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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.

 

Lola #6237 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE:  2/18/2025
  • Lap Cat; Playful
  • Wants to be near her people
  • Has very few teeth
  • Gets along with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably fine with older children

Roo #7099 (currently in foster) Video and Video and Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE:  5/7/2025
  • Playful; Lap Cat; Independent
  • Deserves a loving home
  • Very sweet, happy and affectionate
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; No young children

 

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

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

 

Frog #14326 (currently at AAS) Video

  • DOB: 4/26/2025, brown tabby, medium hair, neutered
  • INTAKE:  1/18/2026 (previously 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

 

 

Vic #18188 (currently at AAS) Video

  • DOB: 6/17/2025, orange tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 11/17/2025
  • A quiet home with a cat buddy is ideal
  • Needs a patient adopter
  • Shy; Enjoys being petted (go slow)
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Fritz #6053 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 6 years old, brown tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 12/31/2025 (previous intake 7/8/2024)
  • Extremely shy with new people
  • Will probably be happiest living outdoors (must be safe)
  • Must have a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

 

Cheddar #19898 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, orange tabby, medium hair, neutered
  • INTAKE:  12/31/2025
  • A bit shy, but building confidence daily
  • Big talker – will converse for food
  • Loves being petted
  • Good with other cats; Fine with some dogs; May do well with teenagers

 

Chip #6343 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 4 years old, orange tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 1/2/2026 (previously 3/18/2025)
  • Outdoor home may be best (must be safe)
  • Needs a cat buddy
  • Could be a ‘working cat’
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

Gregory #19986 (currently in foster) Video

  • 10 years old, blue tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE:  1/3/2026
  • A bit shy at first; warms up quickly
  • Loves being brushed; Can be picked up and held
  • May be a Lap Cat; Likes being near people
  • Tolerant of other cats (prefers to be the only pet); Probably fine with older children

 

Chili Pepper #20659 (currently in foster) Video

  • 6 years old, brown tabby and white, spayed, polydactyl (has thumbs)
  • INTAKE: 1/21/2026
  • Wants to be where her peeps are
  • Loves bathroom sinks
  • Always showing her affection
  • May prefer to be the only pet; Unknown around children

Chevy #21246 (currently at AAS) Video

  • DOB: 8/13/2025, blue tabby and white, spayed
  • INTAKE: 2/6/2026
  • 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

 

Oliver Sebastian #21243 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 9 years old, brown tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 2/6/2026
  • Affectionate and cuddly
  • Stressed in the shelter
  • Mellow and laid back
  • Must be the only pet in a quiet home; Not recommended for young children

 

Mustang #21273 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 2 years old, gray tabby, medium hair, neutered
  • INTAKE: 2/7/2026
  • 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
 

Twiggy #21632 (currently in foster) Video

  • 6 years old, Russian blue mix, spayed
  • INTAKE:  2/17/2026
  • Likes being petted; May be a lap cat
  • Very sweet
  • Starts out shy; Can be skittish
  • Fine with other cats (may prefer to be the only pet); Probably good with older children

Cupcake #22894 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 7 years old, gray tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 3/19/2026
  • Likes sitting next to or near her human
  • Enjoys being brushed; Can be picked up
  • Wants a quiet home
  • No other pets allowed in her domain; Unknown around 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 April 9, 2026