Adopt a American Shorthair in New York

American Shorthairs are sturdy, easygoing, and adaptable cats — the all-American working barn cat refined into a recognized breed. They appear in rescue often and tend to be healthy and long-lived. A rescued American Shorthair is a low-maintenance, affectionate family companion.

New York's rescue organizations offer thousands of cats for adoption across the state. NYC's shelter system is one of the largest in the country, and numerous private rescues supplement its efforts.