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This older gentleman was brought to HSOV after hours on the evening of April 10, 2024 and placed in an outside kennel near the front entrance of our shelter. The individual who placed him there did not leave any information about him, but the following day (after his first photos were posted on Facebook) we received a phone call from a compassionate person who recognized him and provided a partial background story ...
BoBo (which is his real name) is a 10-year old male Pit Bull Terrier mix. BoBo has a black-and-white short smooth coat, a long tail, and a cute white face with hopeful brown eyes, a black button nose, and short floppy ears. Bobo's left ear is white, and his right ear is black with a large patch of black at the base of that ear. This older guy will surely tug at your heartstrings when he looks up with sad eyes which beg for kindness.
We've learned that BoBo does not do well with small/young children (especially if they happen to be carrying toys), so BoBo should NOT be placed in a home where he would have contact with youngsters. BoBo does not do well with small dogs .. Unsure how he feels about large dogs. BoBo is NOT trustworthy around cats and under no circumstances should he be near a cat.
BoBo is housetrained.
These photos of BoBo were taken late in the afternoon on April 11th when HSOV Volunteer Tracy Lynn spent time with BoBo and showered him with attention and told him many times 'what a good boy he was'. BoBo was a little apprehensive about walking outdoors with two relatively unknown ladies (to him anyway), but within a few minutes he seemed to realize that they were both kind people who loved him already.
BoBo's expressions brought tears to our eyes as he looked up so timidly, and we could totally understand how frightening this must be for BoBo losing his home after so many years.
BoBo weighs 70 lbs. He has already been neutered.
Our kennel techs/staff have noted that BoBo has shown no aggression towards larger dogs in the shelter nor with his new people friends.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, BoBo will be held for the mandatory three-day stray hold since technically he was not surrendered by his owner.
This older gentleman was brought to HSOV after hours on the evening of April 10, 2024 and placed in an outside kennel near the front entrance of our shelter. The individual who placed him there did not leave any information about him, but the following day (after his first photos were posted on Facebook) we received a phone call from a compassionate person who recognized him and provided a partial background story ...
BoBo (which is his real name) is a 10-year old male Pit Bull Terrier mix. BoBo has a black-and-white short smooth coat, a long tail, and a cute white face with hopeful brown eyes, a black button nose, and short floppy ears. Bobo's left ear is white, and his right ear is black with a large patch of black at the base of that ear. This older guy will surely tug at your heartstrings when he looks up with sad eyes which beg for kindness.
We've learned that BoBo does not do well with small/young children (especially if they happen to be carrying toys), so BoBo should NOT be placed in a home where he would have contact with youngsters. BoBo does not do well with small dogs .. Unsure how he feels about large dogs. BoBo is NOT trustworthy around cats and under no circumstances should he be near a cat.
BoBo is housetrained.
These photos of BoBo were taken late in the afternoon on April 11th when HSOV Volunteer Tracy Lynn spent time with BoBo and showered him with attention and told him many times 'what a good boy he was'. BoBo was a little apprehensive about walking outdoors with two relatively unknown ladies (to him anyway), but within a few minutes he seemed to realize that they were both kind people who loved him already.
BoBo's expressions brought tears to our eyes as he looked up so timidly, and we could totally understand how frightening this must be for BoBo losing his home after so many years.
BoBo weighs 70 lbs. He has already been neutered.
Our kennel techs/staff have noted that BoBo has shown no aggression towards larger dogs in the shelter nor with his new people friends.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, BoBo will be held for the mandatory three-day stray hold since technically he was not surrendered by his owner.
The HSOV Adoption application is available at our shelter during normal hours of operation and may also be completed online via our website.
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Approve Application
Shelter management reviews applications for approval. If approved, potential adopters will be notified.
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Take the Pet Home
All HSOV dogs and cats must be spayed/neutered before being adopted and going to their new home.
Additional adoption info
Our adoption process includes an adoption application which must be completed and approved by our shelter management. We verify veterinarian references and also approval from landlords if the pet will be housed in rental property. Home visits may also be required prior to adoption. All dogs/cats must be spayed/neutered before being adopted.
Adoption fee for dogs is $150.00 which includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, dog tag, microchip, and spay/neuter.
Adoption fee for cats is $40 and includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, and spay/neuter. Most adult cats (and kittens over 3-months of age) have already been spayed/neutered.
Adoption fees for other species varies.
Our adoption process includes an adoption application which must be completed and approved by our shelter management. We verify veterinarian references and also approval from landlords if the pet will be housed in rental property. Home visits may also be required prior to adoption. All dogs/cats must be spayed/neutered before being adopted.
Adoption fee for dogs is $150.00 which includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, dog tag, microchip, and spay/neuter.
Adoption fee for cats is $40 and includes vaccinations, wormer, flea treatment, and spay/neuter. Most adult cats (and kittens over 3-months of age) have already been spayed/neutered.
We are located at 90 Mt. Tom Rd. in Marietta ,Ohio 45750. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday from Noon to 3:00pm. . Closed on Monday..
We are located at 90 Mt. Tom Rd. in Marietta ,Ohio 45750. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday from Noon to 3:00pm. . Closed on Monday..
More about this rescue
We are a non-profit shelter giving refuge to homeless and abandoned animals in Washington County Ohio. We strive to make their time here as comfortable as possible. We work very hard with our rescue groups to move our animals quickly and safely. We do this because we work for those who have no voice.
Rescue groups are encouraged to contact our Canine Rescue Coordinator (rescue@hsov.org) or Feline Rescue Coordinator (sharonpaul2@suddenlink.net)
We are a non-profit shelter giving refuge to homeless and abandoned animals in Washington County Ohio. We strive to make their time here as comfortable as possible. We work very hard with our rescue groups to move our animals quickly and safely. We do this because we work for those who have no voice.
Rescue groups are encouraged to contact our Canine Rescue Coordinator (rescue@hsov.org) or Feline Rescue Coordinator (sharonpaul2@suddenlink.net)
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