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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

Falcor #13155 (currently in foster) Video and 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

 

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

Scout #20674 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 6 years old, white and black, spayed
  • INTAKE: 1/21/2026
  • Playful; LOVES every toy offered
  • Lap Cat
  • Can be picked up and held; Loves being brushed
  • No other pets allowed in her world; Not recommended for young children

 

Halloween #16976 (currently in foster) Video and Video

  • DOB; 8/5/2025, brown tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE:  10/18/2025
  • Missing his left ear
  • Would like a cat buddy (he’s picky)
  • Lap Cat
  • Good with some cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Crosby #18309 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, blue tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 11/20/2025
  • Would love a quiet home with a cat buddy
  • Likes being near his humans; Cuddles at night
  • Needs patience and time
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Neo #21250 (currently in foster) Video

  • 3 years old, blue tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE:  2/6/2026
  • Social; Friendly; Affectionate
  • Loves to be brushed
  • Cuddler; Always wants to be near his humans
  • Fine with other cats (slow intro); Unknown around dogs and 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

Myna #23278 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, black, spayed
  • INTAKE: 3/25/2026
  • Sweet; Affectionate
  • Playful; Cuddly
  • Ready to leave motherhood behind and be spoiled
  • May do well with other cats; Got along with her foster’s dog; Unknown around 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

Lilac #24417 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 4/16/2026
  • May like having a cat buddy
  • Needs a patient adopter or foster
  • Very playful; Petite; Sweet
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Zivka #24415 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 4/16/2026
  • Would love a cat buddy
  • Social; Playful
  • May be a little shy at first
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children
Lupita #24420 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 4 years old, tortie, spayed
  • INTAKE: 4/16/2026
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Tolerates being brushed; Can be picked up and held
  • May enjoy having a cat buddy
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children
Josie #24832 (currently in foster) Video
  • 2 years old, gray tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 4/23/2026
  • Petite; Friendly
  • Lap Cat
  • Will follow you around
  • May get along with other cats; Unknown around dogs and children
Sage #25298 (currently at AAC) Video
  • 1 year old, gray tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/2/2026
  • Timid; Needs time to adjust
  • Patience is the key; Can eventually be petted
  • Will do best with a cat friend
  • Good with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children
Tangerine Dream #25304 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 3 years old, orange tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 5/2/2026
  • Anxious and shy
  • Keeps his distance; Playful
  • Needs a cat buddy
  • Good with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children
Esperanza #25500 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 4 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/6/2026
  • Will be happiest with a cat buddy
  • Starts out a little shy
  • Enjoys being petted once she’s comfortable
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children
Lefty #25553 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 8 years old, black, neutered
  • INTAKE:  5/6/2026
  • Sweet and friendly
  • May be a lap cat
  • Enjoys receiving attention
  • Might be good with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably fine with children
Cayenne #26078 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 2 years old, black and white tuxedo, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/15/2026
  • Needs a safe environment
  • Our Community Cats team will assist with humane relocation
  • Will work in exchange for food and shelter
  • Great with other cats
Muffy #26080 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 2 years old, calico, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/15/2026
  • Will be happiest with a cat buddy
  • Adorable; Squeaky meow
  • Anxious and timid; Needs time to warm up
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children
Cherry Pie #13456 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 1 year old, black, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/21/2026 (previously 8/7/2025)
  • Needs a cat buddy in her new home
  • Very shy; Can be petted briefly with a scratcher
  • Adopter must be experienced and continue to work with her
  • Great with other cats; May be afraid of dogs; Not recommended for children
Sunflower #26475 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 1 year old, dilute calico, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/22/2026
  • Enjoys being petted most of the time
  • 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
Jemma #26811 (currently at AAS) 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
Penny #26248 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 2 years old, black and white tuxedo, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/29/2026
  • Very playful; High energy
  • Needs out of the shelter via adoption or foster
  • Enjoys being brushed
  • Must be the only pet in the home; Not recommended for children
Shadow #27232 & Stormy #27231 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 4 years old, brown tabbies, spayed
  • INTAKE: 6/3/2026
  • Lap Cats; Friendly; Cuddly
  • Enjoy being brushed
  • MUST be adopted together
  • Good with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Fine with older children
Sirius #28046 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 2 years old, white and black, MALE
  • INTAKE: 6/12/2026
  • Affectionate and cuddly
  • Playful
  • Very fond of treats
  • Should be the only pet in the home; Probably fine with older children
   
Reed #28258 (currently at AAS) Video
  • 7 years old, brown tabby, MALE
  • INTAKE:  6/15/2026
  • Very friendly; Sweet
  • Calm; Social (starts out a little shy)
  • Lap Cat
  • May be good with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably fine with older 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 July 10, 2026