Athena is a beautiful adult female American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was brought to the HSOV on September 19, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who found her on State Route 60 in Washington County Ohio (no specific location provided). Unfortunately Athena was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped. She was estimated to have been 3-years old when she entered our shelter. Athena will soon be observing her one-year anniversary with us. Naturally we'd love to see her in a loving home before then and celebrating her 4th birthday with her new family.
Athena has a white-and-gray/brown coat, a long tail, and an adorable chubby face with a large gray patch around her right eye, a milk chocolate/blue nose, and short semi-erect ears.
Athena is fairly big girl who weighs 73 lbs. She has a super sweet disposition and is quick to politely beg for attention when anyone walks by her kennel.
Athena dearly loves attention from her people friends. She is a snuggler who wants to be close to you (and if she can sit in your lap that is even better).
Athena is good with children and also does well with other dogs.
We've learned that Athena is deaf/hearing-impaired. Athena "listens with her heart" which could be the reason she loves the companionship and being close to her human friends. We are listing her as a 'Special Needs Dog' for that reason, but please be assured she is special in so many other ways including her affectionate personality.
Athena has participated in several off-site activities including fundraisers and social outings with volunteers, and she has been a wonderful goodwill ambassador for our shelter. She is a great 'co-pilot' and companion when riding in a car.
Athena spent a few days in a foster home over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday and did very well with the family. Athena was protective of her food when the family's cat was curious, and Athena took offense at the intrusion (but she did not harm the cat) .. So we'd recommend that Athena be placed in a home without close contact with cats or that Athena and the kitties are closely-supervised to make sure they get along with each other. Athena was ok with the family's dog, but he wasn't receptive of having a canine guest in his home.
Athena has been in two additional foster homes recently which turned out to be rather short visits .. through no fault of Athena.
Athena went home with a foster family on April 30, 2025 who planned to adopt her after she was spayed. Unfortunately our 'happy dance' for Athena didn't last very long. She was returned by her foster dad on May 1st 2025 because he couldn't train her in one day.
Athena went home with a foster family on May 6, 2025 who also planned to adopt her. Sadly, Athena was returned to HSOV on May 9, 2025 because another dog in the family did not accept Athena.
These updated photos of Athena were taken on June 15, 2025 when HSOV Volunteer Jennie Sherrard accompanied her for outdoor glamour photos. Athena loved attention from Jennie, and it seemed that she sensed dogs barking nearby in the Safe Haven building since she kept looking in that direction.
Athena will be spayed before being officially adopted by her new family. We are hopeful that a special individual/family who has experience with hearing-impaired dogs will offer Athena the home of her dreams. If you are that person/family, our shelter staff/kennel techs would love to arrange a 'meet-and-greet' with Athena.
Update: Athena went home with a foster family on September 12, 2025 who plans to adopt her after she is spayed.
Unfortunately Athena was returned to HSOV by her foster family on September 26, 2025 because she wasn't doing well with young children in the home :( Athena was fine with older children.
Athena was spayed on October 1, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Athena is a beautiful adult female American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was brought to the HSOV on September 19, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who found her on State Route 60 in Washington County Ohio (no specific location provided). Unfortunately Athena was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped. She was estimated to have been 3-years old when she entered our shelter. Athena will soon be observing her one-year anniversary with us. Naturally we'd love to see her in a loving home before then and celebrating her 4th birthday with her new family.
Athena has a white-and-gray/brown coat, a long tail, and an adorable chubby face with a large gray patch around her right eye, a milk chocolate/blue nose, and short semi-erect ears.
Athena is fairly big girl who weighs 73 lbs. She has a super sweet disposition and is quick to politely beg for attention when anyone walks by her kennel.
Athena dearly loves attention from her people friends. She is a snuggler who wants to be close to you (and if she can sit in your lap that is even better).
Athena is good with children and also does well with other dogs.
We've learned that Athena is deaf/hearing-impaired. Athena "listens with her heart" which could be the reason she loves the companionship and being close to her human friends. We are listing her as a 'Special Needs Dog' for that reason, but please be assured she is special in so many other ways including her affectionate personality.
Athena has participated in several off-site activities including fundraisers and social outings with volunteers, and she has been a wonderful goodwill ambassador for our shelter. She is a great 'co-pilot' and companion when riding in a car.
Athena spent a few days in a foster home over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday and did very well with the family. Athena was protective of her food when the family's cat was curious, and Athena took offense at the intrusion (but she did not harm the cat) .. So we'd recommend that Athena be placed in a home without close contact with cats or that Athena and the kitties are closely-supervised to make sure they get along with each other. Athena was ok with the family's dog, but he wasn't receptive of having a canine guest in his home.
Athena has been in two additional foster homes recently which turned out to be rather short visits .. through no fault of Athena.
Athena went home with a foster family on April 30, 2025 who planned to adopt her after she was spayed. Unfortunately our 'happy dance' for Athena didn't last very long. She was returned by her foster dad on May 1st 2025 because he couldn't train her in one day.
Athena went home with a foster family on May 6, 2025 who also planned to adopt her. Sadly, Athena was returned to HSOV on May 9, 2025 because another dog in the family did not accept Athena.
These updated photos of Athena were taken on June 15, 2025 when HSOV Volunteer Jennie Sherrard accompanied her for outdoor glamour photos. Athena loved attention from Jennie, and it seemed that she sensed dogs barking nearby in the Safe Haven building since she kept looking in that direction.
Athena will be spayed before being officially adopted by her new family. We are hopeful that a special individual/family who has experience with hearing-impaired dogs will offer Athena the home of her dreams. If you are that person/family, our shelter staff/kennel techs would love to arrange a 'meet-and-greet' with Athena.
Update: Athena went home with a foster family on September 12, 2025 who plans to adopt her after she is spayed.
Unfortunately Athena was returned to HSOV by her foster family on September 26, 2025 because she wasn't doing well with young children in the home :( Athena was fine with older children.
Athena was spayed on October 1, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
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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We'll also keep you updated on Tabatha (Spayed)'s adoption status with email updates.
