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Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in Devon

There are 14 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in Devon right now, listed by Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) and Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang). 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: 1 kitten and 2 adults.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

1 Domestic shorthair kitten available in Devon

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Shadow, domestic shorthair for adoption in Lydford

Shadow

2 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Heart condition
Can live with:Children
Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang)· Lydford
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Corky, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ipplepen

Corky

Male • Domestic Shorthair

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)· Ipplepen
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Grace K3, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ipplepen

Grace K3

Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)· Ipplepen
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Grace K4, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ipplepen

Grace K4

Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)· Ipplepen
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Juno, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ipplepen

Juno

Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)· Ipplepen
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Oreo, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ipplepen

Oreo

Male • Domestic Shorthair

high energyDental care
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)· Ipplepen
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Pancake, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ipplepen

Pancake

Female • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:Children
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)· Ipplepen
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Rosa, domestic shorthair for adoption in Lydford

Rosa

1 year • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang)· Lydford
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Rose, domestic shorthair for adoption in Lydford

Rose

5 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:Children
Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang)· Lydford
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Domestic shorthairs near Devon right now

14 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around Devon today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 kitten and 2 adult cats, plus 11 with no age given. 2 are male and 9 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen: 11 domestic shorthair cats
  • Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) at Lydford: 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 Devon today

As of 14 November 2026, 14 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in Devon on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 1 kitten aged 12 months or under and 2 adults. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.

The rescues mark 8 as able to live with children, 4 with dogs and 5 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 Devon: your questions

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Which rescues near Devon have domestic shorthair cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 14 November 2026, Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) (at Ipplepen): 11 and Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) (at Lydford): 3. By age, that is 1 kitten and 2 adult cats, plus 11 with no age given. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Are there domestic shorthair kittens for sale in Devon?

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 Devon today, domestic shorthair cats are listed by Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) (at Ipplepen) and Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) (at Lydford). Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) asks £190 for a cat aged 6 months to 10 years. For Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang), see the rescue's own page for its fee.

Can I get a free domestic shorthair to a good home in Devon, 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 Devon today, Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) publishes its fee: it asks £190 for a cat aged 6 months to 10 years. For the other rescue, see the rescue's own page.

Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in Devon?

As of 14 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in Devon are with 2 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Devon is Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen. 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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