Tortoiseshell Cats Available for Adoption in Ladson, South Carolina

Waddle Doo was found in a box with her two siblings on the side of the road by EMS, who then took them to a rural shelter. Concerned about her eye, the shelter put out a plea for a rescue to pull her out of the shelter environment ASAP.

After vet exams, it was determined that Waddle Doo has micropthalmia, a condition where one eye is underdeveloped due to illness or congenital defect. It's there. It's just super tiny and non-functional. When she is old enough for surgery, Waddle-Doo will have an enucleation to remove any residual tissue that may cause issues in the future and have the opening closed. She sees great out of the other eye.

Waddle Doo is a typical Tortie so far. Independent. Adventurous. Confident. Food-motivated. She is also super snuggly, as most month-old kittens are. She won't be available for adoption until after her surgery, at least another month, but pre-adoption applications are being accepted.

Check back here or follow us on FB for updates on Waddle Doo's progress.

Est. DOB 4/8/2026


WE ONLY ADOPT WITHIN A 2 HOUR RADIUS OF THE TRICOUNTY AREA. ***Exceptions may be made for seniors or hard-to-place animals.

If the cat is under the age of 1 year old or has health issues, a vet reference is required, which means you must own a pet or have owned a pet in your name.

ADOPTION FEE OF $140 covers all vetting including spay/neuter surgery, vaccines, microchip FIV/FeLV test, any other medical that may be required while in rescue. Please do not ask us to reduce adoption fees since all fees help us cover medical expenses for all of our animals, some of which can be very expensive. Saving lives is not cheap, so thank you for understanding and helping us save as many as possible.

We only do adoptions on Saturday, and not all animals are able to attend. If you would like to see a specific animal, please let us know via email and we will try to accommodate. However, we cannot guarantee the animal will be at the event without an approved application.

Event locations vary, so please check the homepage or our FB site to find out where we will be this week.

Please email lowcountryanimalrescue@ymail.com for an application.

The Tortoiseshell cat is known for its unique coat pattern that blends various hues of red, black, and orange in a striking mosaic. These cats are predominantly female due to the genetics behind their coat coloration. Tortoiseshells are often affectionate and independent, with individual personalities that shine through. Their coats are a beautiful patchwork of colors, making them highly sought-after pets for cat lovers seeking a companion with a vibrant and dynamic appearance.

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