Dustin is a sweet 1-1/2 year old male kitty who was brought to the HSOV on December 31, 2025 along with his five companions/housemates (Erica, Hopper, Joyce, Max, and Robin). Unfortunately the individual(s) who left them in our care did not provide any information about them ..
This handsome young man has a black/brown short smooth coat in a marbled tabby pattern, a long tail, and a beautiful face with green/gold eyes, a brown velvet nose, and long white whiskers.
Dustin was given vaccinations, Pyrantel wormer and flea treatment on December 31, 2025/ He weighed 7 lbs that day. Dustin was given booster vaccines on January 14, 2026.
These pictures of Dustin were taken on January 31, 2026 with HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton by his side. The original plan was to take Dustin into our 'studio' (i.e., the shelter bathroom) for his photo session but after hearing that Dustin really enjoyed out-of-cage time when kennel techs were cleaning his cage each morning .. The photographer switched to 'Plan B' (smile). So we snapped a few pictures in his cage and waited for Dustin to begin his personal orchestration of the session .. And he certainly lived up to his reputation!
Dustin has a lovable, affectionate personality and is a social butterfly in every sense of the word. Dustin melted our photographer's heart BIG time when he followed her around like a little puppy dog and came running toward her (and the camera lens).
Dustin will be neutered in the near future (tentatively on February 9, 2026) and will be ready to find a fabulous home. This little lovebug will surely be a wonderful companion/faithful friend to whomever is lucky enough to adopt Dustin.
Dustin is a sweet 1-1/2 year old male kitty who was brought to the HSOV on December 31, 2025 along with his five companions/housemates (Erica, Hopper, Joyce, Max, and Robin). Unfortunately the individual(s) who left them in our care did not provide any information about them ..
This handsome young man has a black/brown short smooth coat in a marbled tabby pattern, a long tail, and a beautiful face with green/gold eyes, a brown velvet nose, and long white whiskers.
Dustin was given vaccinations, Pyrantel wormer and flea treatment on December 31, 2025/ He weighed 7 lbs that day. Dustin was given booster vaccines on January 14, 2026.
These pictures of Dustin were taken on January 31, 2026 with HSOV Kennel Tech Lauryn Hamilton by his side. The original plan was to take Dustin into our 'studio' (i.e., the shelter bathroom) for his photo session but after hearing that Dustin really enjoyed out-of-cage time when kennel techs were cleaning his cage each morning .. The photographer switched to 'Plan B' (smile). So we snapped a few pictures in his cage and waited for Dustin to begin his personal orchestration of the session .. And he certainly lived up to his reputation!
Dustin has a lovable, affectionate personality and is a social butterfly in every sense of the word. Dustin melted our photographer's heart BIG time when he followed her around like a little puppy dog and came running toward her (and the camera lens).
Dustin will be neutered in the near future (tentatively on February 9, 2026) and will be ready to find a fabulous home. This little lovebug will surely be a wonderful companion/faithful friend to whomever is lucky enough to adopt Dustin.
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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