Shetland is a beautiful 4-year old+ female Mastiff mix old+ who was brought to the HSOV on October 21, 2025 by a Good Samaritan who had found her along State Route 26 in Washington County Ohio. Shetland was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped.
This lovely girl has a tan short smooth coat with a coarse texture, a long tail, and an adorable face with soulful brown eyes, subtle black/white shading on her large muzzle, and short floppy ears.
Shetland weighs 79 lbs and epitomizes the oft-used phrase 'gentle giant' (smile).
Shetland walks fairly well on a leash and was ready for an outing with HSOV Volunteer Carla Perry when these photos were taken on October 28, 2025. Shetland is an accomplished 'howler' with a melodious voice which was music to Carla's ears, so naturally she offered to take Shetland for a walk and also to give her extra TLC ... And the paparazzi tagged along when she saw an opportunity to take out-of-kennel pictures of Shetland.
We noticed while Shetland was enjoying her adventure that she appears to be hearing- and perhaps vision-impaired.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Shetland was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership.
Since she was not reclaimed, Shetland is now available for foster or foster-to-adopt. She will be spayed before an adoption is finalized.
Update: Shetland went home with a foster family on November 8th who offered her a temporary home while she awaits her forever home. If you would like to meet Shetland in person, please complete an HSOV foster/adoption application for approval so that we may arrange a meet-and-greet with Shetland. Be prepared to fall in love with this big sweetheart.
Shetland is a beautiful 4-year old+ female Mastiff mix old+ who was brought to the HSOV on October 21, 2025 by a Good Samaritan who had found her along State Route 26 in Washington County Ohio. Shetland was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped.
This lovely girl has a tan short smooth coat with a coarse texture, a long tail, and an adorable face with soulful brown eyes, subtle black/white shading on her large muzzle, and short floppy ears.
Shetland weighs 79 lbs and epitomizes the oft-used phrase 'gentle giant' (smile).
Shetland walks fairly well on a leash and was ready for an outing with HSOV Volunteer Carla Perry when these photos were taken on October 28, 2025. Shetland is an accomplished 'howler' with a melodious voice which was music to Carla's ears, so naturally she offered to take Shetland for a walk and also to give her extra TLC ... And the paparazzi tagged along when she saw an opportunity to take out-of-kennel pictures of Shetland.
We noticed while Shetland was enjoying her adventure that she appears to be hearing- and perhaps vision-impaired.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Shetland was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership.
Since she was not reclaimed, Shetland is now available for foster or foster-to-adopt. She will be spayed before an adoption is finalized.
Update: Shetland went home with a foster family on November 8th who offered her a temporary home while she awaits her forever home. If you would like to meet Shetland in person, please complete an HSOV foster/adoption application for approval so that we may arrange a meet-and-greet with Shetland. Be prepared to fall in love with this big sweetheart.
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 Punky (Spayed)'s adoption status with email updates.
