Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in Derbyshire
There are 19 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in Derbyshire right now, listed by Ashbourne Animal Welfare and Chesterfield Animal Rescue. Domestic shorthairs are everyday non-pedigree short-coated cats (moggies), as the rescue lists them. Cats listed with no breed (shown as "Domestic cat") are included too, unless the listing gives a long, medium or hairless coat, so check each photo.
By listed age: 11 kittens, 6 adults and 1 older cat.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
11 Domestic shorthair kittens available in Derbyshire
Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.
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Noggin
6 years • Female • Domestic cat
Oreo
8 years • Male • Domestic cat
Dill and Pickle
5 months • Domestic Shorthair
Anna
9 years • Female • Domestic cat
Domestic shorthairs near Derbyshire right now
19 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around Derbyshire today, with 2 rescues. By age: 11 kittens, 6 adult cats and 1 older cat, plus 1 with no age given. 5 are male and 10 female. The newest was added on 13 November 2026.
- Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne: 16 domestic shorthair cats
- Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield: 3 domestic shorthair cats
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About domestic shorthair cats
A domestic shorthair is an everyday non-pedigree cat with a short coat, often called a moggy. PDSA says that while they are not a recognised breed, domestic shorthairs, longhairs and medium hairs "are still the most common type of cat owned in the UK."
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Domestic shorthairs listed in Derbyshire today
As of 14 November 2026, 19 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in Derbyshire on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 11 kittens aged 12 months or under, 6 adults and 1 aged 10 or over. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.
The rescues mark 1 as able to live with children, 1 with dogs and 3 with other cats. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.
Sources (checked 30 September 2026)
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
Domestic shorthairs in Derbyshire: your questions
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Which rescues near Derbyshire have domestic shorthair cats right now, and how old are they?
As of 14 November 2026, Ashbourne Animal Welfare (at Ashbourne): 16 and Chesterfield Animal Rescue (at Dronfield): 3. By age, that is 11 kittens, 6 adult cats and 1 older cat, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 13 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Are there domestic shorthair kittens for sale in Derbyshire?
No. Rescues rehome domestic shorthair cats for an adoption fee rather than selling them, so be wary of any advert that asks for a deposit before you have met the cat. In Derbyshire today, domestic shorthair cats are listed by Ashbourne Animal Welfare (at Ashbourne) and Chesterfield Animal Rescue (at Dronfield). Ashbourne Animal Welfare asks £100 for an adult cat and Chesterfield Animal Rescue £175 for an adult cat.
Can I get a free domestic shorthair to a good home in Derbyshire, or one under £100?
Usually not from a rescue: each asks an adoption fee towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations, and a "free to a good home" advert is a private one with no rescue checks behind it. Of the rescues listing domestic shorthair cats in Derbyshire today, the published fees run from £100 at Ashbourne Animal Welfare to £175 at Chesterfield Animal Rescue.
Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in Derbyshire?
As of 14 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in Derbyshire are with 2 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Derbyshire is Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne. You can also see domestic shorthair cats across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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