Dilute Tortoiseshell Cats Available for Adoption in Marietta, Ohio

Missy is a beautiful 2-1/2 year old female Dilute Tortoiseshell kitty who was brought to the HSOV on April 26, 2026 by a Good Samaritan who found her in the Vincent Ohio area. Missy was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped.

This sweet girl has a gray-and-cream short smooth coat in a dilute tortoiseshell pattern, a long tail, and an adorable face with golden eyes, a wide cream-colored stripe on her forehead, a pink nose, and long gray whiskers.

Missy has a lovable, outgoing personality and is good with children, other cats, and dogs.

Missy was given vaccinations and Pyrantel dewormer on April 26th. She is a petite little lady who weighed 5 lbs that day.

These photos of Missy were taken during the month of May 2026 when she was moved to The Jungle Room (where most of our adoptable cats are housed).

Missy was spayed on May 18, 2026 and was also given rabies vaccine. She weighed 5.5 lbs that day.

Missy is ready to find her dream home with someone to love and cherish her forever and ever.

The dilute tortoiseshell cat is a unique and beautiful feline breed known for its distinct color pattern of soft pastel hues blending together in a marbled or patchy fashion. These cats typically have a mix of grey, cream, and pale orange fur, with some variations including hints of blue or lavender. Dilute tortoiseshells are often affectionate, spirited, and independent pets, known for their playful and engaging personalities. With their striking coloring and engaging personalities, dilute tortoiseshell cats make wonderful companions for cat lovers seeking a charming and lively feline friend.

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