Tony Stark is a cute male Black Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix puppy who was brought to the HSOV on July 2, 2025 after he and his four siblings (Bucky Barnes, Gamora, Natasha, and Yeleva) were found in the New Matamoras Ohio area. Tony Stark was estimated to have been 10-weeks old at that time.
Tony Stark has a sleek black coat with a few small patches of white on his chest, a long tail, and a sweet puppy face with hopeful trusting dark brown eyes, a black button nose, a slender muzzle, and large horizontal ears.
Tony Stark weighed 15.6 lbs on July 3rd.
Note: Tony Stark is wearing a red-and-black collar for identification purposes.
These updated photos were taken on July 27, 2025 when HSOV Volunteer Angel Grosklos accompanied Tony Stark for outdoor 'big boy' pictures. We envisioned Tony sitting regally on a red blanket atop the concrete bench near the front door of the shelter ... ("Dream on Alice" about that idea!) That wasn't Tony's style since he is more of a WalMart Greeter, so he decided we should move the red blanket at the front door entrance where he would get more attention (and 'good boy' treats).
As it turned out, Tony was right about Location, Location, Location (smile) .. The photos were much more natural, and visitors to the shelter stopped by to offer him treats as an added bonus.
Tony jumped on the scales after his photo session and weighed a whopping 29 lbs .. He is the largest of his littermates.
Happy Update!! Tony Stark went home with a foster family at closing time on July 27, 2025 who plans to adopt him after he is neutered.
Update 12/19/2025: Tony Stark's foster family decided not to adopt him after all. Tony is still in his foster home but is now available for adoption. If you are interested in fostering-to-adopt Tony Stark please submit an HSOV adoption application for approval so that we may arrange a meet-and-greet with his foster family.
Tony Stark is a cute male Black Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix puppy who was brought to the HSOV on July 2, 2025 after he and his four siblings (Bucky Barnes, Gamora, Natasha, and Yeleva) were found in the New Matamoras Ohio area. Tony Stark was estimated to have been 10-weeks old at that time.
Tony Stark has a sleek black coat with a few small patches of white on his chest, a long tail, and a sweet puppy face with hopeful trusting dark brown eyes, a black button nose, a slender muzzle, and large horizontal ears.
Tony Stark weighed 15.6 lbs on July 3rd.
Note: Tony Stark is wearing a red-and-black collar for identification purposes.
These updated photos were taken on July 27, 2025 when HSOV Volunteer Angel Grosklos accompanied Tony Stark for outdoor 'big boy' pictures. We envisioned Tony sitting regally on a red blanket atop the concrete bench near the front door of the shelter ... ("Dream on Alice" about that idea!) That wasn't Tony's style since he is more of a WalMart Greeter, so he decided we should move the red blanket at the front door entrance where he would get more attention (and 'good boy' treats).
As it turned out, Tony was right about Location, Location, Location (smile) .. The photos were much more natural, and visitors to the shelter stopped by to offer him treats as an added bonus.
Tony jumped on the scales after his photo session and weighed a whopping 29 lbs .. He is the largest of his littermates.
Happy Update!! Tony Stark went home with a foster family at closing time on July 27, 2025 who plans to adopt him after he is neutered.
Update 12/19/2025: Tony Stark's foster family decided not to adopt him after all. Tony is still in his foster home but is now available for adoption. If you are interested in fostering-to-adopt Tony Stark please submit an HSOV adoption application for approval so that we may arrange a meet-and-greet with his foster 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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