← Back to all Wrexham cats

Rescue domestic shorthair cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Wrexham

There are 85 domestic shorthair cats looking for a new home in and around Wrexham right now, listed by Feline Fur Babies North Wales, Warrington Animal Welfare, North Clwyd Animal Rescue, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Carla Lane Animals in Need and Woodlands Animal Sanctuary. Domestic shorthairs are everyday non-pedigree short-coated cats (moggies), as the rescue lists them.

All 85 are with rescues reachable from Wrexham, in places such as Trelogan, Prestatyn and Warrington. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 33 kittens, 43 adults and 5 older cats.

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

33 Domestic shorthair kittens available in and around Wrexham

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

See all kittens in and around Wrexham →

Showing 85 cats

Never miss new domestic shorthair cats

Be first to know when new domestic shorthair cats are listed near Wrexham. No spam, unsubscribe any time.

Dotski, domestic shorthair for adoption in WarringtonListed by owner

Dotski

6 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Listed by owner

Warrington · 29 miles

Meet Dotski →
Bagel, domestic shorthair for adoption in Trelogan

Bagel

2 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:ChildrenDogs
North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Trelogan · 23 miles

Meet Bagel →
Lacey, domestic shorthair for adoption in Trelogan

Lacey

1 year, 6 months • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:Children
North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Trelogan · 23 miles

Meet Lacey →
Storm, domestic shorthair for adoption in Trelogan

Storm

9 years, 4 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:Children
North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Trelogan · 23 miles

Meet Storm →

Domestic shorthairs near Wrexham right now

85 domestic shorthair cats are listed in or around Wrexham today, with 7 rescues. By age: 33 kittens, 43 adult cats and 5 older cats, plus 4 with no age given. 31 are male and 42 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Feline Fur Babies North Wales at Prestatyn, about 26 miles away: 24 domestic shorthair cats
  • Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 29 miles away: 20 domestic shorthair cats
  • North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 23 miles away: 19 domestic shorthair cats
  • Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 33 miles away: 9 domestic shorthair cats
  • Carla Lane Animals in Need at Melling, about 31 miles away: 8 domestic shorthair cats
  • Woodlands Animal Sanctuary at Rufford, about 41 miles away: 4 domestic shorthair cats
  • Private owner at Warrington, about 29 miles away: 1 domestic shorthair

Need to rehome a domestic shorthair cat in Wrexham?

List your cat for free. Your cat stays at home until you find the right family, every listing is checked by a person, and you choose who adopts. Not sure yet? Read the rehoming guide first.

List your cat for free →

Tell me when a rescue domestic shorthair is listed near Wrexham

Leave your email and we'll send you a message when a rescue domestic shorthair is listed by a rescue near Wrexham.

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 and around Wrexham today

As of 8 November 2026, 85 domestic shorthair cats are listed with rescues in and around Wrexham on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 33 kittens aged 12 months or under, 43 adults and 5 aged 10 or over. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.

The rescues mark 23 as able to live with children, 13 with dogs and 26 with other cats. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

Read the full domestic shorthair guide: health, temperament, costs and UK law →

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

Guides for domestic shorthair adopters in Wrexham

Every cat adoption guide for Liverpool →

Domestic shorthairs in Wrexham: your questions

Tap a question to expand

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

As of 8 November 2026, 85 domestic shorthair cats are listed for adoption in and around Wrexham on LocalPetFinder, from Feline Fur Babies North Wales, Warrington Animal Welfare, North Clwyd Animal Rescue, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Carla Lane Animals in Need and Woodlands Animal Sanctuary. All are with rescues reachable from Wrexham, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Feline Fur Babies North Wales (at Prestatyn, about 26 miles away): 24, Warrington Animal Welfare (at Warrington, about 29 miles away): 20, North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan, about 23 miles away): 19, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 33 miles away): 9, Carla Lane Animals in Need (at Melling, about 31 miles away): 8 and Woodlands Animal Sanctuary (at Rufford, about 41 miles away): 4, and 1 more. By age, that is 33 kittens, 43 adult cats and 5 older cats, plus 4 with no age given. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a domestic shorthair in Wrexham?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the domestic shorthair cats on this page are with Feline Fur Babies North Wales (24), Warrington Animal Welfare (20), North Clwyd Animal Rescue (19), Freshfields Animal Rescue (9), Carla Lane Animals in Need (8) and Woodlands Animal Sanctuary (4). 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 85 domestic shorthair cats listed in and around Wrexham 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 Wrexham?

The domestic shorthair cats listed in and around Wrexham today are with Feline Fur Babies North Wales at Prestatyn, about 26 miles away (24), Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 29 miles away (20), North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 23 miles away (19) and 4 other rescues; 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 domestic shorthair kittens for sale in Wrexham?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every domestic shorthair on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 85 domestic shorthair cats listed in and around Wrexham today are with Feline Fur Babies North Wales at Prestatyn, about 26 miles away (24), Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 29 miles away (20), North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 23 miles away (19) and 4 other rescues, 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 "domestic shorthair kittens for sale Wrexham", the domestic shorthair cats here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In Wales, Lucy's Law has meant since 10 September 2021 that kittens can only be bought where they were bred, or from a rescue or rehoming centre.

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

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 85 domestic shorthair cats listed in and around Wrexham today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 23 miles away. 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.

Are there domestic shorthair kittens for adoption in Wrexham?

Yes: 33 kittens of the 85 listed in and around Wrexham are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older domestic shorthair cats for adoption in Wrexham?

Yes: 5 of the 85 listed in and around Wrexham 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 Wrexham?

As of 8 November 2026, the domestic shorthair cats listed in and around Wrexham are with Feline Fur Babies North Wales at Prestatyn, about 26 miles away (24), Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 29 miles away (20), North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 23 miles away (19), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 33 miles away (9) and 3 other rescues. The nearest to Wrexham is North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 23 miles away. You can also see domestic shorthair cats across Wales. 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.

More cats in Wrexham

Domestic shorthairs in other cities

Need to rehome your own pet in Wrexham? List them free, safely →