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Sox aka Socrates is a magnificent 4-year old male kitty who was fending for himself in the Marietta Ohio area and depending upon the kindness of good people in the neighborhood. Fortunately for Sox, he befriended one of those Good Samaritans (or vice versa) who took him in and provided a temporary foster home for Sox until he could find a home of his very own.
This handsome guy has a brown tabby short smooth coat with white markings on his chest/paws, a long ringed tail, and an adorable chubby face with dark golden eyes, a brown velvet nose, a dusting of white on his muzzle, and long white whiskers.
His foster mother provided this information about Sox aka Socrates:
"Sox is a quiet boy who is very affectionate, and he gets along with other cats. Sox is told each and every day that he is 'such a good, handsome boy', and he seems to smile hearing that beautiful compliment. Sox waits for petting before eating, and he waits his turn to get fed. He is a very big boy and loves his food. Sox enjoys both canned/wet food (Fancy Feast or Friskies) and dry kibble (Purina One or Purina Naturals)."
Sox was combo tested on March 25, 2024. He was negative for FIV and heartworm but tested positive for feline leukemia. Sox has shown no signs of illness and always seems healthy, so he has not needed any special care. Hopefully this was a false positive test and that Sox will test negative on a future test. Sox is being listed as a 'Special Needs Kitty' only because of the positive FeLV test result.
Sox was neutered on December 20, 2023.
Spock has been dewormed and has had monthly flea treatment (Advantage Multi). He is up-to-date with all vaccines including boosters and rabies vaccine.
This big lovebug currently weighs 15 lbs.
These photos of Sox were taken on January 4, 2025. Sox has the sweetest, rather demure, personality and was a pushover for attention during his photo session. The sentiment which was displayed on the picture in the background "You had me at Meow" proved to be 100% true with this gentle giant of a kitty (smile).
His foster mother brought Sox to HSOV on January 4, 2025 along with three of his companions who were also sharing his home (Ariel, Sox aka Socrates, and Sulu). Each of these beautiful cats are ready to find a loving home.
Update: Sox went back to his foster home on January 8, 2025 so that he could continue to enjoy the comfort/freedom of a real home instead of a small shelter cage. Sox is still available for adoption with the perfect new 'parents' and the appropriate home.
Sox aka Socrates is a magnificent 4-year old male kitty who was fending for himself in the Marietta Ohio area and depending upon the kindness of good people in the neighborhood. Fortunately for Sox, he befriended one of those Good Samaritans (or vice versa) who took him in and provided a temporary foster home for Sox until he could find a home of his very own.
This handsome guy has a brown tabby short smooth coat with white markings on his chest/paws, a long ringed tail, and an adorable chubby face with dark golden eyes, a brown velvet nose, a dusting of white on his muzzle, and long white whiskers.
His foster mother provided this information about Sox aka Socrates:
"Sox is a quiet boy who is very affectionate, and he gets along with other cats. Sox is told each and every day that he is 'such a good, handsome boy', and he seems to smile hearing that beautiful compliment. Sox waits for petting before eating, and he waits his turn to get fed. He is a very big boy and loves his food. Sox enjoys both canned/wet food (Fancy Feast or Friskies) and dry kibble (Purina One or Purina Naturals)."
Sox was combo tested on March 25, 2024. He was negative for FIV and heartworm but tested positive for feline leukemia. Sox has shown no signs of illness and always seems healthy, so he has not needed any special care. Hopefully this was a false positive test and that Sox will test negative on a future test. Sox is being listed as a 'Special Needs Kitty' only because of the positive FeLV test result.
Sox was neutered on December 20, 2023.
Spock has been dewormed and has had monthly flea treatment (Advantage Multi). He is up-to-date with all vaccines including boosters and rabies vaccine.
This big lovebug currently weighs 15 lbs.
These photos of Sox were taken on January 4, 2025. Sox has the sweetest, rather demure, personality and was a pushover for attention during his photo session. The sentiment which was displayed on the picture in the background "You had me at Meow" proved to be 100% true with this gentle giant of a kitty (smile).
His foster mother brought Sox to HSOV on January 4, 2025 along with three of his companions who were also sharing his home (Ariel, Sox aka Socrates, and Sulu). Each of these beautiful cats are ready to find a loving home.
Update: Sox went back to his foster home on January 8, 2025 so that he could continue to enjoy the comfort/freedom of a real home instead of a small shelter cage. Sox is still available for adoption with the perfect new 'parents' and the appropriate 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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