Longhair · Cat
Persian
Luxurious long coat; calm, gentle, affectionate lap cat.

Available Persians

Pluto
1 yearPersian · large
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom

Filou
7 yearsPersian
🇫🇷France

TERRY
8 yearsPersian
🇪🇸Spain

HONEY & FRIENDS
22 yearsPersian · small
🇦🇹Krems an der Donau, Austria

SALOMÉ
12 yearsPersian · small
🇪🇸Spain

Persula
4 yearsPersian
🇩🇪Darmstadt, Germany

Cukraus Vata
12 yearsPersian
🇱🇹Šalčininkų r. sav., Lithuania

Maximus
10 yearsPersian · medium
🇭🇺Budapest, Hungary

Tizedes
Persian · medium
🇭🇺Budapest, Hungary

Kiriki & Scarlet
17 yearsPersian
🇨🇭Switzerland

Bambi & Mogli
12 yearsPersian
🇨🇭Switzerland

Ingrid
Persian
🇩🇪Germany

Priscilla … hat viel zu erzählen
KittenPersian
🇩🇪Moers, Germany

Eva
1 yearBritish Shorthair
🇩🇪Witten, Germany

Lia
14 yearsPersian
🇨🇭Switzerland

BALDY
3 yearsPersian · medium
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Persi (Перси)
5 yearsPersian
🇺🇦Ukraine

Schippi
4 monthsPersian
🇩🇪Hannover, Germany

Gizmo
9 yearsPersian
🇩🇪Hannover, Germany

Chanel
13 yearsPersian · large
🇩🇪Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen, Germany

Elfie
2 yearsPersian
🇩🇪Münster, Germany

Persian
10 yearsPersian
🇵🇹Lisboa, Portugal

Barry
6 yearsMixed Breed
🇩🇪Pfullingen, Germany

Darti
5 yearsPodenco · large
🇩🇪Pfullingen, Germany
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About the breed
Persian characteristics.
The Persian is classified in the Longhair category, typically medium in build. Each cat has its own personality, and rescue cats may take time to show their true character as they adjust to a new home.
Like all cats, Persian cats benefit from environmental enrichment — scratching posts, climbing spaces, and interactive toys help reduce stress and encourage natural behaviour.
Rescue shelters can provide information about a specific cat's temperament and compatibility with other animals or children, helping you find the right match.
Adoption guide
What to expect when adopting a Persian.
Adopting a Persian from a rescue shelter gives a deserving animal a second chance at happiness. Shelters across Europe care for thousands of cats, and every adoption makes room for another animal in need.
The adoption process
Most European shelters follow a structured adoption process: an initial application, a meet-and-greet with the animal, a home check (in some countries), and finally the adoption contract.
Health and veterinary care
Reputable shelters vaccinate, microchip, and sterilise animals before rehoming. Adoption fees typically cover these veterinary costs.
Settling in at home
The first few weeks are an adjustment period. A quiet space, consistent routine, and patience go a long way. Many rescue cats blossom within weeks once they feel safe and loved.
Why adopt
Why adopt a Persian?
Many people are surprised to find purebred and pedigree animals in rescue shelters. Persian catsend up in shelters for many reasons — changes in owner circumstances, allergies, moving abroad, or simply being found as strays. None of these reasons reflect on the animal's character.
By choosing to adopt rather than buy, you help reduce demand for commercial breeding, give an animal a loving home, and support the vital work that rescue shelters do across Europe.
Find your match
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