Adopt a Domestic Short Hair in Iowa

Domestic Short Hair cats — the most common cat in rescue — are mixed-heritage cats with short coats, varied colors, and personalities ranging from cuddly to independent. Their genetic diversity tends to make them robust and long-lived. A rescued DSH fits almost any household.

Iowa has a moderate rescue cat population, with active organizations in the metro areas managing TNR and adoption. Farm cats and community cats contribute meaningfully to the adoptable population.