Pontoon is a handsome 1-1/2 year old male Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on June 21, 2025 after he was found in the Marietta Ohio area (exact location not provided). Pontoon was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
This good-looking young man has a sleek black short smooth coat, a long curled tail, and a beautiful face with dark brown eyes, a black/chocolate brown nose, and large floppy ears. Pontoon's coat has a subtle chocolate brown sheen when he is in the bright sunlight.
These photos of Pontoon were taken on June 28, 2025 when HSOV Kennel Tech Emma Dahlgren accompanied him outdoors for his 'glamour pictures' late that afternoon. Pontoon posed like a Westminster Show Dog for most of his publicity photos .. And posed for some other cute poses when he was mesmerized by some of our shelter mascot kitties who were watching him from a distance.
Pontoon weighs approximately 50 lbs. Like most of our dogs who have been in a small kennel during the day/night, Pontoon was happy to enjoy out-of-kennel time and was very energetic on a leash.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Pontoon was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership .. But nobody called or came looking for him.
Pontoon will be neutered before being adopted by his new family. He could be fostered while he is awaiting that surgery with an approved HSOV foster/adoption application.
Pontoon is a handsome 1-1/2 year old male Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on June 21, 2025 after he was found in the Marietta Ohio area (exact location not provided). Pontoon was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.
This good-looking young man has a sleek black short smooth coat, a long curled tail, and a beautiful face with dark brown eyes, a black/chocolate brown nose, and large floppy ears. Pontoon's coat has a subtle chocolate brown sheen when he is in the bright sunlight.
These photos of Pontoon were taken on June 28, 2025 when HSOV Kennel Tech Emma Dahlgren accompanied him outdoors for his 'glamour pictures' late that afternoon. Pontoon posed like a Westminster Show Dog for most of his publicity photos .. And posed for some other cute poses when he was mesmerized by some of our shelter mascot kitties who were watching him from a distance.
Pontoon weighs approximately 50 lbs. Like most of our dogs who have been in a small kennel during the day/night, Pontoon was happy to enjoy out-of-kennel time and was very energetic on a leash.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Pontoon was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership .. But nobody called or came looking for him.
Pontoon will be neutered before being adopted by his new family. He could be fostered while he is awaiting that surgery with an approved HSOV foster/adoption application.
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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