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Lincoln

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

McArthur, OH

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Lincoln, the life of the party in a fur coat! This young, rowdy, and affectionate pup is ready to bring some laughter and love into your life. Lincoln's got a heart as big as his playful spirit, and he's always up for a game, a cuddle, or just making you giggle with his funny antics. He's got a friendly face and a wagging tail that says "hello!" to everyone he meets. Though we're not sure how he feels about other dogs, one thing's for sure—Lincoln will be your best buddy. He's the kind of dog who believes every day is a chance for a new adventure and a fresh batch of belly rubs. If you're ready to welcome a whirlwind of joy into your home, come meet Lincoln today!

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Luna (Photos 10/12/2026)

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Marietta, OH

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Luna is a beautiful 3-year old female German Shepherd who was brought to the HSOV on October 8th 2026 by a Good Samaritan who found her on State Route 550 in the Cutler Ohio area. Luna was microchipped but was not reclaimed by her owner. Luna has a black shorthaired coat with tan markings on her chest/legs, a long tail, and a gorgeous German Shepherd face with copper-colored eyes, a long slender muzzle, and extra-large erect ears. These photos of Luna were taken on October 12th 2026 when HSOV Shelter Manager Tracy Lynn Moore accompanied her for outdoor glamour pictures. Luna looked very regal and posed like royalty for her Petfinder/Adoptapet/Facebook debuts. Luna is an intelligent girl who quickly obeyed the 'sit' command and was very attentive and polite. Luna has a friendly disposition and a sweet personality. She is fairly big girl who weighs perhaps 65-70 lbs. In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Luna was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her. Since she was not reclaimed, Luna went home with a foster family on October 14th who plans to adopt her after she is spayed.

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Hyper (Photos 9/29/2026)

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

Marietta, OH

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Hyper is a beautiful one-year old female German Shepherd mix who was brought to the HSOV on September 25th 2026 by Good Samaritans who found her on State Route 821 in the Lower Salem, Ohio area. Hyper was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped. This gorgeous girl has a black-and-tan coat, a long tail, and an adorable German Shepherd face with brown eyes, a tan mask, a slender muzzle, and large erect ears. Her left ear has a slight semi-erect appearance. Hyper has a happy outgoing personality. Hyper is a bit of a "Houdini" since she is an accomplished escape artist when it comes to figuring out how to free herself from a floor crate .. And obviously quite intelligent (smile). These photos of Hyper were taken on September 27th 2026 when, much to her delight, HSOV Volunteer Angel Grosklos slipped a leash around Hyper's neck and accompanied her for an adventure in our photo area. Hyper was full of playful energy and paused occasionally for glamour pictures. She was curious about cars driving into the parking lot, watching volunteers walking dogs in distance, and watching several of our outdoor shelter mascot kitties nearby. Hyper seemed a little too interested in the cats but, of course, we don't know what her motive might have been. Hyper weighs 49 lbs and was fairly strong on a leash. Angel discovered that Hyper will 'sit pretty' after she expends some youthful energy and begins to relax. In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Hyper will be held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family will have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership.

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Bear (Photos 10/4/2026)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

Marietta, OH

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Not good with cats,

Story

Bear is a handsome young adult male (perhaps one-year old) German Shepherd who was brought to the HSOV on October 4th 2026 a member of the Marietta Ohio City Police Department after Bear was found on the 900 block of Fifth Street in Marietta Ohio. He was wearing a sturdy collar with a name tag ("Bear") on his collar, but there was neither an id tag with his owner's contact information nor a dog license tag .. And Bear was not microchipped. Bear has a black-and-tan coat, a long bushy tail, and a classic German Shepherd face with dark brown eyes, a slender muzzle, and extra-large erect ears. These photos of Bear were taken on the afternoon of October 4th when HSOV Shelter Manager Tracy Lynn Moore accompanied him for outdoor pictures. Bear had a lot to talk about during his initial photos earlier that day in the lobby, and he continued the conversation during his photo session when he saw several of our HSOV outdoor mascot kitties. Based upon his reactions toward the cats, we would not trust him to be kind to them or accept them as his friends. Bear hadn't yet stepped on the scales but likely weighs 70-75 lbs. He is very strong on a leash. In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Bear will be held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that his family will have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership. Surprisingly nobody has called or came looking for Bear as of October 7th 2026.

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Sasha

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos

Lancaster, OH

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

House-trained,

Story

Meet Sasha! 🌟 At just 3 years old, Sasha has already overcome so much. She was picked up by Franklin County in April after being hit by a car on I-670, suffering pelvic and hip fractures. But this brave girl didn’t let that stop her! 💪🐾 She’s fully healed and runs, plays, and enjoys life to the fullest. Sasha’s a spayed German Shepherd with a big heart and a big personality. She’s smart, protective, sometimes silly — and absolutely devoted once she bonds with you. She loves a good game of tug, chasing Jolly balls, and keeping watch over her yard like a true Shepherd queen. 👑 Her foster mom says Sasha has come a long way with patience, structure, and training. She’s working with trainer and learning that the world isn’t such a scary place. She needs someone experienced who understands the strong, loyal spirit of a GSD. ✅ Crate trained ✅ Great in the yard with a secure fence ✅ Sweet, affectionate, and hilarious once she trusts you 🚫 Best in a home without small kids or small animals Sasha’s perfect match? Someone who loves the Shepherd energy — confident, consistent, and committed to her continued growth. 🐕‍🦺💛 Trainer Brian has even offered to help with her transition and continued training for her adopter! If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a loyal companion who’ll give you her all, Sasha is waiting. 🏡💖

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Linus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

Lancaster, OH

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Linus! Linus came to us as a stray, and may have been on his own for quite some time. Unfortunately Linus was very overwhelmed with the chaotic and scary shelter environment, so he has gone to foster with our vet. While Linus may be shy with strangers, once he is comfortable with you he is a sweet, affectionate and playful pup! He has a very typical Shepherd personality; not so sure about strangers, but once you're in his circle of friends he will follow you everywhere.If you have other animals in your home, we recommend bringing them in to do a meet and greet before taking Linus home. If you are interested in meeting Linus, please submit an adoption form on our website: fairfieldcountydogs.com and we will contact you to arrange a time to visit. Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Black Weight: 73 Age: 1yrs 1mths 2wks

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