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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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

MJ #29487 (currently at AAS) Video

  • DOB: 4/5/2026, brown tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 7/5/2026
  • Very shy; Needs a patient adopter
  • Learning to trust humans
  • Playful; Treat motivated
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for 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

 

Barbara #30524 (currently in foster) Video and 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

 

Grace #30505 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 1 year old, orange tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 7/25/2026
  • Needs plenty of time to warm up
  • An adopter who is patient is essential
  • Will be happiest with a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Angus #31417 (currently in foster) Video

  • 4 years old, brown tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 8/11/2026
  • Sensitive and gentle
  • Probably a lap cat
  • LOVES being petted
  • Gets along with other cats (slow intros); Unknown around dogs; May be fine with older 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

 

Teddy #31777 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 8/18/2026
  • Very playful; Gets the zoomies
  • Needs a bit of time to warm up
  • A patient person and quiet home are essential
  • Unknown with other cats and dogs; May be happiest as the only pet; Not recommended for children

 

Metallica #31868 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 2 years old, black and white tuxedo, neutered
  • INTAKE: 8/20/2026
  • Very shy; Needs a patient adopter
  • Still getting used to humans
  • Should have a confident cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

 

Beau #32530 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 7 years old, blue and white tuxedo, neutered, Front Declawed (must live indoors only)
  • INTAKE: 9/4/2026
  • Playful; Can get overstimulated
  • Lap Cat; Enjoys being brushed
  • Needs a patient adopter
  • Has lived with other cats; Unknown around 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 October 9, 2026