. She will need a confined space where she cannot hide anywhere dangerous. She will also not show well, so she would have to be adopted based on trust. Pinky will need a quiet and calm home with no children. She needs to be an only cat or live with non-aggressive cats. We do not know how she would be with dogs, so we recommend a home without dogs. In other words, she will do best in with a cat-savvy family who will not pressure her for affection. We are also open to a longer term (indefinite) foster situation for the right family. Again, Pinky is just fine and loved where she is! We just want to give her the opportunity for even more love.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Frederick, MD
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(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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We'll also keep you updated on Cheeto's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheeto

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Cheeto is a sweet playful kitten. He'll flop at your feet and roll around from attention. He will need a patient adopter who will give him time to adjust, but once he warms up, he's a love bug.

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Below are our newest added Domestic Shorthairs available for adoption in Frederick, Maryland. To see more adoptable Domestic Shorthairs in Frederick, Maryland, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Salem

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Frederick, MD
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
He was given to me after he was found as a kitten in an small barn. He is 4 years old currently. I'm hoping to find a patient and quiet home for him. I believe he needs a home with no other pets, kids, and just a good amount of space to move around. He isn't good with being in households with plants. He will find a way to get to them no matter where they are and will eat them. He is a sweet cat that gets attached to people, but will go through random episodes of blind aggression where he will attack on sight.

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Ritchie

Bengal

Male, 1 yr
Frederick, MD
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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ritchie-Bengal/DSH male, ~ 1 yr. (Jan. 2026) Contact rescuebc@hotmail.com for an application. Ritchie came to rescue when he strayed into a neighbors home. He was looking for a safe, secure place to call home again. He's super friendly fellow and getting along good with the other cats. Ritchie is going to be a wonderful friend and companion in his new home. His adoption fee is $150 to help cover the medical costs of getting ready for adoption. For our application, please email rescuebc@hotmail.com Please include your location and a phone number for future communication.

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Domestic Shorthair shelters & rescues in Frederick, Maryland

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Domestic Shorthair kittens in Frederick, Maryland. Browse these Domestic Shorthair rescues and shelters below.

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Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter

FREDERICK, MD 21701

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Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter - Project Hope

Frederick, MD 21701

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Friends For Life Cat Rescue, Inc.

Frederick, MD 21704

Pet Types: cats

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7.8 miles

Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter

Frederick, MD 21703

Pet Types: dogs

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8.1 miles

Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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8.1 miles

Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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17.7 miles

Love A Cat - MD and VA locations

Germantown, MD 20874

Pet Types: cats

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20 miles

Finally Home Animal Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 174, Sykesville, MD 21784

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.6 miles

Animal Welfare League-Montgomery County

12 Park Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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20.7 miles

Hatton Animal Rescue Foundation

Glenelg, MD 21737

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Where do Domestic Shorthairs come from? How many types of Domestic Shorthairs are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Domestic Shorthair.

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