Silverfish is a cute male kitten who was brought to the HSOV on August 22, 2025 along with his sister (Termite). Unfortunately the individual(s) who left them in our care did not provide any information about them. Silverfish and Termite were estimated to have been 4-months old at that time.
Silverfish has a gray tabby short smooth coat with a small patch of white on his chest, white paws, a long ringed tail, and an adorable face with golden eyes, a gray/brown velvet nose, and long white whiskers.
Silverfish was given vaccinations and wormer on August 25, 2025. He was given booster vaccines on September 12th and September 25th. Silverfish weighed 3 lbs when he arrived at our shelter on August 22nd.
These photos of Silverfish were taken on September 15, 2025 while he turned on the charm and posed like a pro for his 'big boy' pictures. Silverfish has a happy, playful personality and is quite affectionate.
Silverfish and Termite are currently sharing a large cat tower with another pair of kittens about their same age/size, and they all get along well with each other. Silverfish and Termite probably feel as though they've gained another brother and sister (much to their delight).
Silverfish will be neutered in the near future will soon be ready to find a loving home of his very own. Naturally we hope that he will be adopted with his sister Termite or will have another playmate to share his new home.
Silverfish was neutered on December 18, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine. He weighed 7.3 lbs that day.
Silverfish was adopted on December 30, 2025.
Unfortunately Silverfish was returned by his adoptive family on January 27, 2026 because the resident cat did not like Silverfish ... and he was also not the best with small children. Silverfish (like most kitties) was attracted to houseplants and decided to rearrange the potting soil. So he is once again looking for the purrfect home.
Silverfish is a cute male kitten who was brought to the HSOV on August 22, 2025 along with his sister (Termite). Unfortunately the individual(s) who left them in our care did not provide any information about them. Silverfish and Termite were estimated to have been 4-months old at that time.
Silverfish has a gray tabby short smooth coat with a small patch of white on his chest, white paws, a long ringed tail, and an adorable face with golden eyes, a gray/brown velvet nose, and long white whiskers.
Silverfish was given vaccinations and wormer on August 25, 2025. He was given booster vaccines on September 12th and September 25th. Silverfish weighed 3 lbs when he arrived at our shelter on August 22nd.
These photos of Silverfish were taken on September 15, 2025 while he turned on the charm and posed like a pro for his 'big boy' pictures. Silverfish has a happy, playful personality and is quite affectionate.
Silverfish and Termite are currently sharing a large cat tower with another pair of kittens about their same age/size, and they all get along well with each other. Silverfish and Termite probably feel as though they've gained another brother and sister (much to their delight).
Silverfish will be neutered in the near future will soon be ready to find a loving home of his very own. Naturally we hope that he will be adopted with his sister Termite or will have another playmate to share his new home.
Silverfish was neutered on December 18, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine. He weighed 7.3 lbs that day.
Silverfish was adopted on December 30, 2025.
Unfortunately Silverfish was returned by his adoptive family on January 27, 2026 because the resident cat did not like Silverfish ... and he was also not the best with small children. Silverfish (like most kitties) was attracted to houseplants and decided to rearrange the potting soil. So he is once again looking for the purrfect home.
The HSOV Adoption application is available at our shelter during normal hours of operation and may also be completed online via our website.
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Approve Application
Shelter management reviews applications for approval. If approved, potential adopters will be notified.
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Take the Pet Home
All HSOV dogs and cats must be spayed/neutered before being adopted and going to their new home.
Additional adoption info
Our adoption process includes an adoption application which must be completed and approved by our shelter management. We verify veterinarian references and also approval from landlords if the pet will be housed in rental property. Home visits may also be required prior to adoption. All dogs/cats must be spayed/neutered before being adopted.
Adoption fee for dogs is $150.00 which includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, dog tag, microchip, and spay/neuter.
Adoption fee for cats is $40 and includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, and spay/neuter. Most adult cats (and kittens over 3-months of age) have already been spayed/neutered.
Adoption fees for other species varies.
Our adoption process includes an adoption application which must be completed and approved by our shelter management. We verify veterinarian references and also approval from landlords if the pet will be housed in rental property. Home visits may also be required prior to adoption. All dogs/cats must be spayed/neutered before being adopted.
Adoption fee for dogs is $150.00 which includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, dog tag, microchip, and spay/neuter.
Adoption fee for cats is $40 and includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, and spay/neuter. Most adult cats (and kittens over 3-months of age) have already been spayed/neutered.
We are located at 90 Mt. Tom Rd. in Marietta ,Ohio 45750. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday from Noon to 3:00pm. . Closed on Monday..
We are located at 90 Mt. Tom Rd. in Marietta ,Ohio 45750. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday from Noon to 3:00pm. . Closed on Monday..
More about this shelter
We are a non-profit shelter giving refuge to homeless and abandoned animals in Washington County Ohio. We strive to make their time here as comfortable as possible. We work very hard with our rescue groups to move our animals quickly and safely. We do this because we work for those who have no voice.
Rescue groups are encouraged to contact our Canine Rescue Coordinator (rescue@hsov.org) or Feline Rescue Coordinator (sharonpaul2@suddenlink.net)
We are a non-profit shelter giving refuge to homeless and abandoned animals in Washington County Ohio. We strive to make their time here as comfortable as possible. We work very hard with our rescue groups to move our animals quickly and safely. We do this because we work for those who have no voice.
Rescue groups are encouraged to contact our Canine Rescue Coordinator (rescue@hsov.org) or Feline Rescue Coordinator (sharonpaul2@suddenlink.net)
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