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Athena is a beautiful 3-year old female American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was brought to the HSOV on September 19, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who found her on State Route 60 in Washington County Ohio (no specific location provided). Unfortunately Athena was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped.
Athena has a white-and-pale brown coat, a long tail, and an adorable chubby face with a large brown patch around her right eye, a milk chocolate nose, and short floppy ears.
These photos of Athena were taken shortly after her arrival on September 19th. This big girl has a super sweet disposition and was quick to politely beg for attention when anyone walked by her kennel.
Athena weighs 73 lbs.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Athena was held for three days so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership. Surprisingly nobody called or came looking for Athena.
Update: Athena dearly loves attention from her people friends. She is a snuggler who wants to be close to you (and if she can sit in your lap that is even better). Athena is good with children and also does well with other dogs.
We've learned recently that Athena is deaf/hearing-impaired (which may be why she seeks close contact for comfort/security from her human friends. We are listing her as a 'Special Needs Dog' for that reason, but please be assured she is special in so many other ways including her affectionate personality.
Athena spent a few days in a foster home over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday and did very well with the family. Athena was protective of her food when the family's cat was curious and Athena took offense at the intrusion .. So we'd recommend that Athena be placed in a home without close contact with cats. She was ok with the family's dog, but he wasn't receptive of having a canine guest in his home.
Athena is a beautiful 3-year old female American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was brought to the HSOV on September 19, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who found her on State Route 60 in Washington County Ohio (no specific location provided). Unfortunately Athena was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped.
Athena has a white-and-pale brown coat, a long tail, and an adorable chubby face with a large brown patch around her right eye, a milk chocolate nose, and short floppy ears.
These photos of Athena were taken shortly after her arrival on September 19th. This big girl has a super sweet disposition and was quick to politely beg for attention when anyone walked by her kennel.
Athena weighs 73 lbs.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Athena was held for three days so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership. Surprisingly nobody called or came looking for Athena.
Update: Athena dearly loves attention from her people friends. She is a snuggler who wants to be close to you (and if she can sit in your lap that is even better). Athena is good with children and also does well with other dogs.
We've learned recently that Athena is deaf/hearing-impaired (which may be why she seeks close contact for comfort/security from her human friends. We are listing her as a 'Special Needs Dog' for that reason, but please be assured she is special in so many other ways including her affectionate personality.
Athena spent a few days in a foster home over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday and did very well with the family. Athena was protective of her food when the family's cat was curious and Athena took offense at the intrusion .. So we'd recommend that Athena be placed in a home without close contact with cats. She was ok with the family's dog, but he wasn't receptive of having a canine guest in his home.
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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We'll also keep you updated on Chloe (Photos 9/21/2024)'s adoption status with email updates.
