Grim is a handsome one-year old male (possible) Hound/Catahoula Leopard Dog who was brought to the HSOV on October 21, 2025 after he was found in Washington County Ohio. Grim did not have a dog license tag, and he was not microchippped.
This good-looking young man has a black/gray coat with a blue merle pattern, a small patch of white on his chest, tan shading on his long legs, a long tail, and a beautiful black/blue merle Hound face with dark brown eyes, tan eyebrows, tan shading on his large muzzle, and large floppy ears.
Grim was understandably very nervous when he first entered our shelter being in an unfamiliar place with so many other dogs nearby but, thanks to our compassionate HSOV Kennel Techs, he has come to realize that he is in good hands with people who already love him.
Grim weighs 65 lbs. He does not include cats in his circle of friends and cannot be trusted to play nice with them.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Grim was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold and was not reclaimed.
These updated photos of Grim were taken on November 5, 2025 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton accompanied him for more flattering photos than his first pictures which were taken in a floor crate. As with nearly every dog (and cat), Grim immediately knew that he could trust Lauryn and everything would be ok with Lauryn by his side. It was touching to see Grim look to Lauryn for guidance and to politely ask for loving attention ..
Since he was not reclaimed, Grim is available for foster-to-adopt (or merely fostering) while he awaits his neuter procedure. Please complete and submit an HSOV Foster/Adoption Application if you are interested in giving Grim a fabulous home.
Grim was neutered on November 17, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Update: Grim went home with a foster family on November 22, 2025 who plans to adopt him if all goes well.
Grim was returned to HSOV in late November 2025. His foster family loved Grim and one of their dogs got along fine with Grim, but Grim and another dog in the household did not .. So Grim is once again looking for a loving home.
Grim is a handsome one-year old male (possible) Hound/Catahoula Leopard Dog who was brought to the HSOV on October 21, 2025 after he was found in Washington County Ohio. Grim did not have a dog license tag, and he was not microchippped.
This good-looking young man has a black/gray coat with a blue merle pattern, a small patch of white on his chest, tan shading on his long legs, a long tail, and a beautiful black/blue merle Hound face with dark brown eyes, tan eyebrows, tan shading on his large muzzle, and large floppy ears.
Grim was understandably very nervous when he first entered our shelter being in an unfamiliar place with so many other dogs nearby but, thanks to our compassionate HSOV Kennel Techs, he has come to realize that he is in good hands with people who already love him.
Grim weighs 65 lbs. He does not include cats in his circle of friends and cannot be trusted to play nice with them.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Grim was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold and was not reclaimed.
These updated photos of Grim were taken on November 5, 2025 when HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton accompanied him for more flattering photos than his first pictures which were taken in a floor crate. As with nearly every dog (and cat), Grim immediately knew that he could trust Lauryn and everything would be ok with Lauryn by his side. It was touching to see Grim look to Lauryn for guidance and to politely ask for loving attention ..
Since he was not reclaimed, Grim is available for foster-to-adopt (or merely fostering) while he awaits his neuter procedure. Please complete and submit an HSOV Foster/Adoption Application if you are interested in giving Grim a fabulous home.
Grim was neutered on November 17, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Update: Grim went home with a foster family on November 22, 2025 who plans to adopt him if all goes well.
Grim was returned to HSOV in late November 2025. His foster family loved Grim and one of their dogs got along fine with Grim, but Grim and another dog in the household did not .. So Grim is once again looking for a loving home.
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 Grim (Neutered)'s adoption status with email updates.
