It costs around $75 to $150 to adopt an Exotic Shorthair from an animal shelter or rescue group. The adoption fees cover the costs of caring for the cat prior to adoption. Conversely, it can be prohibitively expensive to buy an Exotic Shorthair kitten from a breeder. On average, you can expect to pay between $800 to $2,500 or more for an Exotic Shorthair kitten from a breeder.

The easiest way to adopt an Exotic Shorthair is through a rescue that specializes in Exotic Shorthairs. A great place to start is by creating a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Exotic Shorthairs and Exotic mixes in your area.