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My basic info
Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
–
Age
1 year 2 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
53 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
H2024432
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
It’s hard to believe that only six weeks ago, Chocolate was living in a filthy crate in an apartment where he was abandoned after his owner moved. In the six weeks he’s been at the pound, we have gotten to know his true personality! Chocolate is carefree and goofy, and loves trotting around and exploring the exercise yards. He is friendly and confident and loves going for walks. He would do best with a sturdy harness, as he does pull, but this will be an easy fix with a proper routine and some regular exercise! We think Chocolate is still pretty young, around a year old, and he has so much potential!
As you can see from his “before” pictures, Chocolate was starved. Due to his history with food insecurity, Chocolate will need to be fed separately from any other animals in the home, and any kids in the home should leave him alone while he eats. He will need some time to adjust to being loved and starting a new routine, and we are so excited for his next chapter!
Chocolate is available to foster or adopt. Any kids or dogs in the home must come in to meet him.
It’s hard to believe that only six weeks ago, Chocolate was living in a filthy crate in an apartment where he was abandoned after his owner moved. In the six weeks he’s been at the pound, we have gotten to know his true personality! Chocolate is carefree and goofy, and loves trotting around and exploring the exercise yards. He is friendly and confident and loves going for walks. He would do best with a sturdy harness, as he does pull, but this will be an easy fix with a proper routine and some regular exercise! We think Chocolate is still pretty young, around a year old, and he has so much potential!
As you can see from his “before” pictures, Chocolate was starved. Due to his history with food insecurity, Chocolate will need to be fed separately from any other animals in the home, and any kids in the home should leave him alone while he eats. He will need some time to adjust to being loved and starting a new routine, and we are so excited for his next chapter!
Chocolate is available to foster or adopt. Any kids or dogs in the home must come in to meet him.
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
2.
Sign Adoption Contract
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 $123.00 which includes the spay/neuter surgery, Heartworm tes, 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.
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 $123.00 which includes the spay/neuter surgery, Heartworm tes, 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 10am-6pm Monday - Friday, 10am-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.
The Marion County Dog Pound is located at 2252 Richland Rd, Marion, Ohio 43302.
Our normal business hours are 10am-6pm Monday - Friday, 10am-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 ran 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!
The Marion County Dog Pound is a county facility that is ran 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!
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