Rick is a sweet adult male Shepherd mix who arrived at the HSOV on August 6, 2024 after he was picked up on Glendale Road in Marietta Ohio by a Marietta City Policeman. Rick was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
This good-looking guy has a black short smooth coat with auburn highlights, a long tail, and a handsome face with dark brown eyes, a long chubby muzzle, and large erect ears.
The Good Samaritan who originally found Rick reported that this (possibly) older dog was very friendly and non-aggressive .. And that he seemed to be hearing-impaired.
Rick was such a 'good boy' when HSOV Kennel Tech/Adoptions Clerk Lauryn Hamilton accompanied him for outdoor photos late in the afternoon on August 7, 2024. Rick stayed close to Lauryn and politely asked for attention from her. It was very touching to see him look up so adoringly at Lauryn as she gently petted him .. And also very sad to see him looking at cars which were being driven into- and out of our parking lot as though he was in hopes that his family was coming to take him home.
Rick is a rather chunky boy who weighs 54 lbs. He walked fairly well on a leash for Lauryn.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Rick will be held for three days so that his family will have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
Rick went home with a foster family on October 11, 2024 who plans to adopt him after he is neutered.
Update: Rick was returned by his foster family on October 30, 2024 since he had issues with separation anxiety and Rick was not doing well with mastering his housetraining routine. His foster family stated that Rick did well with cats, other dogs, and cattle.
Rick is a sweet adult male Shepherd mix who arrived at the HSOV on August 6, 2024 after he was picked up on Glendale Road in Marietta Ohio by a Marietta City Policeman. Rick was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
This good-looking guy has a black short smooth coat with auburn highlights, a long tail, and a handsome face with dark brown eyes, a long chubby muzzle, and large erect ears.
The Good Samaritan who originally found Rick reported that this (possibly) older dog was very friendly and non-aggressive .. And that he seemed to be hearing-impaired.
Rick was such a 'good boy' when HSOV Kennel Tech/Adoptions Clerk Lauryn Hamilton accompanied him for outdoor photos late in the afternoon on August 7, 2024. Rick stayed close to Lauryn and politely asked for attention from her. It was very touching to see him look up so adoringly at Lauryn as she gently petted him .. And also very sad to see him looking at cars which were being driven into- and out of our parking lot as though he was in hopes that his family was coming to take him home.
Rick is a rather chunky boy who weighs 54 lbs. He walked fairly well on a leash for Lauryn.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Rick will be held for three days so that his family will have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
Rick went home with a foster family on October 11, 2024 who plans to adopt him after he is neutered.
Update: Rick was returned by his foster family on October 30, 2024 since he had issues with separation anxiety and Rick was not doing well with mastering his housetraining routine. His foster family stated that Rick did well with cats, other dogs, and cattle.
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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