Knox is a handsome one-year old male Mastiff/Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on February 24, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who had found him on Boulevard Drive in Belpre Ohio the preceding evening. Knox was wearing a collar but, unfortunately, there was neither an ID tag nor a dog license tag on his collar ... And he was not microchipped.
Knox has a black short smooth coat with white markings on his chest, white toes on his paws, a long tail, and a gorgeous face with dark brown 'teddy bear' eyes, a chubby muzzle, and short floppy ears,
This big guy has a sweet, easygoing personality. Knox was quite the gentleman when HSOV Kennel Tech Kathryn Rea (Kat) gave him extra TLC while he posed for preliminary photos in front of his kennel in the Holding Area (where new intakes are housed). Knox appeared to be ok other dogs in nearby kennels (who were constantly 'talking' to him). Knox just wagged his tail and made a quiet effort to make their acquaintance/
Knox weighs 76 lbs and is fairly strong on a leash (merely because of his large size). He was a pushover for 'good boy' treats when we were enticing him to go back in his kennel, and he quickly followed the scent of bacon strips which were waiting for him atop his soft pile of blankets.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Hagrid was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
Since he was not reclaimed, Knox went home with a foster family on February 28, 2024 who planned to adopt him after he was neutered .. But Knox did not get along with the foster family's dog, so Knox came back to HSOV on March 15, 2024 and is available for adoption.
Knox went home with a foster family on December 24, 2024 who planned to adopt him after he was neutered.
Knox was returned to HSOV on December 27, 2024 due to an unfortunate incident and was placed on a mandated 10-day bite quarantine.
Update: Knox was neutered on January 13, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Special thanks to HSOV Volunteer Brayden Sallee for fostering Knox over the Thanksgiving Holiday 2025. It turned out that Knox was a tremendous guest in Brayden's home and enjoyed a two-week+ stay. Braydon and HSOV Volunteer Christie Dyar Sallee posted several fantastic updates about Knox .. Which resulted in another foster family falling in love with Knox and hopefully a forever home.
Knox went home with his new foster family at closing time on December 12, 2025 who plans to adopt him if all goes well .. Naturally we took a few photos of Knox while Brayden spent time with him in the lobby of our shelter as they anticipated the meet-and-greet with Knox' potential adopter.
Unfortunately Knox was returned to HSOV on December 17, 2025 through no fault of his own. Knox' foster mother received the news that a family member (who lived out of the local area) had been injured, so she was unable to take care of Knox since she had to leave home unexpectedly.
Knox is a handsome one-year old male Mastiff/Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on February 24, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who had found him on Boulevard Drive in Belpre Ohio the preceding evening. Knox was wearing a collar but, unfortunately, there was neither an ID tag nor a dog license tag on his collar ... And he was not microchipped.
Knox has a black short smooth coat with white markings on his chest, white toes on his paws, a long tail, and a gorgeous face with dark brown 'teddy bear' eyes, a chubby muzzle, and short floppy ears,
This big guy has a sweet, easygoing personality. Knox was quite the gentleman when HSOV Kennel Tech Kathryn Rea (Kat) gave him extra TLC while he posed for preliminary photos in front of his kennel in the Holding Area (where new intakes are housed). Knox appeared to be ok other dogs in nearby kennels (who were constantly 'talking' to him). Knox just wagged his tail and made a quiet effort to make their acquaintance/
Knox weighs 76 lbs and is fairly strong on a leash (merely because of his large size). He was a pushover for 'good boy' treats when we were enticing him to go back in his kennel, and he quickly followed the scent of bacon strips which were waiting for him atop his soft pile of blankets.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Hagrid was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
Since he was not reclaimed, Knox went home with a foster family on February 28, 2024 who planned to adopt him after he was neutered .. But Knox did not get along with the foster family's dog, so Knox came back to HSOV on March 15, 2024 and is available for adoption.
Knox went home with a foster family on December 24, 2024 who planned to adopt him after he was neutered.
Knox was returned to HSOV on December 27, 2024 due to an unfortunate incident and was placed on a mandated 10-day bite quarantine.
Update: Knox was neutered on January 13, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Special thanks to HSOV Volunteer Brayden Sallee for fostering Knox over the Thanksgiving Holiday 2025. It turned out that Knox was a tremendous guest in Brayden's home and enjoyed a two-week+ stay. Braydon and HSOV Volunteer Christie Dyar Sallee posted several fantastic updates about Knox .. Which resulted in another foster family falling in love with Knox and hopefully a forever home.
Knox went home with his new foster family at closing time on December 12, 2025 who plans to adopt him if all goes well .. Naturally we took a few photos of Knox while Brayden spent time with him in the lobby of our shelter as they anticipated the meet-and-greet with Knox' potential adopter.
Unfortunately Knox was returned to HSOV on December 17, 2025 through no fault of his own. Knox' foster mother received the news that a family member (who lived out of the local area) had been injured, so she was unable to take care of Knox since she had to leave home unexpectedly.
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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