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British Shorthair Rescue Cats & Kittens for Adoption in and around Worthing

There is 1 British Shorthair looking for a new home in and around Worthing right now, listed by Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. Includes British Shorthair crosses and cats listed as British Blue.

It is with a rescue reachable from Worthing, in Ringmer. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

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

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British Shorthairs near Worthing right now

1 British Shorthair is listed in or around Worthing today, all with one rescue. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 19 miles away: 1 British Shorthair

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About British Shorthairs

Source: GCCF: British
GCCF sectionBritish
Size7 to 17 lb (males 4.1 to 7.7 kg, females 3.2 to 5.4 kg)
CoatShort and dense (the British Longhair is semi-longhaired)
GroomingShorthair: grooming when moulting. Longhair: daily
Lifespan14 to 20 years
TemperamentPatient, tolerant and a bit lazy
Colours6 pattern groups, many colours
Full maturityUp to five years
Estimated lifetime cost£15,800 to £20,100 (PDSA, essentials only)

What British Shorthairs are like to live with

The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF), which registers pedigree cats in the UK, says "half of all kittens registered with the GCCF each year are British Shorthairs, making the British the most popular pedigree cat in the UK." It sums up the breed's temperament as "patient, tolerant and a bit lazy", and calls the British "calm and easygoing". It says the British is not a talkative breed but forms strong bonds with its people.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

  • GCCF: British (Lifetime cost from the PDSA British Shorthair page, which counts essentials such as food, litter, preventive treatment and insurance, not purchase or vet treatment. Both in sources.)

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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.

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British Shorthairs in Worthing: your questions

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How many rescue British Shorthairs are available for adoption in Worthing?

As of 7 November 2026, 1 British Shorthair is listed for adoption in and around Worthing on LocalPetFinder, from Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. It is with a rescue reachable from Worthing, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Worthing have British Shorthairs right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare (at Ringmer, about 19 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a British Shorthair in Worthing?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the British Shorthairs on this page are with Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare (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.

Do British Shorthairs need a lot of grooming?

Not usually. The GCCF says the short, dense coat needs grooming during the moulting seasons to remove loose hair, and PDSA says it should not need daily brushing outside them. An older cat may need more help to stop mats forming. The British Longhair needs daily grooming.

Is a British Blue the same as a British Shorthair?

Yes. The British Blue is the blue-coated British Shorthair, which the GCCF calls the "flagship" of the breed. British Shorthairs also come in many other colours and patterns, including tabby, tortoiseshell, colourpointed and tipped.

Are British Shorthairs good with children?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 1 British Shorthair listed in and around Worthing 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 British Shorthair in Worthing?

The British Shorthairs listed in and around Worthing today are with Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 19 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. 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 British Shorthair kittens for sale in Worthing?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every British Shorthair on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 British Shorthair listed in and around Worthing today is with Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 19 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten. If you searched "british shorthair kittens for sale Worthing", the British Shorthairs 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 British Shorthair to a good home in Worthing, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 British Shorthair listed in and around Worthing today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 19 miles away (1). At the large cat charities, fees for one cat are under £200: Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. 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 British Shorthair kittens for adoption in Worthing?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Worthing is under a year old by its listed age. Kittens do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older British Shorthairs for adoption in Worthing?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Worthing is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older British Shorthairs do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.

Is there a British Shorthair rescue near me in Worthing?

As of 7 November 2026, the British Shorthairs listed in and around Worthing are with Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 19 miles away (1). You can also see British Shorthairs 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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