Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in West Yorkshire
There are 13 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in West Yorkshire right now, listed by Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Domestic shorthairs are everyday non-pedigree short-coated cats (moggies), as the rescue lists them.
By listed age: 2 kittens, 10 adults and 1 older cat.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
13 cats looking for a home
Grace
5 months · Female · Domestic Shorthair
high energy
Can live with: Children, Dogs, Other cats
Yorkshire Cat Rescue · Keighley
Meet Grace →Kitti
1 year, 1 month · Female · Domestic Shorthair
Can live with: Children
Yorkshire Cat Rescue · Keighley
Meet Kitti →Ozzy
1 year, 2 months · Male · Domestic Shorthair
Can live with: Other cats
Yorkshire Cat Rescue · Keighley
Meet Ozzy →Suzy
1 year, 2 months · Female · Domestic Shorthair
Can live with: Other cats
Yorkshire Cat Rescue · Keighley
Meet Suzy →Valerie
1 year, 8 months · Female · Domestic Shorthair
Can live with: Other cats
Yorkshire Cat Rescue · Keighley
Meet Valerie →Ziggy
1 year, 2 months · Male · Domestic Shorthair
Can live with: Other cats
Yorkshire Cat Rescue · Keighley
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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. Blue Cross says "the term 'moggy' is slang for a non-pedigree cat. These are the most common cats that you'll see around the UK". 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."
PDSA says domestic cats "are of mixed ancestry", so their looks and temperaments vary a great deal. Some are very lively and others much more laid back. That makes the rescue's description of the individual cat the most useful guide you have.
Size and activity
PDSA says that, in general, domestic cats are active, highly intelligent and excellent hunters. How much play and space a particular cat needs varies, so ask the rescue.
Grooming
PDSA describes the domestic shorthair coat as short and sleek. Coat colours range widely, from tabby and tortoiseshell to solid colours from black to white.
Health
PDSA says that as their genetic base is very wide, "there are no specific health issues identified for domestic cats." Cats Protection makes a similar point in its advice on getting a pedigree cat: moggies "have evolved from years of natural selection and come from a wide gene pool."
Any cat can still get ill, so ask the rescue what vet checks the cat has had and whether any condition is known. Your own vet is the right person to advise on anything you notice later.
Domestic shorthairs in UK rescue
Blue Cross says moggies are "easily found in rehoming centres". Cats Protection says the majority of kittens in its care arrive between March and September in the UK, "This is why we call this kitten season", with numbers peaking from June to September.
Children, dogs and other cats
Because every moggy is different, there is no breed rule to go by. Whether a particular rescue cat can live with children, dogs or other cats depends on the cat, so go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile.
Sources (checked 29 September 2026)
- Blue Cross: Types of cats (read in Chrome)
- PDSA: Domestic breeds
- Cats Protection: "Getting a pedigree cat" and "What is kitten season?" (advice pages on cats.org.uk)
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 Yorkshire: your questions
How many rescue domestic shorthair cats are available for adoption in West Yorkshire?
As of 30 September 2026, 13 domestic shorthair cats are listed for adoption in West Yorkshire on LocalPetFinder, from Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Are there domestic shorthair kittens for adoption in West Yorkshire?
Yes: 2 kittens of the 13 listed in West Yorkshire are 12 months or under by their listed age.
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 arrive in its care between March and September, with numbers rising from March to May and peaking from June to September, before falling in October and November.
How much does it cost to adopt a domestic shorthair in West Yorkshire?
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 cats for sale in West Yorkshire?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every domestic shorthair on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £100 for an adult cat and £130 for a kitten. The fee goes towards the vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. 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 in West Yorkshire, or one under £100?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Most rescue cat fees are well under £200: Battersea charges £100 for a cat and £130 for a kitten, and Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat. An animal offered "free to good home" is a private advert, not a rescue. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details.
Is there a domestic shorthair rescue near me in West Yorkshire?
This page lists every domestic shorthair with the rescues we list in West Yorkshire and the places within it. You can also see domestic shorthair cats across England. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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