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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.

 

Shamu #12086 (currently in foster) Video

  • 5 years old, black/white, neutered
  • INTAKE: 7/15/2025
  • Wants a cat buddy

Yerba #13380 (currently in foster) 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

 

Bee #218347 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby and white, spayed
  • INTAKE: 2/21/2026
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Becoming comfortable with humans
  • Will do best with a cat buddy
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Sampson #22193 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE: 3/2/2026
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Needs a patient and experienced cat adopter
  • Enjoys being petted when he feels safe
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Wyatt #23790 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, black and white tuxedo, neutered
  • INTAKE: 4/4/2026
  • Timid; Needs time to warm up
  • Playful; Loves rubbing against your legs
  • Likes being petted on his terms
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Cassia #24136 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 1 year old, apricot, long hair, spayed
  • INTAKE: 4/11/2026
  • Very shy; Can usually be petted
  • Becoming comfortable with humans
  • Will do best with a cat buddy
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Julius #25698 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, orange tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 5/8/2026
  • A little shy at first
  • Playful; Easy to handle
  • Really enjoys being petted
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; May be fine with older children

 

Mollie #25753 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, white (brown spots on her head), tail bob, spayed
  • INTAKE:  5/10/2026
  • May be a Lap Cat; Playful
  • Wants to be near her people
  • Very friendly and social
  • Gets along with other cats; Unknown with dogs;
    Probably fine with older children

 

Athena #26048 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 4 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/27/2026
  • Needs plenty of time to acclimate
  • Runs and hide out of fear
  • Should have a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Jemma #26811 (currently in foster) Video
  • 4 years old, orange tabby and white, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/28/2026
  • Likes being petted; Energetic
  • Playful; Can get overstimulated
  • May need time to adjust to new surroundings
  • Good with some cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Elizabeth #27405 (currently in foster) Video

  • DOB: 4/25/2026, gray tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/5/2026
  • Would love a cat buddy
  • Social; Affectionate
  • Wants to be where the action is
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Should be good with older children

Mistletoe #27399 (currently in foster) Video

  • DOB: 1/6/2026, black and white, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/5/2026
  • Must have a cat buddy
  • Playful
  • Will require plenty of time to adapt to a new environment
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Holly #27400 (currently in foster) Video

  • DOB: 1/6/2026, black and white, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/5/2026
  • Needs a cat buddy
  • Playful
  • Will require plenty of time to adapt to a new environment
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Fritter #27479 (currently in foster) Video

  • DOB: 4/5/2026, orange tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE:  6/7/2026
  • Shy; Playful; Likes being petted (go slow)
  • Would like a cat buddy
  • Needs a patient person to help him boost his confidence
  • Great with other cats/kittens; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

Kiwi #27533 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 4 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/8/2026
  • Will do best with a cat buddy
  • Continuing to gain confidence
  • Very shy; Needs time to adjust
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Yasmin #28781 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/23/2026
  • Likes belly rubs; Lap Cat
  • Will climb on your shoulder or back
  • Very energetic
  • Fine with other cats (can be selective); Unknown with dogs; Probably good with older children

 

Blanca #29025 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 8 years old, orange tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/27/2026
  • Needs time to warm up
  • Easily handled
  • Will be happiest with a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

Maria #29024 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 2 years old, orange tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/27/2026
  • Needs plenty of time to acclimate
  • Runs and hide out of fear
  • Should have a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

Daisy #29377 (currently in foster) Video

  • 4 years old, gray tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 7/3/2026
  • Loves attention
  • Might be a lap cat
  • Enjoys having her own space
  • Should be fine with other cats given proper intros; Unknown around dogs; Probably good with older children

 

Tink Tink #29832 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 3 years old, orange tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 7/11/2026
  • Can be a real sweetheart
  • May hide sometimes
  • Will do best with a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

Eduardo #29980 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 6 years old, brown tabby and white, long hair, neutered
  • INTAKE: 7/14/2026
  • New situations scare him
  • Needs a patient adopter
  • No vision in his left eye
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Oreo #29961 (currently in foster) Video

  • 7 years old, black and white tuxedo, neutered
  • INTAKE: 7/14/2026
  • Likes treats; Playful
  • Talkative
  • A little shy at first; warms up quickly
  • May get along with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably good with older children

 

Zoey #30364 (currently in foster) Video

  • 8 years old, smoke tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/29/2026
  • Can be brushed, picked up and held
  • Lap Cat
  • Playful; Friendly
  • Best as the only pet in the home; Scared of children

 

Monte #30444 (currently in foster) Video

  • 13 years old, black, neutered
  • INTAKE: 7/24/2026
  • Enjoys being petted
  • Easy to handle
  • Friendly and laid back
  • May be fine with other cats (proper intros); Unknown with dogs; Possibly good with older children

 

Sage #25298 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 1 year old, gray tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 7/28/2026 (previously 5/2/2026)
  • Timid; Independent
  • Patience is the key; Playful
  • Will do best with a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

Barbara #30524 (currently in foster) Video

  • 4 years old, gray tabby and white, spayed
  • INTAKE: 7/25/2026
  • Needs a little time to adjust
  • Lap Cat
  • Talkative; Loves to be petted
  • May be fine with other cats given proper intros; Unknown around dogs; May be good with older children

 

Fiona #31416 (currently in foster) Video

  • 9 years old, black, spayed
  • INTAKE: 8/10/2026
  • Possibly a lap cat
  • Easily handled
  • Likes being brushed
  • Lived with another cat (slow intros necessary); Unknown around dogs; May be fine with older children

Lemon Bar #31582 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 3 years old, flame point, neutered
  • INTAKE: 8/14/2026
  • Very shy; Needs a patient adopter
  • Learning to trust
  • Will do best with a cat buddy
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

Agate #31678 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 3 years old, torbie, spayed
  • INTAKE: 8/16/2026
  • Enjoys being petted
  • Would probably like having a cat friend
  • Needs a quiet home and a patient adopter
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Sour Patch Kid #31676 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 4 years old, flame point, neutered
  • INTAKE: 8/16/2026
  • Will be happiest with a cat friend
  • Building his confidence
  • Needs a quiet home and time to acclimate
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for 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 September 11, 2026