Gummy Worm is an awesome 5-month old kitty who was brought to the HSOV on November 24, 2025 along with his equally awesome brother (Dirt Pudding) because their family had been displaced from their home and could no longer care for their beloved pets.
This handsome young man has a light brown short smooth coat in a tabby pattern, a long ringed tail, and an adorable chubby face with dark golden eyes, a brown velvet nose, and long white whiskers.
Gummy Worm was given vaccinations and Pyrantel wormer on November 24, 2025. He was given booster vaccines on December 11, 2025.
These photos of Gummy Worm were taken on January 31, 2026 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton accompanied Gummy Worm and his brother Dirt Pudding into our 'studio'. Both of these magnificent boys were in the height of their glory and were quite the entertainers. Gummy Worm has a charismatic, 'Type A' personality and was quite the playboy. He loved playing with the Valentine decor, the wicker basket, and tiny toy balls. Gummy Worm gave us his interpretation of the Yoga Cat Pose (which we had to admit was very impressive)!
Gummy Worm and Dirt Pudding have shared a large cage since the first day they entered our shelter and they are definitely a dynamic duo who entertain everyone (and each other). They are currently in a double-wide cage in The Jungle Room (where most of our adoptable cats are housed).
Gummy Worm will be neutered in the near future (tentatively on February 9, 2026) and will soon be ready to find his forever home. Naturally we'd love to see him adopted with his brother Dirt Pudding.
Gummy Worm is an awesome 5-month old kitty who was brought to the HSOV on November 24, 2025 along with his equally awesome brother (Dirt Pudding) because their family had been displaced from their home and could no longer care for their beloved pets.
This handsome young man has a light brown short smooth coat in a tabby pattern, a long ringed tail, and an adorable chubby face with dark golden eyes, a brown velvet nose, and long white whiskers.
Gummy Worm was given vaccinations and Pyrantel wormer on November 24, 2025. He was given booster vaccines on December 11, 2025.
These photos of Gummy Worm were taken on January 31, 2026 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton accompanied Gummy Worm and his brother Dirt Pudding into our 'studio'. Both of these magnificent boys were in the height of their glory and were quite the entertainers. Gummy Worm has a charismatic, 'Type A' personality and was quite the playboy. He loved playing with the Valentine decor, the wicker basket, and tiny toy balls. Gummy Worm gave us his interpretation of the Yoga Cat Pose (which we had to admit was very impressive)!
Gummy Worm and Dirt Pudding have shared a large cage since the first day they entered our shelter and they are definitely a dynamic duo who entertain everyone (and each other). They are currently in a double-wide cage in The Jungle Room (where most of our adoptable cats are housed).
Gummy Worm will be neutered in the near future (tentatively on February 9, 2026) and will soon be ready to find his forever home. Naturally we'd love to see him adopted with his brother Dirt Pudding.
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 Dirt Pudding's adoption status with email updates.
