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American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
HSOV-A-3359
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Laika is a beautiful 2-year old female American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier who was surrendered by her owner on August 1, 2024 along with Laika's handsome companion (Dezik) since their family was no longer in a position to take care of their beloved pets.
Laika has a snow white short smooth coat, a long tail, and an adorable brown-and-white face with expressive brown eyes, a blue/charcoal gray nose on her chubby muzzle, and large brown floppy ears which are 'sprinkled' with brown/white spots.
This sweet girl is understandably uneasy being in an unfamiliar place with so many other dogs nearby after being in a home of her own with her best friend Dezik (who is possibly her brother). Laika tried her best to put on her 'happy face' for photos on August 2nd 2024, and she trusted HSOV Lead Canine Kennel Tech Jared Nash who gave her the gentle encouragement she needed (and loved) to face the camera with Jared by her side.
Laika is the larger of the pair and weighs 77 lbs.
Laika is hoping to find another individual or family who would love her again.
Laika will be spayed before being adopted by her new family (a requirement for HSOV adoptions to be finalized). Laika could be fostered while she awaits her spay procedure with an approved HSOV foster-/adoption application.
Laika is a beautiful 2-year old female American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier who was surrendered by her owner on August 1, 2024 along with Laika's handsome companion (Dezik) since their family was no longer in a position to take care of their beloved pets.
Laika has a snow white short smooth coat, a long tail, and an adorable brown-and-white face with expressive brown eyes, a blue/charcoal gray nose on her chubby muzzle, and large brown floppy ears which are 'sprinkled' with brown/white spots.
This sweet girl is understandably uneasy being in an unfamiliar place with so many other dogs nearby after being in a home of her own with her best friend Dezik (who is possibly her brother). Laika tried her best to put on her 'happy face' for photos on August 2nd 2024, and she trusted HSOV Lead Canine Kennel Tech Jared Nash who gave her the gentle encouragement she needed (and loved) to face the camera with Jared by her side.
Laika is the larger of the pair and weighs 77 lbs.
Laika is hoping to find another individual or family who would love her again.
Laika will be spayed before being adopted by her new family (a requirement for HSOV adoptions to be finalized). Laika could be fostered while she awaits her spay procedure with an approved HSOV foster-/adoption application.
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 shelter
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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