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My basic info
Breed
American Bulldog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
HSOV-A-3497
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Carrie is an adorable one-year old female American Bulldog mix who was brought to the HSOV on the evening of October 3, 2024 by a Washington County Ohio Deputy Sheriff who had picked her up on SR555 in Little Hocking Ohio.
Carrie had been in the area for at least a month and was befriended by several compassionate individuals who were very worried about her safety. Those kind ladies banded together to keep her safe (and to make sure she had food/water) .. with the end goal of gaining her trust and letting them rescue her. She was nearly apprehended several times but was a bit too wary/cautious and would quickly go into flight mode. But those ladies were very patient (and determined) to take her into 'custody' but also used good common sense/judgment.
Their patience paid off and one of the Good Samaritans was able to persuade this little waif into jumping in her car on October 3rd (with the assistance of her dog who made friends with Carrie and must have signaled that she was safe with them). Contact was made with the Sheriff's Department who provided transport to our shelter where she is now safely with our HSOV Kennel Techs who are continuing to give her the care and love that she deserves.
This little dollbaby (Carrie) has a tan short smooth coat with a large white bib on her chest, rather short legs with white paws on her front bowed legs, a long tail, and a beautiful tan/white face with brown 'teddy bear' eyes, a milk chocolate/blue nose, and short semi-erect ears.
These photos of Carrie were taken on the afternoon on October 4, 2024 when HSOV Kennel Tech Emily Beaver accompanied her for outdoor photos. This little sweetheart has a super-sweet disposition and loves attention more than anything else in the world.
The Good Samaritans who had admired Carrie from afar for the past month were eventually able to get close to her (thanks to their own dogs whom Carrie befriended) and were gradually able to pet her. They reported that Carrie absolutely loved other dogs as well as children ... And neighbors who had kept an eye out for sightings of Carrie reported that she appeared to be ok with cats and never made any attempt to chase/harm them. As might be expected, Carrie is an escape artist who can easily find a way to slip away from a fenced-in backyard.
Carrie weighs 41 lbs but doesn't have the appearance of a very large dog when you see her in person. She is rather short and full-figured (meant in the most complimentary way since she is simply perfect). She doesn't appear to have had any leash training but with a little encouragement from Emily Beaver, Carrie had the courage to walk outdoors for her photo session. She was reluctant to walk back to the shelter on a leash, but she was very happy to be carried back indoor Emily's arms like a very big baby. If you look closely at several of those pictures, Carrie was giving Emily some terrific 'puppy kisses'.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Carrie will be held for three days so that her family will have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership.
Since Carrie was not reclaimed, she went home with a foster family on October 7, 2024 who plans to adopt her after she is spayed.
Update: Carrie was spayed on October 17, 2024, and she was officially adopted by her foster family on November 18, 2024.
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