Adopt a Domestic Short Hair in New York

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.

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.