Adopt A Domestic Shorthair

420 available Domestic Shorthairs near you

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Photo of Noodles

Noodles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs

Columbus, OH

Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Honey Baby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Gray or Blue
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Chloe

Chloe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
All Black
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Storm

Storm

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Snow Flurry

Snow Flurry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Momo

Momo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
All Black
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Marigold

Marigold

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Columbus, OH

Color
Black (Mostly)
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Socks

Socks

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown or Chocolate (Mostly)
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Ro Laren

Ro Laren

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Photo of Ozzie

Ozzie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Photo of DeeDee

DeeDee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Tortoiseshell
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Photo of Sparrow

Sparrow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a Domestic Shorthair

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Domestic Shorthair - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

It typically costs $50 to $150 to adopt a domestic shorthair from a shelter or rescue organization. The adoption fee often covers an initial exam, preventatives, microchipping, spay/neuter, and vaccines. There are no pedigree domestic shorthair breeders, but you can certainly find backyard breeders selling litters of domestic shorthairs. We recommend adopting from a rescue organization or shelter to support their life-saving work and to directly rescue a cat in need.

The easiest way to adopt a domestic shorthair is through visiting your local shelter or cat rescue. Domestic shorthairs are one of the most common cats available for adoption, so you are sure to find the kitty of your dreams. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available domestic shorthairs in your area.

Domestic Shorthair fun facts

Fun Facts:

House Cats is the more casual term for the Domestic Shorthair.

The vast majority of cats in the United States are Domestic Shorthairs.

Domestic Shorthairs can be any color or pattern, but are often tabby.

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Domestic Shorthair Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Domestic Shorthair types to temperament and health issues to popular Domestic Shorthair mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.