Forrest (fka Boris) is an adorable 2-year old male (possible) Retriever/Husky mix who was brought to the HSOV on July 18, 2025 along with his companion Bubba (fka BoBo). These boys were placed in an outside kennel near the front of our shelter after hours that evening. Unfortunately the individual(s) who left them did not provide any information about Forrest or Bubba, so it is unknown if they are strays or if it was their owner who abandoned them. Neither of the dogs were wearing a collar, and they were not microchipped.
Forrest has a beautiful milk chocolate brown short smooth coat with a patch of white on his chest, white toes on his paws, a long tail, and a cute puppy-like face with pale brown eyes, a liver-colored nose, and large floppy ears.
This little sweetheart was very shy when he first entered our shelter but within a few days his happy, rather demure, personality emerged.
Forrest is fairly small boy who weighs 30 lbs, so many of his pictures make him appear larger than he really is.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Forrest was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
Sadly, nobody called or came looking for Forrest or Bubba. These boys are now available for foster or foster-to-adopt with an approved HSOV Foster/Adoption Application.
We've learned that Forrest is an accomplished escape artist and likely has separation anxiety. This little boy is looking for an experienced handler and a compassionate individual/family who will have the patience and understanding to let him acclimate to his new home (and to gain his trust).
Forrest was neutered on October 27, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Forrest (fka Boris) is an adorable 2-year old male (possible) Retriever/Husky mix who was brought to the HSOV on July 18, 2025 along with his companion Bubba (fka BoBo). These boys were placed in an outside kennel near the front of our shelter after hours that evening. Unfortunately the individual(s) who left them did not provide any information about Forrest or Bubba, so it is unknown if they are strays or if it was their owner who abandoned them. Neither of the dogs were wearing a collar, and they were not microchipped.
Forrest has a beautiful milk chocolate brown short smooth coat with a patch of white on his chest, white toes on his paws, a long tail, and a cute puppy-like face with pale brown eyes, a liver-colored nose, and large floppy ears.
This little sweetheart was very shy when he first entered our shelter but within a few days his happy, rather demure, personality emerged.
Forrest is fairly small boy who weighs 30 lbs, so many of his pictures make him appear larger than he really is.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Forrest was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.
Sadly, nobody called or came looking for Forrest or Bubba. These boys are now available for foster or foster-to-adopt with an approved HSOV Foster/Adoption Application.
We've learned that Forrest is an accomplished escape artist and likely has separation anxiety. This little boy is looking for an experienced handler and a compassionate individual/family who will have the patience and understanding to let him acclimate to his new home (and to gain his trust).
Forrest was neutered on October 27, 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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