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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.

 

Brandi #6516 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, torbie, spayed
  • INTAKE: 4/11/2025
  • Very sweet; Likes being petted (go slowly)
  • Needs time and patience in a quiet home
  • Shy until she is used to you
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; No young children

Buddy #6671 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE:  4/24/2025
  • Easy to handle
  • Loves being petted
  • Needs time to adjust to a new environment
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not suitable for young children

 

Roo #7099 (currently in foster) Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE:  5/7/2025
  • Playful; Lap Cat
  • Deserves a loving home
  • Very sweet, happy and affectionate
  • Good with other cats (Prefers to be the only pet); No young children

 

Meredith #7445 (currently in foster) Video

  • 5 years old, tortie, spayed
  • INTAKE:  5/13/2025
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Talkative; Follows you around
  • Very affectionate; Likes to cuddle
  • Doesn’t like other cats or dogs; May be fine with older children

 

Tawny #8095 (currently in foster) Video
  • 6 years old, tortie, spayed
  • INTAKE: 5/22/2025
  • Shy and timid; Needs time to warm up
  • Mellow and quiet
  • Enjoys being petted
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Snape #8946 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 3 years old, brown tabby, MALE
  • INTAKE: 6/4/2025
  • Seeks affection once he knows you
  • Shy; Needs time to adapt
  • Would be happiest with a cat buddy in his home
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Hairy Pepper #9083 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 2 years old, cream tabby and white, MALE
  • INTAKE: 6/6/2025
  • Becoming comfortable with humans
  • Gentle and sweet
  • Churu is a wonderful icebreaker
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

Hedwig #9065 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, black, neutered
  • INTAKE: 6/6/2025
  • Playful; Would love a cat buddy
  • Leans in for pets; Purrs like a little engine
  • Not quite ready to be picked up and held
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; May be fine with older children

Nagini #9081 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 2 years old, black and white tuxedo, MALE
  • INTAKE: 6/6/2025
  • Shy and anxious
  • Needs a quiet home
  • Enjoys treats; Not yet confident with people
  • Great with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Puddles #10911 (currently in foster) Video and Video

  • DOB: 5/15/2025, black, spayed
  • INTAKE:  6/26/2025
  • Playful; Likes being held
  • Moves around well
  • Very sweet, happy and affectionate
  • Good with other cats; Unknown around dogs; No young children

Tom #11125 (currently in foster) Video

  • 8 years old, orange tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE:  6/30/2025
  • Loves to NAP!
  • Has healed and gained weight
  • Laid back; Likes to snuggle
  • Probably fine with other cats; Good with dogs and small children

 

Tiger #12609 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 4/24/2025, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE: 7/23/2025
  • Very shy; Uncomfortable at first, then enjoys being petted
  • Needs a quiet home and a patient adopter
  • Playful; Would love a cat buddy in her new home
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

 

Petunia #12675 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, tortie, FEMALE
  • INTAKE: 7/24/2025
  • Calm; Affectionate; Playful
  • Extremely sweet; Great mom to her kittens
  • Isn’t always comfortable being picked up and held
  • May be fine with other cats and dogs; Probably good with children

 

Dolly #12707 (currently in foster) Video

  • 5 years old, white and blue tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE:  7/25/2025
  • Laid back; Mellow
  • Lap Cat
  • Playful; Cuddly; Lovable
  • May be fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably good with children

Lacy #12726 (currenlty at AAC) Video

  • 4 years old, dilute tortie, spayed
  • INTAKE: 7/25/2025
  • Easy to handle
  • A little shy at first; Warms up quickly
  • Lap Cat
  • Gets along well with other cats; Lived with a dog; Probably fine with children

 

Percy #13037 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 4 years old, black, neutered
  • INTAKE: 7/31/2025
  • A little shy at first; Warms up quickly
  • Playful; Has a unique, loud purr motor
  • Very affectionate
  • Must be the only pet; No young children

 

Falcor #13155 (currently in foster) 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

Nellie #13167 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, black, FEMALE
  • INTAKE:  8/2/2025
  • Needs time to acclimate
  • Likes being petted; May be a lap cat
  • Can be picked up and held
  • Might get along with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably fine with older children

Buggs #13210 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby and white, spayed
  • INTAKE:  8/3/2025
  • Curious; Independent; Sassy
  • Playful (FAVES are small plush toys)
  • Chatty (mainly at mealtime or for attention)
  • May be happiest as the only pet; Should be fine with older children

 

Bess #13264 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby, spayed
  • INTAKE:  8/4/2025
  • Very social and affectionate
  • Playful
  • Easily carried and held
  • Good with other cats; Tolerant of dogs; Great with children

Tea #13381 (currently at AAC) 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

Yerba #13380 (currently at AAC) 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

Opalite #13447 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 5/7/2025, tortie, spayed
  • INTAKE: 8/7/2025
  • Would like to have a cat friend
  • Needs time and patience to adapt
  • Learning to trust humans
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; No young children

Wanda #13688 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 2/12/2025, brown tabby and white, spayed
  • INTAKE: 8/12/2025
  • Shy and timid; Needs time to warm up
  • Playful
  • Enjoys being petted if approached slowly
  • Great with other cats and small 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

 

Danny #8092 (currently in foster) Video

  • 2 years old, brown tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE:  8/14/2025 (previously 5/28/2025)
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Laid back and social
  • Mellow (not afraid of the vacuum)
  • Good with other cats but can also be an only; Seems fine around small dogs; Not recommended for young children or the elderly

 

Jorge #14095 (currently in foster) Video

  • 4 years old, orange tabby, neutered
  • INTAKE:  8/20/2025
  • FIV+ (not a big deal)
  • Sit beside you cat
  • Easy to handle; Social
  • May be fine with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Probably good around children

 

 

Jojo #14152 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 3/22/2025, lynx pt, Siamese mix, Unknown gender
  • INTAKE: 8/22/2025
  • Best situation is a quiet home with a cat friend
  • Needs time to adjust
  • Shy and timid
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

Birdy #14324 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 4/26/2025, brown tabby, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE: 8/26/2025
  • Playful
  • Will do best with a cat buddy
  • Needs time to adapt to a new environment
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

Worm #14325 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 4/26/2025, brown tabby, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE: 8/26/2025
  • Playful
  • Will do best with a cat buddy
  • Needs time to adapt to a new environment
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

Miso #14832 (currently in foster) Video

  • 6 years old, torbie, spayed
  • INTAKE: 9/3/2025
  • Can be picked up and held; Likes being brushed
  • A little shy at first
  • Lap Cat; Will follow you around
  • Gets along well with other cats; Probably fine with older children

Cloud #14124 & Sky #14123 (currently in foster) Video

  • SKY: 5 years old, brown tabby and white, neutered
  • CLOUD: 5 years old, blue tabby and white, neutered
  • INTAKE: 9/4/2025
  • Affectionate with each other
  • Love jumping into the tub after you finish showering (SKY convinced CLOUD that it’s fun)
  • Love treats and attention
  • MUST be adopted together

Etta #15431 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 5/14/2025, black and white tuxedo, spayed
  • INTAKE: 9/15/2025
  • Best situation is a quiet home
  • Would benefit from having a cat friend
  • Shy; Still building trust
  • Great with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for children

Salem #15509 (currently at AAC) Video

  • DOB: 4/17/2025, blue, neutered
  • INTAKE: 9/16/2025
  • A quiet home with a cat buddy is best
  • Needs a patient adopter
  • Gaining confidence daily
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

Delila #15613 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 10 years old, black and white tuxedo, medium hair, FEMALE
  • INTAKE:  9/18/2025
  • Shy and stressed in the shelter
  • Needs time to become herself again
  • Likes attention when she is relaxed
  • Must be the only pet in the home; Unknown around children

 

Puzzle #15628 (currently in foster) Video

  • DOB: 4/19/2025, white/calico, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE:  9/19/2025
  • Adores being brushed
  • Lap Cat
  • Playful; Cuddly; Lovable
  • Gets along with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Should be fine with children

Ophelia #15977 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, brown tabby, medium hair, spayed
  • INTAKE: 9/26/2025
  • A cat friend may benefit her
  • Lap Cat in training; Likes being petted
  • Shy; Needs a little time to warm up
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children

 

Wicker #16743 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 1 year old, blue, spayed
  • INTAKE: 10/13/2025
  • Seems to be a lap cat
  • Loves being petted, may enjoy cuddling
  • A little shy, but warms up in record time
  • Good with other cats; Unknown with dogs; Not recommended for young children
   

Beauty #17075 (currently at AAC) Video

  • 10 years old, blue, FEMALE
  • INTAKE:  10/21/2025
  • Friendly after she warms up
  • Playful; Loves catnip
  • Lap Cat
  • May get along with other cats; Unknown around dogs; Probably 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 October 30, 2025