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Come meet these Desperate Housecats.

They are waiting for you to take them home!

All the Desperate Housecats (and more at Austin Animal Center) are available for adoption everyday.

If you are interested in meeting a Desperate Housecat that is in foster please go to

Austin Animal Center and follow the instructions.

Click on their photos for more pictures and/or information.

 

Sweet Pickle #A898604 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, orange tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE:  2/20/2024
  • Learning to trust humans
  • Can be petted once she knows you well
  • Needs a cat buddy
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for young children

Sweet Pea #A903691 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, calico, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/1/2024
  • Very shy and nervous
  • Talks to humans with cute trills
  • Needs to be adopted into a quiet home
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Mochi #A904252 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, orange tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE:  5/8/2024
  • Playful and a Lap Cat
  • Deserves a loving home
  • Extremely sweet and affectionate
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably fine with older children

 

Simone #A904451 (currently in foster) Video

  • 7 years old, brown tabby and white, spayed
  • INTAKE:  5/10/2024
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Has figured out that laps are GREAT!
  • Will take a little time to trust
  • Wants to be an only cat; Not recommended for children

 

Leo #A911015 (currently in foster) Video

  • 3 years old, blue tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE:  8/8/2024
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Nervous around people
  • Scared in the shelter
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

 

Liam #A911483 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 2/15/2024, brown tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 8/15/2024
  • Needs time to adjust to a new home and to new people
  • Gives ‘nose boops’ for Churu
  • Playful
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Teddy-Auggie #A895252 (currently in foster) Video

  • 5 years old, brown tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE:  9/11/2024
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Playful
  • Seems fine with other cats; Scared of dogs; May be good with older children

 

Brownie #A913519 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE:  9/17/2024
  • Can be petted (go slow)
  • Loves fun and treats
  • Sweet, independent, playful
  • May not like other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Harpo #A913601 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 4 years old, black, neutered
  • INTAKE:  9/18/2024
  • Ready to be in a home
  • Cuddly and affectionate
  • LOVES being petted; May be a lap cat
  • May not like other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably fine with older children

 

Gina #A914174 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, white and black, spayed
  • INTAKE:  9/26/2024
  • Extremely shy; Warms up in time
  • Playful
  • Needs a patient adopter and a quiet home
  • Fine with other cats; Tolerant of dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Mitzi #A914404 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, torbie, spayed
  • INTAKE:  9/30/2024
  • A quiet home is her best situation
  • Likes being petted
  • Enjoys cuddling once she knows you
  • Seems fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Carrot Cake #A770544 (currently in foster) Video

  • 13 years old, orange tabby, long hair, neutered
  • INTAKE:  10/2/2024
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Mellow and Friendly
  • LOVES being petted; Lap Cat
  • May be fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably good with children

 

Clover #A914970 (currently in foster) Video and Video

  • 7 years old, black (with a smidge of white), spayed
  • INTAKE:  10/9/2024
  • Simply put: She just wants love
  • Lap Cat; Sometimes playful
  • Has an adorable walk
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably fine with older children

 

Mellow #A915523 (currently in foster) Video

  • 10 years old, black and white tuxedo, neutered
  • INTAKE:  10/16/2024
  • Easily handled
  • May be a lap cat
  • LOVES being petted
  • May be fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably good with children

 

Cece #A915853 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, calico, spayed
  • INTAKE: 10/21/2024
  • Enjoys being petted once she feels comfortable
  • Learning to trust humans
  • A cat buddy is a must
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Duchess #A917061 (currently in foster) Video

  • 9 years old, torbie, spayed
  • INTAKE:  11/3/2024
  • Shy; Warms up very quickly
  • May be a lap cat
  • Unassuming, but enjoys attention
  • Seems fine with other cats; Unknown around dogs; May be fine with children

 

Charlie #A917339 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE: 11/5/2024
  • Wants (and needs) a cat buddy
  • Shy but can usually be petted
  • Needs time to adjust
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Liliana #A917772 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, torbie, FEMALE
  • INTAKE: 11/12/2024
  • Making progress through clicker training
  • Potential to be a great companion
  • Needs a cat-savvy human
  • Fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children
 

Larry #A917772 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 4 years old, blue tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE:  11/18/2024
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Enjoying the indoor life
  • Getting used to humans; Treats help a lot
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Dewdrop #A918749 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, black and white tuxedo, neutered
  • INTAKE:  11/26/2024
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Will lean into pettings
  • Nervous in the shelter
  • May not like other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
     
     
   

 

 

 

To find out more information contact Austin Animal Center (AAC)

You can reach Desperate Housecats volunteers at: info at dhcaustin dot com

Be sure to check back often as the website is continually updated. Please remember that some of these wonderful cats are at AAC NOW and they are waiting to meet YOU!

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Updated January 9, 2025