A domestic shorthair is not a breed. It is the ordinary short-coated house cat, and because there is no standard, the best guide to a stay is what you know about your own cat.
The class for the other 95 percent
The CFA has a Household Pet class for cats without a pedigree, and its writer calls it the class for the other 95 percent, since most domestic cats are of no particular breed. A domestic shorthair can be any size, color or temperament. That is why the label does not drive the plan. At Happy Paws every cat gets the same space: an individual four-level tower, a litter box, a blanket and access to a cat tree and cat houses. One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates.
Weighing what you know
Without a breed standard, there is no single size or weight to quote. Most adult house cats do fine in the tower. If your cat is unusually large, very young, or very old, say so when you book. The CFA notes that many household pets are cats of unknown or mixed ancestry, so the label on the vet form is a guess in many homes.
What to tell us
Describe your cat's habits instead of its breed: how it behaves with strangers, whether it hides, whether it eats at a set time, and if it takes any medication. Medications are given at no extra charge. If you bring food, bring it in the original bag with the amount written in cups.
Coat is simple, seasons are not
A short coat needs less than a long one, though shedding still varies by season and by cat. A quick brush the day before drop-off is enough for most cats.
What a stay costs
Ten nights for one cat is 10 x $35 = $350 on the 2026 rates. A second cat sharing the tower is 10 x $30 = $300. Cat day care is $25, and the second cat is $21.
Every age, every temperament
A domestic shorthair may be a kitten of 16 weeks, an energetic adult or a senior who likes a quiet corner. For older cats see the senior cat page. Rabies and FVRCP must be current through the last day. Two cats from one home share a tower, and the second cat is $30 a night.