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Bear Claw is an adorable 5-year old (perhaps a bit older) male Beagle who was brought to the HSOV on April 8, 2024 by the Washington County Ohio Dog Warden who had picked him up on Smith Hill Road (off State route 26) in Lawrence Township, Washington County Ohio). Unfortunately, Bear Claw was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped. He was most likely following his nose when he wandered too far from home.
Bear Claw has a two-tone brown (dark chocolate and carmel)-and-white short smooth coat, rather short legs, a long tail, and a beautiful tan-and-white Beagle face with pale brown eyes, a milk chocolate nose, and extra-large floppy ears which frame his face.
This little man was a pleasure to photograph when HSOV Kennel Tech Madison Lee accompanied him for outdoor photos on April 9th. Bear Claw has a sweet, affectionate personality and loved the attention which Madison bestowed upon him (and vice-versa) (Smile)
Bear Claw weighs 25 lbs. He walks fairly well on a leash, and he was also quite happy to be carried in Madison's arms when his photo session was over. Bear Claw was a social butterfly when he met visitors in the lobby, and he was a real gentleman as he let all of his admirers pet him and stroke his huge ears.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Bear Claw will be held for three days so that his family will have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
Bear Claw is an adorable 5-year old (perhaps a bit older) male Beagle who was brought to the HSOV on April 8, 2024 by the Washington County Ohio Dog Warden who had picked him up on Smith Hill Road (off State route 26) in Lawrence Township, Washington County Ohio). Unfortunately, Bear Claw was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped. He was most likely following his nose when he wandered too far from home.
Bear Claw has a two-tone brown (dark chocolate and carmel)-and-white short smooth coat, rather short legs, a long tail, and a beautiful tan-and-white Beagle face with pale brown eyes, a milk chocolate nose, and extra-large floppy ears which frame his face.
This little man was a pleasure to photograph when HSOV Kennel Tech Madison Lee accompanied him for outdoor photos on April 9th. Bear Claw has a sweet, affectionate personality and loved the attention which Madison bestowed upon him (and vice-versa) (Smile)
Bear Claw weighs 25 lbs. He walks fairly well on a leash, and he was also quite happy to be carried in Madison's arms when his photo session was over. Bear Claw was a social butterfly when he met visitors in the lobby, and he was a real gentleman as he let all of his admirers pet him and stroke his huge ears.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Bear Claw will be held for three days so that his family will have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
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 rescue
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)
