Chiquita is a cute male kitten who was surrendered by his owner to the HSOV on September 11, 2025 along with his brother (Shrimp) and their mother (Queen). Chiquita and Shrimp were tiny 4 week old babies at that time. Sadly, Shrimp passed away on October 21, 2025.
Chiquita has a gray tabby short smooth coat with white markings on his chest/belly/legs, a long ringed tail, and an adorable tabby/white face with golden eyes, a pink nose, and long white whiskers.
Chiquita was separated from his mother Queen after she was spayed in October 2025 and was adopted in November 2025. Chiquita is sharing a cage with another young kitten (Wasp) so that they may provide comfort/security and companionship for each other.
Chiquita was given first vaccinations on October 18, 2025. He was given booster vaccines on November 6th and November 22nd 2025. Chiquita weighed 1.8 lbs on November 22nd.
These photos were taken on January 31, 2026 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton lovingly carried Chiquita and his best friend (Wasp) into our 'studio' for their photo sessions. Chiquita and Wasp have sweet, playful personalities and dearly love each other.
Chiquita will be neutered (tentative in February 2026) and will soon be ready to go home with his new family.
Happy Update: Chiquita and Wasp have approved adoption applications and will be adopted together after they are neutered/spayed.
Chiquita is a cute male kitten who was surrendered by his owner to the HSOV on September 11, 2025 along with his brother (Shrimp) and their mother (Queen). Chiquita and Shrimp were tiny 4 week old babies at that time. Sadly, Shrimp passed away on October 21, 2025.
Chiquita has a gray tabby short smooth coat with white markings on his chest/belly/legs, a long ringed tail, and an adorable tabby/white face with golden eyes, a pink nose, and long white whiskers.
Chiquita was separated from his mother Queen after she was spayed in October 2025 and was adopted in November 2025. Chiquita is sharing a cage with another young kitten (Wasp) so that they may provide comfort/security and companionship for each other.
Chiquita was given first vaccinations on October 18, 2025. He was given booster vaccines on November 6th and November 22nd 2025. Chiquita weighed 1.8 lbs on November 22nd.
These photos were taken on January 31, 2026 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton lovingly carried Chiquita and his best friend (Wasp) into our 'studio' for their photo sessions. Chiquita and Wasp have sweet, playful personalities and dearly love each other.
Chiquita will be neutered (tentative in February 2026) and will soon be ready to go home with his new family.
Happy Update: Chiquita and Wasp have approved adoption applications and will be adopted together after they are neutered/spayed.
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 Wasp's adoption status with email updates.
