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Francesco is a handsome 3-year old male (possible) American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was brought to the HSOV during the overnight hours on September 11, 2024 by a Washington County Ohio Deputy Sheriff who picked him up on State Route 7 in the Marietta/Reno Ohio area. The location was at Mile Marker 31 which was likely in the vicinity of Sheets Run Road. Francesco was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
Francesco was waiting patiently in the Receiving Area of our shelter when staff arrived for work bright and early on September 11th .. He was a very happy guy who greeted the kennel techs with an impromptu serenade in his melodic operatic tenor voice, so they naturally chose an appropriate Italian name (Francesco) to reflect his natural talent.
Francesco has a white coat with chocolate brown markings, a long tail, and an adorable pale brown-and-white face with amber-colored eyes, a milk chocolate nose, and large floppy ears.
Francesco has a sweet, affectionate personality and was quite the gentleman for HSOV Kennel Tech Emily Beaver who assisted him with his photo session on September 16, 2024. Francesco loves attention and seemed eager to make the acquaintance of other dogs that he saw being walked by volunteers/staff in the distance.
Francesco weighs 47 lbs. He walked well on a leash for Emily.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Francesco was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership. Surprisingly, nobody called or came looking for this awesome boy.
Francesco is a handsome 3-year old male (possible) American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was brought to the HSOV during the overnight hours on September 11, 2024 by a Washington County Ohio Deputy Sheriff who picked him up on State Route 7 in the Marietta/Reno Ohio area. The location was at Mile Marker 31 which was likely in the vicinity of Sheets Run Road. Francesco was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
Francesco was waiting patiently in the Receiving Area of our shelter when staff arrived for work bright and early on September 11th .. He was a very happy guy who greeted the kennel techs with an impromptu serenade in his melodic operatic tenor voice, so they naturally chose an appropriate Italian name (Francesco) to reflect his natural talent.
Francesco has a white coat with chocolate brown markings, a long tail, and an adorable pale brown-and-white face with amber-colored eyes, a milk chocolate nose, and large floppy ears.
Francesco has a sweet, affectionate personality and was quite the gentleman for HSOV Kennel Tech Emily Beaver who assisted him with his photo session on September 16, 2024. Francesco loves attention and seemed eager to make the acquaintance of other dogs that he saw being walked by volunteers/staff in the distance.
Francesco weighs 47 lbs. He walked well on a leash for Emily.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Francesco was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership. Surprisingly, nobody called or came looking for this awesome boy.
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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