Mya
2 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Listed by owner· Stockport
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Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in Greater Manchester
There are 70 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in Greater Manchester right now, listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, PawPurrs Halfway House, StraySafe Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Heatons Cats, Society for Abandoned Animals, Stopford Cat Rescue, Cats Guidance Rescue, Cheshire Cats Rescue, Animals in Distress, Pennine Pen Animal Rescue, Avid's Angels Cat Rescue and Independent Cat Rescue Prestwich. 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: 16 kittens, 38 adults and 9 older cats.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
16 Domestic shorthair kittens available in Greater Manchester
Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.
Storm & Sora
6 months · Stockport
Luci & River 9 Week Old Kittens
9 weeks · Altrincham
Rowan, Robin, Roly & Ruby
3 months · Stockport
Juno
2 months · Ramsbottom
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AMBER, approx 13- 14yrs old.
14 years • Female • Domestic cat
low energySpecial diet
Heatons Cats· Stockport
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Storm & Sora
6 months • Female • Domestic cat
high energy
Can live with:Other cats
Heatons Cats· Stockport
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Moo Moo and Girl
Domestic cat
low energyHeart condition
Animals in Distress· Irlam
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Charley
11 years • Female • Domestic cat
low energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Destitute Animals Shelter· Bolton
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Deano
2 years • Male • Domestic cat
Can live with:Other cats
Destitute Animals Shelter· Bolton
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Dusty
10 years • Female • Domestic cat
low energy
Can live with:Children
Destitute Animals Shelter· Bolton
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70 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around Greater Manchester today, with 14 rescues. By age: 16 kittens, 38 adult cats and 9 older cats, plus 7 with no age given. 22 are male and 31 female. The newest was added on 13 November 2026.
- Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom: 14 domestic shorthair cats
- PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley: 9 domestic shorthair cats
- StraySafe Rescue in Greater Manchester: 9 domestic shorthair cats
- Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton: 6 domestic shorthair cats
- Heatons Cats at Stockport: 6 domestic shorthair cats
- Society for Abandoned Animals at Stretford: 6 domestic shorthair cats
- Stopford Cat Rescue at Stockport: 5 domestic shorthair cats
- Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan: 4 domestic shorthair cats
- and 6 more rescues
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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 Greater Manchester today
As of 14 November 2026, 70 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in Greater Manchester on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 16 kittens aged 12 months or under, 38 adults and 9 aged 10 or over. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.
The rescues mark 24 as able to live with children, 10 with dogs and 33 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 Greater Manchester: your questions
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Which rescues near Greater Manchester have domestic shorthair cats right now, and how old are they?
As of 14 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom): 14, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley): 9, StraySafe Rescue (in Greater Manchester): 9, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton): 6, Heatons Cats (at Stockport): 6 and Society for Abandoned Animals (at Stretford): 6, and 8 more. By age, that is 16 kittens, 38 adult cats and 9 older cats, plus 7 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 Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester today, domestic shorthair cats are listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom), PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley) and StraySafe Rescue (in Greater Manchester), and 11 other rescues. Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary asks £150 for a cat or kitten and StraySafe Rescue £150 for a cat. For PawPurrs Halfway House, see the rescue's own page for its fee.
Can I get a free domestic shorthair to a good home in Greater Manchester, 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 Greater Manchester today, the published fees run from £100 at Heatons Cats to £150 at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. For the other 9, see the rescue's own page.
Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in Greater Manchester?
As of 14 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in Greater Manchester are with 14 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Greater Manchester is Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom. 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 Manchester98 listed, about 3 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Preston66 listed, about 24 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Liverpool117 listed, about 29 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Stoke-on-Trent109 listed, about 33 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Sheffield48 listed, about 35 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Leeds41 listed, about 37 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Shrewsbury18 listed, about 58 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Nottingham33 listed, about 60 miles away
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