My name is Carmella!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Cared for by Marion County Dog Pound

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $135

This helps Marion County Dog Pound with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Color

Brindle - with White

Age

10 months old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

38 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

A2024640

My details

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Beautiful Carmella is seeking an experienced adopter! Carmella came to us as a puppy, and has grown up at the pound, picking up some bad habits along the way. When it comes to other dogs, she has started showing some “reactivity”, being possessive over her food and toys, and needs help learning how to properly socialize.

Carmella was found as a stray in July and has been in three homes since then.

Home # 1 - returned after one day
Home # 2 - returned after several weeks
Home # 3 - returned after one day

Luckily, Carmella is still young and we are hopeful that with consistent training and stern commands, Carmella can learn how to properly interact with people and other animals.

Carmella would be a great candidate for a “crate and rotate” situation at home, or with somebody who works from home and can slowly integrate her into the pack. Carmella is NOT the type of dog you can instantly let run loose with your other dog(s). She needs to learn boundaries.

If you consider yourself a strong-willed individual and are up for the challenge of raising this playful little lady, let us know!

Shelter

Marion County Dog Pound

Contact info

Pet ID

A2024640

Contact

Scott Mills

Phone

(740) 386-6150

marioncountydogpound@gmail.com

Website

https://www.facebook.com/people/Marion-County-Ohio-Dog-Pound/100079267158877/

Address

2252 Richland Road, Marion, OH 43302

Donation

The Marion County Dog Pound welcomes all types of donations. We are often in need of Rescue Disinfectant, laundry detergent and multi-purpose floor cleaner . We also accept monetary donations to help cover the cost of medical treatment, food and cleaning supplies. If you are considering a donation of items, you may contact the Pound to see what we are most in need of at the time.

Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Any kids or dogs in the home must come in to meet the pound dogs.

2.
Sign Adoption Contract

We offer a 30 day “trial adoption”, also known as “foster-to-adopt” to ensure the dog is the right fit for the household prior to finalizing

3.
Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The Marion County Dog Pound is now under the control of the Marion County Sheriff's Office and is located at 2252 Richland Road. We are required by law to hold a dog for 3 days to allow the owner to claim the dog. If it is not claimed, it will then be an adoptable dog. We will post all adoptable dogs on our Facebook page along with pictures. The adoption fee is $135 which includes the spay/neuter surgery, Heartworm test, rabies, Intra-trac, and DAPP Vaccines, and a dog tag. We are a rescue friendly facility and do not charge a pull fee, rescues are more than welcome to make a donation when pulling a vetted dog but it is not required.

Dogs are as is. There are no health guarantees
Adopters are required to sign an agreement to spay/neuter the dog if not already done, the dog may be seized if any portion of the adoption contract is broken.

Go meet their pets

The Marion County Dog Pound is located at 2252 Richland Rd, Marion, Ohio 43302.
Our normal business hours are 12pm-6pm Monday - Friday, 12pm-4pm on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. Please call to ensure the Pound will be open or to check if the dog you are interested in is still available before making the drive.
We can also be found on Facebook under Marion County Ohio Dog Pound.

More about this shelter

The Marion County Dog Pound is a county facility that is run by the Marion County Sheriff's Office. We respond to stray/loose dogs and Humane cases, bringing in several dogs a week. Since the Sheriff's Office took over, we have became classified as a no-kill facility only euthanizing for sickness and aggression. We are doing our best to maintain a no-kill environment and are working diligently to help and re-home every dog that comes through our doors. To do this we need the help of our community. Volunteers are welcome to come out at any time!