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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

Harry #24738 (currently in foster) Video

  • 6 years old, orange tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE: 4/22/2026
  • Sometimes gives luv nips to show his affection
  • Enjoys being brushed; Playful
  • Wants to be near his people
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Should be good with older children

 

Lefty #25553 (currently in foster) 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

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
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

 

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

 

Samantha #26055 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 6 years old, orange tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/27/2026
  • Needs a bit of time to warm up
  • Easily handled
  • May be happiest with a cat friend
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably fine with older children

Charlotte #26830 (currently in foster) Video

  • 5 years old, black and white, FEMALE
  • INTAKE: 5/28/2026
  • Lap Cat
  • Playful (loves catnip)
  • Delightful Personality
  • May be fine with other cats given proper intros; Unknown around dogs; Probably good with older 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
Penny #26248 (currently in foster) 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

Mistletoe #27399 (currently at AAS) 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

 

Pinecone #27400 (currently at AAS) 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

 

Charming #27438 (currently at Petco) Video

  • 2 years old, smoke and white, neutered
  • INTAKE: 6/6/2026
  • Calm and sweet
  • Loves attention; May be a lap cat
  • Can be picked up and held
  • May be fine with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably good with 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

 

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 and 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

 

Siel #21560 (currently at AAS) Video

  • 3 years old, orange tabby, long hair, neutered
  • INTAKE: 6/29/2026 (previously 2/15/2026)
  • Loves to be petted
  • Playful; Sweet
  • Can be picked up
  • Unknown with other cats and dogs; Not recommended for young 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 at AAS) 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 at AAS) 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

 

   
     
     
     
     
   

 

 

 

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 August 7, 2026