My name is Ralphie!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Humane Society of Harrison County, Inc.

Adoption process

Submit Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $125

This helps Humane Society of Harrison County, Inc. with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Australian Shepherd

Color

Brown/Chocolate/White

Age

3 years 2 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

35 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

27497

My details

Good with kids

Not good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Ralphie

2nd return - *Ralphie was unfortunately returned from his foster due him being a little too much for the kids as he kept knocking them down.*

Adopted: 10/3/2025
Return Date: 10/28/2025

1st return - *Returned due to having seperation anxiety*
*Lived in an apartment and did not do well*
*Needs someone who is willing to exercise him*

*Male
*3 years old
*Will be neutered and microchipped
*35 lbs
*Being updated on vaccines and dewormer
*4DX tested (negative)
*Adoption Fee: $125

Shelter

Humane Society of Harrison County, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

27497

Contact

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Phone

(304) 592-1600

info@hshcwv.org

Website

http://www.hshcwv.org

Address

2450 Saltwell Road, Shinnston, WV 26431

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

You may stop in and fill out an application, or submit online via www.hshcwv.org/adopt

2.
Meet the Pet

After the application is approved you can meet the pet of your choosing, or view all of our animals.

3.
Sign Adoption Contract

If approved, you can do a foster trial for 5-7 days for any pet over 6 months of age, or adopt and take home that day.

Additional adoption info

We require a pre-adoption application so we can help find the perfect pet for you. And we also require an adoption contract due at time of adoption.

Our adoptions fees are as follows:

Canine
Dogs over 1 year old: $125.00
Puppies/Dogs under 1 year old: $150.00
(These prices include: $55.00 towards spay/neuter surgery if not yet of age, first series of vaccinations, rabies vaccine, deworming, 4DX testing (Lyme/HW), microchip, flea bath, and ID tag.)

Feline
Kittens / Cats: $100 (These prices include: $45.00 towards spay/neuter surgery if not yet of age, first series of vaccinations, rabies vaccine, deworming, microchip, Feline testing, ear mite treatment, and flea bath.)

Adoption application

http://www.hshcwv.org/adopt.html

Go meet their pets

We are open 7 days a week from 10:30am - 3:30pm and are located at 2450 Saltwell Road Shinnston, WV.

Directions: From I-79, take exit #125 for Shinnston/Saltwell Road. If you traveled north on I-79, turn right off the exit ramp. If you came from the south, make a left. Go 1/4 mile to the Exxon station and turn left onto Saltwell Road. Stay on Saltwell Road for 4.5 miles. The HSHC entrance is on the left. (Note: The sign is at the entrance.) Cross the bridge and continue past the Harrison County Animal Control Center. The HSHC is up on the left.

More about this shelter

Our mission is to pull animals that were strays or owner surrenders from the Harrison County Animal Control (WV) and make them adoptable to the public. We provide veterinary services such as vaccinations as well as spaying or neutering, microchipping, (in accordance with WV law), testing of Lyme/ HW for dogs and Felv/Fiv for cats, and then try to pair them with the best potential adopters. We are not county funded, and so rely on our generous supporters and donors to help provide the care and basic necessities of our furry friends.