At almost 90 pounds of pure Labrador-ish magnificence, Dixie is a whole lot of girl — and she wears every ounce beautifully. Long legs, big smile, happy tail that doubles as a coffee-table clearer… she is a presence. And somehow — we truly cannot comprehend this — she is still here waiting.
Dixie is four years old, which means you get the best of both worlds: past the chaotic puppy tornado phase, but still bursting with joyful, zoomy, “let’s do something fun right now” energy. She’s goofy in the most endearing way. Expect dramatic play bows, enthusiastic gallops, and the occasional moment where she forgets she is, in fact, almost 90 pounds.
She’s wonderful with kids and dog-friendly too, making her the kind of big-hearted girl who just wants a pack to belong to. She’d love a yard to stretch those long legs or an active family who appreciates a daily adventure (or at least a solid game of fetch followed by a triumphant victory lap).
Dixie doesn’t just enter a room — she arrives. With a grin. With a wiggle. With the kind of personality that makes ordinary Tuesdays feel like celebrations.
We genuinely can’t believe she’s still here. But maybe she’s just been waiting for you — the lucky human who gets to say, “That big, beautiful goofball? She’s mine.” 💛More information? Call Marion Area Humane Society at 740-389-6548 or email at manager@mahspets.org
If sunshine were a dog, it would be Dixie.
At almost 90 pounds of pure Labrador-ish magnificence, Dixie is a whole lot of girl — and she wears every ounce beautifully. Long legs, big smile, happy tail that doubles as a coffee-table clearer… she is a presence. And somehow — we truly cannot comprehend this — she is still here waiting.
Dixie is four years old, which means you get the best of both worlds: past the chaotic puppy tornado phase, but still bursting with joyful, zoomy, “let’s do something fun right now” energy. She’s goofy in the most endearing way. Expect dramatic play bows, enthusiastic gallops, and the occasional moment where she forgets she is, in fact, almost 90 pounds.
She’s wonderful with kids and dog-friendly too, making her the kind of big-hearted girl who just wants a pack to belong to. She’d love a yard to stretch those long legs or an active family who appreciates a daily adventure (or at least a solid game of fetch followed by a triumphant victory lap).
Dixie doesn’t just enter a room — she arrives. With a grin. With a wiggle. With the kind of personality that makes ordinary Tuesdays feel like celebrations.
We genuinely can’t believe she’s still here. But maybe she’s just been waiting for you — the lucky human who gets to say, “That big, beautiful goofball? She’s mine.” 💛More information? Call Marion Area Humane Society at 740-389-6548 or email at manager@mahspets.org
There is a application process and once approved there is an adoption contract and an adoption donation of $175 for dogs and $75 for cats. Dog adoptions include spay/neuter, one year rabies vaccination, current DHPP/DHLPP and kennel cough vaccinations, current deworming, flea and tick preventative, and if over six months old a heart worm test. Cat adoptions include spay/neuter, feline leukemia test, current FRCCP vaccinations, current deworming, and flea and ear mite preventative.
There is a application process and once approved there is an adoption contract and an adoption donation of $175 for dogs and $75 for cats. Dog adoptions include spay/neuter, one year rabies vaccination, current DHPP/DHLPP and kennel cough vaccinations, current deworming, flea and tick preventative, and if over six months old a heart worm test. Cat adoptions include spay/neuter, feline leukemia test, current FRCCP vaccinations, current deworming, and flea and ear mite preventative.
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The Marion Area Humane Society animal shelter is open to the public M-F 1pm-6pm and Saturdays 11am-4pm. Please visit mahspets.org for adoption event details!
The Marion Area Humane Society animal shelter is open to the public M-F 1pm-6pm and Saturdays 11am-4pm. Please visit mahspets.org for adoption event details!
More about this shelter
Marion Area Humane Society is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization incorporated in 1967 under ORC 1717. We strive to educate, assist and protect the animals of the Marion area. Since 1986 have operated a shelter to provide a humane environment for homeless animals. In 2011 several generous donors and grants made it possible for a shelter renovation and addition of a separate intake section. MAHS operates a open-admissions shelter with a guilt and fee free surrender policy, to encourage owners who can not properly care or maintain proper living conditions for their pets to do the best thing for the pet. MAHS also provides humane investigations and a spay/neuter voucher program for Marion county.
Marion Area Humane Society is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization incorporated in 1967 under ORC 1717. We strive to educate, assist and protect the animals of the Marion area. Since 1986 have operated a shelter to provide a humane environment for homeless animals. In 2011 several generous donors and grants made it possible for a shelter renovation and addition of a separate intake section. MAHS operates a open-admissions shelter with a guilt and fee free surrender policy, to encourage owners who can not properly care or maintain proper living conditions for their pets to do the best thing for the pet. MAHS also provides humane investigations and a spay/neuter voucher program for Marion county.
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