Alaska is a beautiful 3-year old female Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on August 29, 2025 after she was found on Township Road 73 in the Belpre Ohio area. Alaska was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped.
This pretty girl has a black short smooth coat with a large patch of white on her chest, white paws, a long tail, and a lovely face with dark brown eyes, a dusting of white on her muzzle, and floppy ears.
Alaska is a fairly big dog who weighs 83 lbs, and she has already been spayed.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Alaska was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership ... But her owner did not come to reclaim Alaska.
We had taken first photos of Alaska in her large floor crate the day she was brought to our shelter, and she was making the most of a bad situation since she was surely missing her home/family .. But Alaska still managed to smile for the camera. Sadly, she was not reclaimed.
We looked forward to taking more flattering photos of this beautiful girl in the great outdoors with green grass beneath her paws, and we had that opportunity on September 28th. Thanks to HSOV Volunteer Angel Grosklos for treating Alaska to some out-of-kennel time while we snapped these updated pictures. Alaska appeared to be housetrained since she 'took care of business' the moment her paws were in the grassy area. She walked well on a leash for Angel and loved the attention which Angel bestowed upon her.
Since Alaska has already been spayed, she could leave our shelter immediately with an approved HSOV adoption application (or she could be fostered- or fostered-to-adopt). Alaska (aka Subie Lou) would love to be back in a loving home environment again.
Alaska is a beautiful 3-year old female Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on August 29, 2025 after she was found on Township Road 73 in the Belpre Ohio area. Alaska was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped.
This pretty girl has a black short smooth coat with a large patch of white on her chest, white paws, a long tail, and a lovely face with dark brown eyes, a dusting of white on her muzzle, and floppy ears.
Alaska is a fairly big dog who weighs 83 lbs, and she has already been spayed.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Alaska was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership ... But her owner did not come to reclaim Alaska.
We had taken first photos of Alaska in her large floor crate the day she was brought to our shelter, and she was making the most of a bad situation since she was surely missing her home/family .. But Alaska still managed to smile for the camera. Sadly, she was not reclaimed.
We looked forward to taking more flattering photos of this beautiful girl in the great outdoors with green grass beneath her paws, and we had that opportunity on September 28th. Thanks to HSOV Volunteer Angel Grosklos for treating Alaska to some out-of-kennel time while we snapped these updated pictures. Alaska appeared to be housetrained since she 'took care of business' the moment her paws were in the grassy area. She walked well on a leash for Angel and loved the attention which Angel bestowed upon her.
Since Alaska has already been spayed, she could leave our shelter immediately with an approved HSOV adoption application (or she could be fostered- or fostered-to-adopt). Alaska (aka Subie Lou) would love to be back in a loving home environment again.
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 Blue (Spayed)'s adoption status with email updates.
