Otto (Neutered) (Combo Tested .. FIV Positive) - Tabby and Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in Marietta, Ohio

Otto is a handsome 2-1/2 year old male kitty who was brought to HSOV on March 8, 2026 by a Good Samaritan who found him in Marietta Ohio. Otto appeared to have fallen on bad times and was doing his best to survive outdoors near a high-traffic city street.

Thanks to the excellent care of our HSOV Feline Kennel Techs, Otto began to thrive with plenty of good food, fresh water, antibiotics, soft/warm blankets, and daily TLC. When these updated photos were taken in mid-May 2026, Otto was looking like a wanna-be model/spokesman for Purina cat food commercials (smile).

Otto has an orange tabby shorthaired coat, a long ringed tail, and a beautiful chubby face with pale green/amber-colored eyes, a pink nose, a dusting of white on his muzzle, and long white whiskers.

Otto was given vaccines on March 17, 2026 and weighed just 6 lbs that day. He has been given a regimen of Drontal dewormer.

Otto was combo tested on March 23, 2026 and was negative for feline leukemia and heartworm but tested positive for FIV [Feline Immunodeficiency Virus].

We are listing Otto as a 'Special Needs Kitty' for that reason but we prefer to think of him as merely very special for so many other reasons. A vigilant pet owner who treats secondary infections can assist an FIV+ cat to live a reasonably long life. The chances that an FIV-infected cat will pass the virus to other cats within a household are slim to none if no serious fighting or biting occurs ... And Otto is certainly a lover and not a fighter.

Otto gets along well with other cats, and he loves his people friends (including children).

Otto was neutered on May 19, 2026 and was also given rabies vaccine. He weighed 8 lbs that day.

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

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