Calico kittens & cats in Marion, Ohio

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April was a young mother when she came to CCC. She was found on April 1, 2025 with her newborns so was given the birthday of April 1, 2024. She raised her babies with the help of foster parents before moving to the adoption floor in June 2025. April was anxious when she first got to the adoption floor and tended to stay underneath the cat trees. Slowly over the past few months she has gradually moved up the cat trees to where she can now be found almost at eye level. She still is very hesitant around people so it will take a while for her to warm up with a family. She would do best in a quiet home with an understanding family who will give her time to adjust to the new environment. She has shown comfort with Sparky so would probably do well with other low energy cats who could be a comfort for her.

DOB: 11/3/2023 Come meet me at the cage free Adoption Center! All cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and tested for FIV/FeLV. If interested in adopting me, please fill out an online adoption application at https://colonycats.org/adoption_app.html to expedite the process. Due to the large number of inquiries received, we are unable to respond to emails quickly.**January 23, 2026, 10:50 am

DOB: 6/10/2024  Maple Syrup is as rich and golden in spirit as her name suggests. This beautiful calico has been through a lot — she arrived at the shelter with a large abdominal wound — but with gentle care and time, she’s healed and is now ready to pour her sweetness into a forever home. Like real maple syrup, she doesn’t rush. Maple Syrup is a bit shy, preferring slow approaches and soft voices, but for those patient enough to earn her trust, she offers a quiet, comforting kind of love that sticks with you long after the moment has passed. She’s looking for someone who understands that the best things in life take time — a calm home, kind hands, and a heart ready to let her sweetness flow. If you’re willing to move at her pace, Maple Syrup just might be the sweetest thing to ever come into your life.  Come meet me at the cage-free Adoption Center! All cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and tested for FIV/FeLV. **If interested in adopting me, please fill out an online adoption application at https://colonycats.org/adoption_app.html to expedite the process. Due to the large number of inquiries received, we are unable to respond to emails quickly.**February 13, 2026, 2:34 pm

DOB: 3/5/2025 Come meet me at the cage-free Adoption Center! All cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and tested for FIV/FeLV. **If interested in adopting me, please fill out an online adoption application at https://colonycats.org/adoption_app.html to expedite the process. Due to the large number of inquiries received, we are unable to respond to emails quickly.**February 13, 2026, 2:34 pm

DOB: 11/26/2017 Sophee is a stunning 7-year old calico beauty with a heart as colorful as her coat.  This sweet girl once had a loving home, but when her owner lost her job and had to move into shared housing, she was heartbroken to learn she couldn’t bring Sophee along.  Through no fault of her own, Sophee found herself in a shelter, confused and grieving the loss of everything she knew.  Sophee seemed to think she had done something wrong, and she became very depressed – retreating to the back of her cage, closing her eyes to the world, and refusing to eat.  Each day she appeared to shrink a little more, quietly giving up.  But Sophee’s story didn’t end there.  When she entered foster care, she was fragile and shut down – hunkered in a bathtub for comfort, drooling from stress and even losing some of her beautiful fur due to anxiety.  She still wouldn’t eat.  Yet, with patience, gentle brushing, soft words and steady love, something began to change.  On the fifth day, Sophee nibbled a little food.  Then she lifted a paw and batted a toy mouse.  It was the smallest gesture – but it was hope.  Today, Sophee is thriving.  She has blossomed back into the delightful, affectionate companion she was always meant to be.  She loves to walk between your legs as if to remind you that she’s there, sit beside you for quiet company and simply be near her people.  She adores batting around toy mice and soft balls – so be sure to keep a good supply on hand for Her Majesty!  A daily serving of wet food also wins her heart.  Sophee tolerates dogs but would truly prefer not to share her kingdom with other cats.  She would be happiest as the one and only feline - Queen of her castle, adored and cherished as she deserves.  If you’re looking for a loyal companion who has known loss but chosen love again, Sophee is ready to give her whole heart to a forever home.  All she needs now is someone who will promise she’ll never have to wonder why she was left behind again.  Could you be Sophee’s happily ever after?   **This cat is currently in a foster home and arrangements can be made for a meeting once you have applied with us. All cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and tested for FIV/FeLV. If interested in adopting me, please fill out an online adoption application at https://colonycats.org/adoption_app.html to expedite the process. Due to the large number of inquiries received, we are unable to respond to emails quickly.** February 11, 2026, 2:37 pm

🌷 Meet Sue — an adult female, spayed, and named in honor of a very special grandma, because she’s just as warm, kind, and unforgettable.Sue has fur that feels like pure velvet and a personality that could melt the hardest heart. She’s the sweetest, gentlest cat in the cat room, moving through life with quiet grace and endless patience. Whether she’s perched in a sunny spot, softly purring in your lap, or offering a gentle nudge for pets, Sue exudes love in every soft, silky gesture.She’s a calm, affectionate companion who appreciates gentle attention and will reward your kindness with devotion, soft purrs, and tender head bumps. Adopt Sue and bring home a little velvet-hearted angel who will fill your home with warmth, sweetness, and a lifetime of love. 🐾💖More information? Call Marion Area Humane Society at 740-389-6548 or email at manager@mahspets.org

Meet Dr. Doofenshmirtz - aka Fitzgerald Noodlepop Doofenshmirtz 🧪🐾Species: CatBuild: Absolute unitOrigin story: Mysteriously live-trapped (probably while plotting)Dr. Doofenshmirtz arrived at the shelter via live trap, and while he may look like a criminal mastermind, the truth is… he’s a scared little fat freak with a heart of gold. He’s got the roundest, squishiest face you’ve ever seen—like someone tried to draw a perfect circle and accidentally made it adorable.Right now, Dr. D is shy and unsure of this whole “indoor life” situation. Loud noises? Suspicious. Sudden movements? Questionable. But give him a little time and a gentle voice and you’ll see the sweet side peek through. He’s soft. He’s gentle. He wants to trust you. He’s just processing a lot.Despite his intimidating chonk status, he’s a kind, tender boy who would do best in a calm home where he can decompress, snack responsibly (eventually), and continue his transformation from Street Cat to Couch Scientist.If you’re looking for a cat who is equal parts terrified, sweet, and delightfully rotund, Dr. Doofenshmirtz is ready to abandon his evil plans and choose love instead. 💚More information? Call Marion Area Humane Society at 740-389-6548 or email at manager@mahspets.org

📸 Meet Frog - aka Frog Sir Swampwhiskeradult male, neutered, and basically the George Clooney of the cat room… if George Clooney hid under blankets 90% of the time.Frog is shy, mysterious, and a master of stealth. He spends most of his days perfecting the art of invisible lounging under beds, behind chairs, or inside literally anything he can squeeze into. But put a camera anywhere near him? Suddenly he’s striking poses like he’s auditioning for Cat Vogue. 🐾✨This handsome guy has a face so cute it might break the internet, and a gaze so soulful it will make you forget he just spent the last hour hiding under a kennel. He’s the perfect mix of shy, sweet, and photogenic—a little elusive, a little dramatic, and 100% lovable.Adopt Frog and get yourself a secret superstar who might not come out for pets… but will totally slay every photo. 😹💖More information? Call Marion Area Humane Society at 740-389-6548 or email at manager@mahspets.org