Sparrow is a cute one-year old female Puggle (Pug/Beagle mix) who was brought to the HSOV on September 18th 2025 by the Washington County Ohio Dog Warden along with her two companions Hook and Morgan). These little ‘Pirates of the Caribbean” were kept safe for the mandatory 14-day hold since their owner had been identified. They have now been surrendered and will soon be ready to find new homes of their very own.
Sparrow has a tan coat, a long tail, and an adorable wrinkled face with brown eyes which appear to be enhanced with black eyeliner, a dusting of white on her muzzle, and extra-large floppy ears.
These photos of Sparrow were taken on October 11, 2025 when HSOV Volunteer Miley Kiggans accompanied her for outdoor glamour photos. Sparrow has the sweet, outgoing personality disposition and loves attention.
Sparrow weighs 29 lbs and walks fairly well on a leash.
Sparrow will be spayed before being officially adopted (a requirement for HSOV adoptions to be finalized). She could be fostered-to-adopt while awaiting her spay procedure with an approved HSOV foster/adoption application.
Sparrow, Hook and Morgan are enjoying a spacious 'apartment' together (i.e., the shelter breakroom) so that they didn't have to be separated into small floor crates.
Morgan might possibly be Sparrow and Hook's mother, but that hasn't been confirmed
Each of these beautiful dogs are friendly and love attention. These good little pirates are quite social and only steal people's hearts .. not their worldly possessions.
Update: Sparrow was spayed on October 27, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Hook was adopted on November 5, 2025.
Note: Sparrow and Morgan are being listed as a bonded pair since we feel that it is in their best interest to be adopted together.
Sparrow is a cute one-year old female Puggle (Pug/Beagle mix) who was brought to the HSOV on September 18th 2025 by the Washington County Ohio Dog Warden along with her two companions Hook and Morgan). These little ‘Pirates of the Caribbean” were kept safe for the mandatory 14-day hold since their owner had been identified. They have now been surrendered and will soon be ready to find new homes of their very own.
Sparrow has a tan coat, a long tail, and an adorable wrinkled face with brown eyes which appear to be enhanced with black eyeliner, a dusting of white on her muzzle, and extra-large floppy ears.
These photos of Sparrow were taken on October 11, 2025 when HSOV Volunteer Miley Kiggans accompanied her for outdoor glamour photos. Sparrow has the sweet, outgoing personality disposition and loves attention.
Sparrow weighs 29 lbs and walks fairly well on a leash.
Sparrow will be spayed before being officially adopted (a requirement for HSOV adoptions to be finalized). She could be fostered-to-adopt while awaiting her spay procedure with an approved HSOV foster/adoption application.
Sparrow, Hook and Morgan are enjoying a spacious 'apartment' together (i.e., the shelter breakroom) so that they didn't have to be separated into small floor crates.
Morgan might possibly be Sparrow and Hook's mother, but that hasn't been confirmed
Each of these beautiful dogs are friendly and love attention. These good little pirates are quite social and only steal people's hearts .. not their worldly possessions.
Update: Sparrow was spayed on October 27, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Hook was adopted on November 5, 2025.
Note: Sparrow and Morgan are being listed as a bonded pair since we feel that it is in their best interest to be adopted together.
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 Lucy (Spayed)'s adoption status with email updates.
