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Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in West Sussex

There are 28 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in West Sussex right now, listed by The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre, Worthing Cat Welfare Trust, Wadars and Holbrook Animal Rescue. 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: 2 kittens, 19 adults and 6 older cats.

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

2 Domestic shorthair kittens available in West Sussex

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

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Cassie, domestic cat for adoption in SidleshamNEW

Cassie

9 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energyDental care
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre· Sidlesham
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Sly, domestic cat for adoption in SidleshamNEW

Sly

3 years • Male • Domestic cat

Can live with:Other cats
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre· Sidlesham
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Sweep, domestic cat for adoption in SidleshamNEW

Sweep

8 years • Male • Domestic cat

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre· Sidlesham
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Beau, domestic cat for adoption in Worthing

Beau

13 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energy
Worthing Cat Welfare Trust

In foster near Worthing

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Daisy, domestic cat for adoption in Worthing

Daisy

8 years • Female • Domestic cat

Worthing Cat Welfare Trust

In foster near Worthing

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Domestic shorthairs near West Sussex right now

28 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around West Sussex today, with 4 rescues. By age: 2 kittens, 19 adult cats and 6 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. 12 are male and 11 female. The newest was added on 10 November 2026.

  • The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre at Sidlesham: 18 domestic shorthair cats
  • Worthing Cat Welfare Trust at Worthing: 7 domestic shorthair cats
  • Wadars at Worthing: 2 domestic shorthair cats
  • Holbrook Animal Rescue at Horsham: 1 domestic shorthair

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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 West Sussex today

As of 14 November 2026, 28 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in West Sussex on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 2 kittens aged 12 months or under, 19 adults and 6 aged 10 or over. 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 7 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 West Sussex: your questions

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

As of 14 November 2026, The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre (at Sidlesham): 18, Worthing Cat Welfare Trust (at Worthing): 7, Wadars (at Worthing): 2 and Holbrook Animal Rescue (at Horsham): 1. By age, that is 2 kittens, 19 adult cats and 6 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 10 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Are there domestic shorthair kittens for sale in West Sussex?

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 West Sussex today, domestic shorthair cats are listed by The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre (at Sidlesham), Worthing Cat Welfare Trust (at Worthing) and Wadars (at Worthing), and 1 other rescue. The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre asks £90 for an adult cat and Wadars £110 for a cat over six months. For Worthing Cat Welfare Trust, see the rescue's own page for its fee.

Can I get a free domestic shorthair to a good home in West Sussex, 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 West Sussex today, the published fees run from £90 at The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre to £110 at Wadars. Some are under £100; the profile shows each animal's fee. For the other 2, see the rescue's own page.

Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in West Sussex?

As of 14 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in West Sussex are with 4 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to West Sussex is The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre at Sidlesham. 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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