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Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in Northamptonshire

There are 14 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in Northamptonshire right now, listed by Animals In Need Northamptonshire. 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: 6 kittens, 6 adults and 2 older cats.

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

6 Domestic shorthair kittens available in Northamptonshire

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

Izzy & Mavis

Izzy & Mavis

1 year · Wellingborough

Charles, Dickens & Jack

Charles, Dickens & Jack

1 year · Wellingborough

Dakota & Georgia

Dakota & Georgia

4 months · Wellingborough

Fonzie & Sasha

Fonzie & Sasha

5 months · Wellingborough

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Min, domestic shorthair for adoption in WellingboroughNEW

Min

3 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Animals In Need Northamptonshire· Wellingborough
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Bella, domestic shorthair for adoption in WellingboroughNEW

Bella

10 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energy
Animals In Need Northamptonshire· Wellingborough
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Domestic shorthairs near Northamptonshire right now

14 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around Northamptonshire today, all with one rescue. By age: 6 kittens, 6 adult cats and 2 older cats. The newest was added on 13 November 2026.

  • Animals In Need Northamptonshire at Wellingborough: 14 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 Northamptonshire today

As of 14 November 2026, 14 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in Northamptonshire on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 6 kittens aged 12 months or under, 6 adults and 2 aged 10 or over.

The rescues mark 7 as able to live with children, 1 with dogs and 10 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 Northamptonshire: your questions

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

As of 14 November 2026, Animals In Need Northamptonshire (at Wellingborough): 14. By age, that is 6 kittens, 6 adult cats and 2 older cats. 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 Northamptonshire?

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 Northamptonshire today, the domestic shorthair cats listed are with Animals In Need Northamptonshire (at Wellingborough). Animals In Need Northamptonshire asks a minimum of £75 for an adult cat.

Can I get a free domestic shorthair to a good home in Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire today, Animals In Need Northamptonshire publishes its fee: it asks a minimum of £75 for an adult cat. Every one of those is under £100.

Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in Northamptonshire?

As of 14 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in Northamptonshire are with 1 rescue, named in the answer on which rescues have them. 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 Northampton6 listed, about 4 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Peterborough15 listed, about 32 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Cambridge5 listed, about 41 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Oxford35 listed, about 41 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Birmingham110 listed, about 47 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Nottingham33 listed, about 49 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in Worcester50 listed, about 59 miles awayDomestic shorthairs in London298 listed, about 61 miles away

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