Apple
3 months • Female • Domestic cat
high energy
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Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in Gloucestershire
There are 19 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in Gloucestershire right now, listed by CATS Rescue Gloucestershire, Cheltenham Animal Shelter and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. 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: 10 kittens and 9 adults.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
10 Domestic shorthair kittens available in Gloucestershire
Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.
Apple
3 months · Gloucester
Bluebell
7 months · Gloucester
Calypso & Echo
6 months · Gloucester
Hati
6 months · Gloucester
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Bonnie
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6 months • Female • Domestic cat
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Domestic shorthairs near Gloucestershire right now
19 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around Gloucestershire today, with 3 rescues. By age: 10 kittens and 9 adult cats. 6 are male and 13 female. The newest was added on 11 November 2026.
- CATS Rescue Gloucestershire at Gloucester: 12 domestic shorthair cats
- Cheltenham Animal Shelter at Cheltenham: 4 domestic shorthair cats
- Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster: 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 Gloucestershire today
As of 14 November 2026, 19 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in Gloucestershire on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 10 kittens aged 12 months or under and 9 adults.
The rescues mark 5 as able to live with children, 2 with dogs and 6 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 Gloucestershire: your questions
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Which rescues near Gloucestershire have domestic shorthair cats right now, and how old are they?
As of 14 November 2026, CATS Rescue Gloucestershire (at Gloucester): 12, Cheltenham Animal Shelter (at Cheltenham): 4 and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries (at Whitminster): 3. By age, that is 10 kittens and 9 adult cats. The newest was added on 11 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Are there domestic shorthair kittens for sale in Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire today, domestic shorthair cats are listed by CATS Rescue Gloucestershire (at Gloucester), Cheltenham Animal Shelter (at Cheltenham) and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries (at Whitminster). Cheltenham Animal Shelter asks £125 for a cat or kitten. For CATS Rescue Gloucestershire and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, see the rescue's own page for its fee.
Can I get a free domestic shorthair to a good home in Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire today, Cheltenham Animal Shelter publishes its fee: it asks £125 for a cat or kitten. For the other 2, see the rescue's own page.
Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in Gloucestershire?
As of 14 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in Gloucestershire are with 3 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Gloucestershire is CATS Rescue Gloucestershire at Gloucester. 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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Domestic shorthairs in other cities
The nearest other cities we cover that list domestic shorthair cats today.
Domestic shorthairs in Worcester34 listed, about 14 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Birmingham110 listed, about 36 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Bristol40 listed, about 41 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Oxford35 listed, about 42 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Brecon14 listed, about 53 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Shrewsbury18 listed, about 55 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Cardiff8 listed, about 56 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Northampton20 listed, about 56 miles away
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