Lowe is a beautiful 2-year old female Shepherd mix who was brought to the HSOV on October 27, 2025 after she was found at the Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Marietta Ohio. Lowe had apparently been wandering around behind that store and also had been seen on the bike path.
This little beauty has a shiny black short smooth coat with cream/tan markings, a long tail, and an adorable face with tan eyebrows, tan/black shading on her slender muzzle, a black button nose, and super-sized large erect ears. Lowe's right eye is sky blue and her left eye is brown .. which gives her a unique unforgettable appearance.
Lowe posed like a Dog Fancy Magazine centerfold model when these first photos were taken on October 28, 2025 while she was enjoying sunshine and a cool autumn breeze in one of our outside kennel that afternoon.
Lowe appeared to get along with the dogs in adjacent kennels, and she was a pushover for attention from our photographer.
Lowe weighs 47.2 lbs.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Lowe was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership. Surprisingly nobody called or came looking for this awesome girl.
Lowe was spayed on November 17, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Lowe went home with a foster family on November 21, 2025 who plans to adopt her if all goes well.
Unfortunately Lowe was returned by her foster family on December 13, 2025 who were saddened to bring her back since they loved her dearly. As it turned out, Lowe displayed a strong prey drive and though the family had worked with Lowe each day, she became a threat to the safety of the family's herd of sheep.
Lowe was good with indoor cats, children, and other dogs .. And she was housetrained. Her foster family also reported that Lowe was very intelligent, responsive, affectionate, and playful.
We are thankful that her foster family provided this detailed information about Lowe which will help her find the perfect home.
Lowe is a beautiful 2-year old female Shepherd mix who was brought to the HSOV on October 27, 2025 after she was found at the Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Marietta Ohio. Lowe had apparently been wandering around behind that store and also had been seen on the bike path.
This little beauty has a shiny black short smooth coat with cream/tan markings, a long tail, and an adorable face with tan eyebrows, tan/black shading on her slender muzzle, a black button nose, and super-sized large erect ears. Lowe's right eye is sky blue and her left eye is brown .. which gives her a unique unforgettable appearance.
Lowe posed like a Dog Fancy Magazine centerfold model when these first photos were taken on October 28, 2025 while she was enjoying sunshine and a cool autumn breeze in one of our outside kennel that afternoon.
Lowe appeared to get along with the dogs in adjacent kennels, and she was a pushover for attention from our photographer.
Lowe weighs 47.2 lbs.
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Lowe was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership. Surprisingly nobody called or came looking for this awesome girl.
Lowe was spayed on November 17, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine.
Lowe went home with a foster family on November 21, 2025 who plans to adopt her if all goes well.
Unfortunately Lowe was returned by her foster family on December 13, 2025 who were saddened to bring her back since they loved her dearly. As it turned out, Lowe displayed a strong prey drive and though the family had worked with Lowe each day, she became a threat to the safety of the family's herd of sheep.
Lowe was good with indoor cats, children, and other dogs .. And she was housetrained. Her foster family also reported that Lowe was very intelligent, responsive, affectionate, and playful.
We are thankful that her foster family provided this detailed information about Lowe which will help her find the perfect 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 Lowe (Photos 11/5/2025)'s adoption status with email updates.
