Nova is an adorable one-year old female (possible) Plott Hound/Shepherd mix who was surrendered by her family on July 17, 2025 because they were no longer able to take care of her. Nova was accompanied by her three male companions (Bo, Bumble Bee, and Marshall) who had also shared her home.
Nova has a brown/brindle short smooth coat with a small patch of white on her chest, white toes on her paws, a long tail, and a beautiful face with dark brown eyes, black shading on her muzzle, and tiny 'folded-over' ears.
These photos of Nova were taken on July 19th in her large floor crate in the shelter garage since she wasn't quite ready to venture out with a stranger that she didn't realize was in love with her already.
This little sweetheart is a very frightened young lady being in an unfamiliar place with people that she doesn't know (and so many other dogs nearby). Our compassionate shelter staff and kennel techs are giving Nova extra TLC (and our Executive Director Amy Rogers was taking Nova under her 'angel wings' when we saw Nova snuggled up next to Amy on the sofa in the lobby of our shelter).
Nova is a petite young lady who weighs just 26 lbs.
Update: Nova went home with a wonderful foster family on July 22nd who opened up her home and heart to this scared overgrown puppy ... And planned to shower her with love in order to help Nova overcome her fears and help her with social skills in order to find the perfect home.
The foster family's dog was apparently doing her part to make Nova feel welcome and pushed open the door to show Nova where they could go outside for an adventure .. The family dog came back, but Nova was new to the area and couldn't find her way back home.
Many compassionate folks have been searching for Nova but, as of July 25th, Nova has not been found. HSOV and MOV Drone Workz along with many volunteers have been looking for this tiny dog (and a trap has been set in hopes of bringing her to the safety). Nova is missing in the Silver Globe Road area in Washington County Ohio.
If you have seen Nova or know her whereabouts, please contact the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, 90 Mt Tom Road, Marietta Ohio by calling (740) 373-5959.
Nova will be spayed before being officially adopted by her new family.
Nova is an adorable one-year old female (possible) Plott Hound/Shepherd mix who was surrendered by her family on July 17, 2025 because they were no longer able to take care of her. Nova was accompanied by her three male companions (Bo, Bumble Bee, and Marshall) who had also shared her home.
Nova has a brown/brindle short smooth coat with a small patch of white on her chest, white toes on her paws, a long tail, and a beautiful face with dark brown eyes, black shading on her muzzle, and tiny 'folded-over' ears.
These photos of Nova were taken on July 19th in her large floor crate in the shelter garage since she wasn't quite ready to venture out with a stranger that she didn't realize was in love with her already.
This little sweetheart is a very frightened young lady being in an unfamiliar place with people that she doesn't know (and so many other dogs nearby). Our compassionate shelter staff and kennel techs are giving Nova extra TLC (and our Executive Director Amy Rogers was taking Nova under her 'angel wings' when we saw Nova snuggled up next to Amy on the sofa in the lobby of our shelter).
Nova is a petite young lady who weighs just 26 lbs.
Update: Nova went home with a wonderful foster family on July 22nd who opened up her home and heart to this scared overgrown puppy ... And planned to shower her with love in order to help Nova overcome her fears and help her with social skills in order to find the perfect home.
The foster family's dog was apparently doing her part to make Nova feel welcome and pushed open the door to show Nova where they could go outside for an adventure .. The family dog came back, but Nova was new to the area and couldn't find her way back home.
Many compassionate folks have been searching for Nova but, as of July 25th, Nova has not been found. HSOV and MOV Drone Workz along with many volunteers have been looking for this tiny dog (and a trap has been set in hopes of bringing her to the safety). Nova is missing in the Silver Globe Road area in Washington County Ohio.
If you have seen Nova or know her whereabouts, please contact the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, 90 Mt Tom Road, Marietta Ohio by calling (740) 373-5959.
Nova will be spayed before being officially adopted by her new family.
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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