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.


Brandi #6516 (currently in foster) Video 1 year old, torbie, spayed INTAKE: 4/11/2025 Very sweet; Likes being petted (go slowly) Needs time and patience in a quiet home Shy until she is used to you Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; No young children	Roo #7099 (currently in foster) Video 1 year old, brown tabby, spayed INTAKE: 5/7/2025 Playful; Lap Cat Deserves a loving home Very sweet, happy and affectionate Good with other cats (Prefers to be the only pet); No young children	Sukie #7113 (currently in foster) Video

Tawny #8095 (currently in foster) Video 6 years old, tortie, spayed INTAKE: 5/22/2025 Shy and timid; Needs time to warm up Mellow and quiet Enjoys being petted Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children	Nagini #9081 (currently at AAC) Video 2 years old, black and white tuxedo, MALE INTAKE: 6/6/2025 Shy and anxious Needs a quiet home Enjoys treats; Not yet confident with people Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children	Dolly #12707 (currently in foster) Video 5 years old, white and blue tabby, spayed INTAKE: 7/25/2025 Laid back; Mellow Lap Cat Playful; Cuddly; Lovable May be fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably good with children

Falcor #13155 (currently in foster) Video 8 years old, brown tabby and white, neutered INTAKE: 8/2/2025 Patient; Gentle; Loving Needs a quiet home Requires a prescription diet to stay healthy May be fine with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably good with children	Nellie #13167 (currently in foster) Video 1 year old, black, FEMALE INTAKE: 8/2/2025 Needs time to acclimate Likes being petted; May be a lap cat Can be picked up and held Might get along with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably fine with older children	Tea #13381 (currently at AAC) Video DOB: 4/1/2025, brown tabby, neutered INTAKE: 8/6/2025 Playful; Can be petted (go slowly) Will probably do best with a cat buddy Hisses initially; Calms down quickly Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Yerba #13380 (currently at AAC) Video DOB: 4/1/2025, brown tabby, neutered INTAKE: 8/6/2025 Playful; Can be petted (go slowly) Will probably do best with a cat buddy Hisses initially; Calms down quickly Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children	Wanda #13688 (currently in foster) Video DOB: 2/12/2025, brown tabby and white, spayed INTAKE: 8/12/2025 Shy and timid; Needs time to warm up Playful Enjoys being petted if approached slowly Great with other cats and small dogs; Not recommended for young children	Bonnie Mae #6396 (currently in foster) Video 12 years old, black, spayed INTAKE: 8/13/2025 (previously 3/29/2025) Needs time to adjust; Patience is important A quiet home is essential Easy to handle; loves being petted Happiest as the only pet; Not recommended for young children

Rosie #13778 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 5/13/2025, brown tabby, spayed INTAKE: 8/13/2025 Enjoys being petted once she is comfortable Needs a quiet home and a patient adopter Will do best with a cat buddy Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children	Teddy #13777 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 5/13/2025, brown tabby, neutered INTAKE: 8/13/2025 A quiet home with a cat buddy is best Needs a patient adopter Gaining confidence daily Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children	Lucy #13949 (currently in foster) Video 3 years old, blue and white tuxedo, spayed INTAKE: 8/17/2025 Sweet; Calm; Playful Perfect mix of independent and snuggly Doesn’t mind being left at home alone Good with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Does well with older children

Bernie #14019 (currently in foster) Video 3 years old, white and orange, neutered INTAKE: 8/19/2025 Very friendly; gives love nips when overstimulated Easily handled; Loves his humans Playful; Play fights with his canine foster sibling Has lived with other cats and small dogs; Great with older children	Gandalf #14053 (currently in foster) Video DOB: 4/20/2025, gray tabby, neutered INTAKE: 8/20/2025 Will do well in a home with or without a cat friend Very sweet; Lots of energy Affectionate; Lap cat Great with other cats; Probably fine with dogs and children	Jorge #14095 (currently in foster) Video 4 years old, orange tabby, neutered INTAKE: 8/20/2025 FIV+ (not a big deal) Sit beside you cat Easy to handle; Social May be fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably good around children

Frog #14326 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 4/26/2025, brown tabby, medium hair, neutered INTAKE: 8/26/2025 REALLY needs a cat buddy Playful; Very shy Needs a patient and experienced cat adopter Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children	Rabbit #14322 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 4/26/2025, brown tabby, long hair, neutered INTAKE: 8/26/2025 Best situation is a home with a cat buddy Likes to cuddle with his feline friends; Playful Adopter needs to be patient and experienced Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children	Shrew #14323 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 4/26/2025, brown tabby, long hair, neutered INTAKE: 8/26/2025 Shy; Playful Should have a cat friend Needs a patient person to help him relax Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

Pocus #15652 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 4/20/2025, black, neutered INTAKE: 9/19/2025 FIV+ (not a big deal) Best situation is a home with a cat friend and a patient adopter Can usually be petted Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children	Hibi #15704 (currently in foster) Video 10 years old, blue, spayed INTAKE: 9/20/2025 Lap Cat Calm; Sweet; Snuggly Wants a quiet home No other pets allowed in her world; Good with older children	Peregrine #16399 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 4/6/2025, black/white tuxedo, FEMALE INTAKE: 10/6/2025 A cat friend will benefit her Likes being petted; Often purrs Shy; Needs time to warm up Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Hans #17556 (currently at AAC) Video 5 year old, orange tabby, neutered INTAKE: 10/30/2025 Playful; Likes belly rubs Lap Cat Laid back; Likes to snuggle Great with other cats; Probably fine with dogs and children	Starlight #17520 (currently at AAS) Video DOB: 5/3/2025, white and brown tabby, spayed INTAKE: 10/30/2025 Best situation is a quiet home Loves being petted (and may cuddle) once she knows you Shy; Building her confidence Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children	Bellanova #17869 (currently at AAS) Video 3 years old, calico, spayed INTAKE: 11/7/2025 Needs to be on medication for anxiety (gabapentin) Is affectionate on her terms Playful; Talkative; High energy MUST be the only pet in a quiet home

Johnny Cash #17767 (currently in foster) Video 9 years old, orange tabby, neutered INTAKE: 11/5/2025 Confident; Talkative Lap Cat Laid Back; Playful May do well with other cats; Fine with dogs; Probably good with 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 December 11, 2025