Wasp is a cute female kitten who was brought to the HSOV on August 6, 2025 after she and her brother (Antman) were found at a mobile home park near Marietta Ohio. Wasp and Antman were tiny frail 3-4 week old babies at that time, and they were both in desperate need of extra TLC. Sadly, Antman passed away on August 7th. A nursing mother cat in our shelter accepted little Wasp initially, and then (thankfully) one of our compassionate HSOV Kennel Techs (Lauryn Hamilton) fostered her for several weeks.
Wasp survived (and thrived) thanks to Lauryn's care. Wasp was returned to our shelter in mid-September 2025 and was placed with a nursing mother cat (Ragatha) who accepted Wasp and she was raised with Ragatha's biological kittens. Wasp was later placed with another young kitten (Chiquita) so that they could provide comfort/security and companionship for each other .. And they are still together today.
This little lovebug has a gray tabby short smooth coat, a long ringed tail, and an adorable kitten face with golden eyes, a pale gray nose, and long white whiskers.
Wasp was given first vaccinations on October 18, 2025. She was given booster vaccines on November 6th and November 22nd 2025. Wasp weighed 2.4 lbs on November 22nd.
Wasp was chosen as one of the HSOV kitties to meet 'Santa Paws' when Santa visited our shelter on December 24, 2025. Wasp was absolutely precious when she snuggled up in Santa's arms and meowed her Christmas wish for a purrever home.
These photos were taken on January 31, 2026 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton lovingly carried Wasp and her best friend (Chiquita) into our 'studio' for their photo sessions. Wasp and Chiquita have sweet, playful personalities and dearly love each other.
Wasp will be spayed (tentative in February 2026) and will soon be ready to go home with her new family.
Happy Update: Wasp and Chiquita have approved adoption applications and will be adopted together after they are spayed/neutered.
Wasp is a cute female kitten who was brought to the HSOV on August 6, 2025 after she and her brother (Antman) were found at a mobile home park near Marietta Ohio. Wasp and Antman were tiny frail 3-4 week old babies at that time, and they were both in desperate need of extra TLC. Sadly, Antman passed away on August 7th. A nursing mother cat in our shelter accepted little Wasp initially, and then (thankfully) one of our compassionate HSOV Kennel Techs (Lauryn Hamilton) fostered her for several weeks.
Wasp survived (and thrived) thanks to Lauryn's care. Wasp was returned to our shelter in mid-September 2025 and was placed with a nursing mother cat (Ragatha) who accepted Wasp and she was raised with Ragatha's biological kittens. Wasp was later placed with another young kitten (Chiquita) so that they could provide comfort/security and companionship for each other .. And they are still together today.
This little lovebug has a gray tabby short smooth coat, a long ringed tail, and an adorable kitten face with golden eyes, a pale gray nose, and long white whiskers.
Wasp was given first vaccinations on October 18, 2025. She was given booster vaccines on November 6th and November 22nd 2025. Wasp weighed 2.4 lbs on November 22nd.
Wasp was chosen as one of the HSOV kitties to meet 'Santa Paws' when Santa visited our shelter on December 24, 2025. Wasp was absolutely precious when she snuggled up in Santa's arms and meowed her Christmas wish for a purrever home.
These photos were taken on January 31, 2026 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton lovingly carried Wasp and her best friend (Chiquita) into our 'studio' for their photo sessions. Wasp and Chiquita have sweet, playful personalities and dearly love each other.
Wasp will be spayed (tentative in February 2026) and will soon be ready to go home with her new family.
Happy Update: Wasp and Chiquita have approved adoption applications and will be adopted together after they are spayed/neutered.
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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We'll also keep you updated on Chiquita's adoption status with email updates.
