It costs around $75 to $150 to adopt an American Shorthair from an animal shelter or rescue organization. The adoption fees cover the costs of caring for the cat prior to adoption. Conversely, it can be prohibitively expensive to buy an American Shorthair from a breeder. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $600 to $1,200 or more for an American Shorthair kitten from a reputable breeder.

The easiest way to adopt an American Shorthair is through a rescue that specializes in American Shorthairs. A great place to start is by creating a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available American Shorthairs in your area.