Ritz Bitz (Princess Havarti's Kitten) (Neutered) (Photos 4/29/2026)

Ritz Bitz is an adorable male kitten who made his debut into the world on February 23, 2026 when his beautiful mother (Princess Havarti) gave birth to four kittens in our shelter ... two little boys (Cheese Nips and Ritz Bitz) and two little girls (Gripz and Puff Corn).<br/><br/>Princess Havarti had been brought to the HSOV on January 13, 2026 after she was found on Lancaster Street in Marietta Ohio. It turned out that Princess Havarti was keeping a secret when she entered our shelter, but that secret was revealed on February 23, 2026 when Princess gave birth to those four beautiful kittens. Mother and babies were fantastic (and also our HSOV Feline Kennel Techs who were the impromptu mid-wives) (smile).<br/><br/>Princess Havarti also accepted another newborn male kitten (Gumdrop) after his biological mother was unable to nurse him .. And Gumdrop is also doing well thanks to Princess Havarti who raised him along with her four kittens .. So Gumdrop really didn't know any other mother than Princess Havarti, and when Gumdrop opened his eyes for the very first time he surely felt that Princess' kittens were also his brothers/sisters.<br/><br/>Ritz Bitz has an orange-tabby-and-white shorthaired coat, a long ringed tail, and a cute kitten face with hazel-colored eyes, a pink nose, and extra-long white whiskers. Ritz Bitz has the sweetest facial expressions and is the ultimate playboy.<br/><br/>Ritz Bitz was given first vaccines on April 6, 2026 and was given booster vaccines on April 21, 2026.<br/><br/>Ritz Bitz, Cheese Nips and Gumdrop have shared a large cage ever since they were weaned. These three little kittens are the ultimate playboys and love to engage in silly kitten games (which were immensely entertaining but made it virtually impossible to take decent still-life photos of the kittens on April 29th (smile). Ritz Bitz, Cheese Nips and Gumdrop quickly became a bonded trio and will be adopted as a threesome!<br/><br/>Princess Havarti's five kittens all have adoptions pending and will be officially adopted after they are spayed/neutered.<br/><br/>Ritz Bitz was neutered on May 4, 2026 and was also given rabies vaccine. He is a tiny little boy who weighed just 2.14 lbs that day.<br/><br/>Princess Havarti may be a contender for the 'Mother Cat of the Year' award since she has recently accepted two more orphaned kittens.<br/><br/>Princess Havarti will be spayed (tentatively in June 2026) and will be ready to find THE best home ever with someone special to love, pamper, and spoil Princess to her heart's content.<br/><br/>Update: Ritz Bitz and Cheese Nips were officially adopted together on May 8, 2026. Gumdrop will be officially adopted when he is neutered (tentatively on June 8th 2026).

Ritz Bitz is an adorable male kitten who made his debut into the world on February 23, 2026 when his beautiful mother (Princess Havarti) gave birth to four kittens in our shelter ... two little boys (Cheese Nips and Ritz Bitz) and two little girls (Gripz and Puff Corn).

Princess Havarti had been brought to the HSOV on January 13, 2026 after she was found on Lancaster Street in Marietta Ohio. It turned out that Princess Havarti was keeping a secret when she entered our shelter, but that secret was revealed on February 23, 2026 when Princess gave birth to those four beautiful kittens. Mother and babies were fantastic (and also our HSOV Feline Kennel Techs who were the impromptu mid-wives) (smile).

Princess Havarti also accepted another newborn male kitten (Gumdrop) after his biological mother was unable to nurse him .. And Gumdrop is also doing well thanks to Princess Havarti who raised him along with her four kittens .. So Gumdrop really didn't know any other mother than Princess Havarti, and when Gumdrop op

Ritz Bitz is an adorable male kitten who made his debut into the world on February 23, 2026 when his beautiful mother (Princess Havarti) gave birth to four kittens in our shelter ... two little boys (Cheese Nips and Ritz Bitz) and two little girls (Gripz and Puff Corn).

Princess Havarti had been brought to the HSOV on January 13, 2026 after she was found on Lancaster Street in Marietta Ohio. It turned out that Princess Havarti was keeping a secret when she entered our shelter, but that secret was revealed on February 23, 2026 when Princess gave birth to those four beautiful kittens. Mother and babies were fantastic (and also our HSOV Feline Kennel Techs who were the impromptu mid-wives) (smile).

Princess Havarti also accepted another newborn male kitten (Gumdrop) after his biological mother was unable to nurse him .. And Gumdrop is also doing well thanks to Princess Havarti who raised him along with her four kittens .. So Gumdrop really didn't know any other mother than Princess Havarti, and when Gumdrop opened his eyes for the very first time he surely felt that Princess' kittens were also his brothers/sisters.

Ritz Bitz has an orange-tabby-and-white shorthaired coat, a long ringed tail, and a cute kitten face with hazel-colored eyes, a pink nose, and extra-long white whiskers. Ritz Bitz has the sweetest facial expressions and is the ultimate playboy.

Ritz Bitz was given first vac