Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
HSOV-A-99187
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Texas is a handsome 5-1/2 year old male German Shepherd who was brought to the HSOV on June 14, 2025 by Good Samaritans who found him in the vicinity of the Lowe's Home Improvement Store (Pike Street, Marietta Ohio). Texas was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
This majestic guy has a black-and-brown coat, a long bushy tail, and a classic German Shepherd face with dark brown eyes, a tan mask, a slender muzzle, and large erect ears.
Texas appeared to have a pleasant, easygoing disposition when these preliminary photos were taken soon after arrival. He was quiet (no barking at all) and quite attentive. Texas enjoyed 'good boy' treats from HSOV Volunteer Angel Grosklos.
Thanks to HSOV Lead Canine Kennel Tech Emily Beaver for assisting Texas with photos in the shelter lobby before she led him to his kennel and got him settled in just in time for his dinner to be served.
Texas is a big boy who weighs 90.2 lbs.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Texas was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership. Surprisingly, nobody called or came looking for this awesome boy.
Texas is a handsome 5-1/2 year old male German Shepherd who was brought to the HSOV on June 14, 2025 by Good Samaritans who found him in the vicinity of the Lowe's Home Improvement Store (Pike Street, Marietta Ohio). Texas was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
This majestic guy has a black-and-brown coat, a long bushy tail, and a classic German Shepherd face with dark brown eyes, a tan mask, a slender muzzle, and large erect ears.
Texas appeared to have a pleasant, easygoing disposition when these preliminary photos were taken soon after arrival. He was quiet (no barking at all) and quite attentive. Texas enjoyed 'good boy' treats from HSOV Volunteer Angel Grosklos.
Thanks to HSOV Lead Canine Kennel Tech Emily Beaver for assisting Texas with photos in the shelter lobby before she led him to his kennel and got him settled in just in time for his dinner to be served.
Texas is a big boy who weighs 90.2 lbs.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Texas was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership. Surprisingly, nobody called or came looking for this awesome boy.
The HSOV Adoption application is available at our shelter during normal hours of operation and may also be completed online via our website.
2.
Approve Application
Shelter management reviews applications for approval. If approved, potential adopters will be notified.
3.
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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