Sweetpea is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL dilute tortoiseshell kitten with stunning coloring, endless charm, and enough sass packed into one tiny body to keep life interesting. Confident, playful, and bursting with personality, Sweetpea approaches the world like every day is a brand-new adventure waiting to happen. She’s often the first to investigate a new toy, explore an unfamiliar corner, or confidently march into the middle of whatever excitement is happening. This spirited little girl loves chasing her brothers around, turning ordinary moments into playful adventures and keeping everyone on their toes with her bold, curious energy. Fearless and full of kitten confidence, Sweetpea has a natural leader personality and isn’t afraid to make her opinions known. Her playful antics and expressive personality make her endlessly entertaining to watch and impossible not to fall in love with. But underneath all that spunky energy and tortie attitude is an incredibly sweet and affectionate kitten who adores connection and comfort. Once she’s worn herself out from exploring and playtime, Sweetpea transforms into the ultimate cuddle bug. She melts into your lap, snuggles into your arms, and settles in for cozy naps as if she’s been there forever. She has a softer side that makes those quiet moments feel extra special. Whether she’s leading the way on a new adventure, wrestling with her siblings, or peacefully sleeping in your arms, Sweetpea brings the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. She’s playful, loving, curious, and full of character—the kind of kitten who turns everyday life into something brighter. If you’re looking for a companion with beauty, confidence, and a whole lot of personality, Sweetpea is ready to steal your heart. Adoption Fee: $300 *** Please Note: We do not allow same-day adoptions. *** We want adopters to thoughtfully consider the lifelong commitment of a cat. As a volunteer-run rescue, we cannot always process paperwork immediately after meet-and-greets. Most adoptions are finalized within 24-hours. To help speed up the process, please email a walkthrough video of your home and a list of indoor plants/flowers to adoptions@mariospaw.org after scheduling your meet-and-greet. Thank you for your understanding! What’s Included in the Adoption Fee: Spayed/Neutered (no cat is adopted without surgery, no exceptions) Microchipped FIV/FeLV tested Up to date on FVRCP vaccines Dewormed and flea-treated Your adoption fee also helps cover supplies, administrative costs, and vet care for our many medical cases allowing us to rescue more cats in need of extra surgeries, specialist care, and rehabilitation. *** Interested in a pair? Please note that on your application as priority is given to duo adoptions! We do not offer any discounts. *** The adoption application can be filled out here: https://forms.gle/zR62zNUFx23eYU647 If you are interested, our adoption process consists of: - a submitted application - in person meet-and-greet - video walk through of the main areas of your home - adoption link sent to your phone with our contract where you will pay the adoption fee and receive the medical records sent via email For more photos and videos, visit our social media pages! Facebook.com/mariospawrescue Instagram.com/mariospawanimalrescue/ Tiktok.com/@mariospawrescue