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Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in Surrey

There are 43 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in Surrey right now, listed by Rescue Remedies and Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham). Domestic shorthairs are everyday non-pedigree short-coated cats (moggies), as the rescue lists them.

By listed age: 11 kittens, 11 adults and 2 older cats.

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

11 Domestic shorthair kittens available in Surrey

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

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Shila, domestic shorthair for adoption in SmallfieldNEW

Shila

1 year, 11 months • Female • Domestic Shorthair

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Wanda, domestic shorthair for adoption in SmallfieldNEW

Wanda

1 year, 11 months • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Rescue Remedies· Smallfield
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Albus, domestic shorthair for adoption in Smallfield

Albus

4 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair

high energy
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Domestic shorthairs near Surrey right now

43 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around Surrey today, with 2 rescues. By age: 11 kittens, 11 adult cats and 2 older cats, plus 19 with no age given. 17 are male and 26 female. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.

  • Rescue Remedies at Smallfield: 42 domestic shorthair cats
  • Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) at Elmbridge: 1 domestic shorthair

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About domestic shorthair cats

What domestic shorthair cats are like to live with

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."

Domestic shorthairs listed in Surrey today

As of 8 November 2026, 43 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in Surrey on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 11 kittens aged 12 months or under, 11 adults and 2 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 and 2 with other cats. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

Domestic shorthairs in Surrey: your questions

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How many rescue domestic shorthair cats are available for adoption in Surrey?

As of 8 November 2026, 43 domestic shorthair cats are listed for adoption in Surrey on LocalPetFinder, from Rescue Remedies and Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham). Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Rescue Remedies (at Smallfield): 42 and Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) (at Elmbridge): 1. By age, that is 11 kittens, 11 adult cats and 2 older cats, plus 19 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a domestic shorthair in Surrey?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the domestic shorthair cats on this page are with Rescue Remedies (42) and Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

What is a domestic shorthair cat?

A domestic shorthair is a non-pedigree cat with a short coat, often called a moggy. PDSA says domestic cats are of mixed ancestry and are not a recognised breed, but domestic shorthairs, longhairs and medium hairs are still the most common type of cat owned in the UK.

When is kitten season in the UK?

Roughly March to September. Cats Protection says most kittens in the UK are born between March and September, and that the number of pregnant cats and unwanted kittens arriving in its care rises from March to May, peaks from June to September and falls in October and November.

Are domestic shorthair cats good with children?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 43 domestic shorthair cats listed in Surrey today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the cat could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a domestic shorthair in Surrey?

The domestic shorthair cats listed in Surrey today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield (42) and Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) at Elmbridge (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £100 for a cat over six months and £130 for a kitten, Cats Protection says you can expect to pay £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten, varying between its branches, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there domestic shorthair kittens for sale in Surrey?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every domestic shorthair on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 43 domestic shorthair cats listed in Surrey today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield (42) and Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) at Elmbridge (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Battersea charges £100 for a cat over six months and £130 for a kitten. If you searched "domestic shorthair kittens for sale Surrey", the domestic shorthair cats here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that kittens under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Can I get a free domestic shorthair to a good home in Surrey, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 43 domestic shorthair cats listed in Surrey today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Rescue Remedies at Smallfield. At the large cat charities, fees for one cat are under £200: Battersea charges £100 for a cat over six months and £130 for a kitten, and Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there domestic shorthair kittens for adoption in Surrey?

Yes: 11 kittens of the 43 listed in Surrey are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older domestic shorthair cats for adoption in Surrey?

Yes: 2 of the 43 listed in Surrey are aged 10 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.

Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in Surrey?

As of 8 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in Surrey are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield (42) and Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) at Elmbridge (1). The nearest to Surrey is Rescue Remedies at Smallfield. 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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