Scratchy is a beautiful one-year old female American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer mix who was brought to the HSOV on December 25, 2025 along with her handsome male companion (Itchy) after they were found on Pike Street in Marietta Ohio.
Scratchy has a shiny black coat with a large white bib on her chest, black/white toes on her front paws, a long tail and an adorable face with dark brown eyes, a chubby muzzle, and large floppy ears.
This little sweetheart was understandably a bit puzzled when HSOV Volunteer Miley Kiggans walked Scratchy from her floor crate into the lobby of our shelter where she was surprised by the paparazzi on December 27th .. But Scratchy quickly realized this glamour photo opportunity was a good thing! Scratchy posed beautifully for pictures with Miley by her side, and things even got better when HSOV Kennel Tech Avah Day offered Scratchy 'good girl' treats as a reward for gazing at the camera lens.
Scratchy weighs 56 lbs but isn't a very large girl when you meet her in person.
We took a few photos of Scratchy on December 29th wearing a bright plaid jacket in her floor crate when the temperatures had dropped a whopping 40 degrees!
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Scratchy and Itchy were held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that their family would have an opportunity to reclaim them with proof of ownership. Surprisingly (as of December 31st) nobody had called or came looking for them.
Scratchy is a beautiful one-year old female American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer mix who was brought to the HSOV on December 25, 2025 along with her handsome male companion (Itchy) after they were found on Pike Street in Marietta Ohio.
Scratchy has a shiny black coat with a large white bib on her chest, black/white toes on her front paws, a long tail and an adorable face with dark brown eyes, a chubby muzzle, and large floppy ears.
This little sweetheart was understandably a bit puzzled when HSOV Volunteer Miley Kiggans walked Scratchy from her floor crate into the lobby of our shelter where she was surprised by the paparazzi on December 27th .. But Scratchy quickly realized this glamour photo opportunity was a good thing! Scratchy posed beautifully for pictures with Miley by her side, and things even got better when HSOV Kennel Tech Avah Day offered Scratchy 'good girl' treats as a reward for gazing at the camera lens.
Scratchy weighs 56 lbs but isn't a very large girl when you meet her in person.
We took a few photos of Scratchy on December 29th wearing a bright plaid jacket in her floor crate when the temperatures had dropped a whopping 40 degrees!
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Scratchy and Itchy were held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that their family would have an opportunity to reclaim them with proof of ownership. Surprisingly (as of December 31st) nobody had called or came looking for them.
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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