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Rain

Australian Cattle Dog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos

Parkersburg, WV

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Rain 🌧️🐾 Rain is a 7-year-old Cattle Dog mix who came to us as a stray and was unfortunately never reclaimed. This sweet senior still has plenty of energy and spunk left in her! Rain is easy to walk and appears to be house trained, making her a wonderful companion for someone looking for a loyal, low-maintenance best friend. She’s ready to spend her golden years soaking up love and giving it right back. 💛 Interested in giving Rain the forever home she deserves? Apply today at HSOP.org or stop by the shelter to fill out an adoption application! 🐶

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CiCi

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 9 mos

Point Pleasant, WV

Size

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

Details

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Jake (Neutered) New Bio

Blue Heeler Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult

Marietta, OH

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Jake is a sweet one-year old male (possible) Hound/Blue Heeler mix who was brought to the HSOV on October 14, 2024 by a Washington County Ohio Deputy Sheriff. Jake was found near the Dollar General Store in Belpre Ohio earlier that day and was taken into custody by the Belpre City Police in hopes that his owner could be located. Unfortunately Jake's family/owner was not found, This handsome boy was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped. Jake has a shiny black-and-tan coat with a beautiful patch of blue ticking on his chest, a long tail, and a cute face with dark brown eyes, a dusting of blue/white on his muzzle and a thin stripe on his forehead, and large floppy ears which frame his face. These photos were taken shortly after Jake made his debut at HSOV late in the afternoon on October 14th. Jake spent a little time relaxing in the lobby with HSOV Manager Tracy Lynn and soaked up some loving attention while he waited patiently for several 'wild and crazy' kittens to finish their photo sessions. Jake weighs 42 lbs and has a super sweet personality. Since he was not reclaimed, Jake was neutered on January 13, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine. Jake enjoyed an extended out-of-shelter 'vacation' at Boxers Bed & Biscuits from mid-March 2025 to mid-June 2025 thanks to the generosity of a group of dedicated HSOV volunteers/supporters. Jake returned to HSOV on June 20, 2025 and has enjoyed his own private “bachelor’s pad/man cave” in a spacious room adjacent to the shelter lobby. If you have been in our shelter, you have most likely heard Jake making his own excitement by pushing his stainless steel bowl around like an imaginary ice hockey puck. .. And we must say that he is quite an accomplished player. Jake is good with other dogs and his adult people friends, but he is not good with cats or young children We are including several of Jake’s favorite toys/activities in his description (thanks to HSOV Volunteers Miley Kiggans and Levi Emil de Leeuw who are the co-Presidents of Jake’s Fan Club). Jake is a 'smaller little firecracker' (we LOVED Levi's cute description of Jake!!) with lots of love to give to his people friends. Jake is full of playful energy and is surprising good on a leash when he is outside the shelter. Jake loves water puddles/ponds as witnessed by Miley Kiggans when she accompanied him on an off-site walk during a rainy afternoon. Jake also loves peanut butter, pig ears, rope toys and stuffed toys (not necessarily in that order). We all agree that Jake is a totally different dog when you are with him outside the shelter .. Like many dogs, Jake's shelter presence does not represent his true character. Jake's 'ice hockey playtime with his stainless-steel bowl does not define his personality/behavior out of his 'bachelor's pad/man cave' residence. Jake has a sweet personality He isn’t a very big dog when you see him in person (less than 50 lbs). Jake is currently about 2-1/2 years old and has now spent the majority of his life with us. Jake would love to find a home with his special person/soulmate who would give him the love, playtime, and companionship which he is longing for.

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Piglet aka Piggie (RN Brutus)

Cattle Dog Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Marietta, OH

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Piglet (affectionately known as Piggie) is a handsome 8-year old male Pit Bull Terrier/Red Heeler mix who came to the HSOV during the overnight/early morning hours on January 26, 2024 when he was placed in one of our outside kennels near the front door of our shelter. Piglet was wearing a collar but, unfortunately, there was neither an id tag nor a dog tag on his collar ... And he was not microchipped. No information was left with Piglet, so we don't know if someone found him as a stray or whether his owner left him with us for some unknown reason. Piglet has a white short smooth coat with beautiful red/brown ticking and a large brown patch on his right side, a long tail, and an adorable symmetrically-marked face with amber-colored eyes, a liver-colored nose, and large floppy ears. Piglet might possibly have some Pointer ancestors in his family tree since at first glance he appears to have physical traits of that breed .. But he never went 'on point' when HSOV Kennel Tech Bradyn Morris helped him with this photo session on the afternoon of February 3, 2024. Piggie was full of energy and ready for 'fun-and-games' or an extra-long walk instead of posing for boring still-life pictures, but he humored us with a few great poses. Piglet weighs 64.2 lbs and is strong on the other end of a leash. In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Piglet was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership. Sadly, nobody called or came looking for this magnificent boy. We've learned that Piglet was actually left in the outside kennel by his family :( .. And his real name is Brutus. An individual who was a friend of the family provided information about Brutus. He is NOT good with children (especially when food is involved), and he is NOT good with cats since he will cause mortal harm to them. Piglet aka Brutus is tolerant of other dogs. He does best with those who tend to leave him alone and aren't 'in his face'. We had listed Piglet's age as being 2-3 years old when he was first posted. We learned later that he was older than we originally believed and was likely 8-years old when he was left at our shelter. Piglet would love to find a fabulous home with someone special (possibly as an ‘only child’). He will be neutered before an adoption is finalized but could be fostered while he is awaiting that procedure. Piglet was neutered on March 23, 2026 and was also given rabies vaccine.

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Muffin (Photos 5/28/2026)

Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler

Female, Adult

Marietta, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Muffin is a cute 2-year old female American Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler who was brought to the HSOV on May 21st 2026 after she was found in Devola Ohio (exact location is unknown). This little sweetheart has a white coat with blue ticking and large patches of black, a long tail, and a beautiful symmetrically-marked Blue Heeler face with brown 'teddy bear' eyes, a slender muzzle, and extra-large erect ears. These outdoor photos of Muffin were taken on May 28th 2026 when HSOV Kennel Tech Abilene Laskowski accompanied Muffin for updated pictures. Muffin was a delight to photograph and to watch as she explored new territory and sniffed around the green grassy area. This little dollbaby has the sweetest, most affectionate personality. Muffin tends to be a bit shy at first but, within a few minutes, she is your new best friend. Muffin attended an off-site event at the Farmer's Market in Marietta Ohio on the morning of May 30th and, according to reliable sources, she was definitely a social butterfly who knew instinctively how to 'work the crowd' (smile). The volunteer who accompanied Muffin to the event also told us that she was a very good girl who enjoyed the car ride. Muffin weighs 35 lbs and is a rather petite young lady when you see her in person. She walks fairly well on a leash. In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Muffin was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that her family would have an opportunity to reclaim her with proof of ownership. Sadly, nobody called or came looking for this sweet young lady. Since she was not reclaimed, Muffin is now available for foster-to-adopt while she awaits her spay procedure. She can be officially adopted after she is spayed (a requirement for HSOV adoptions to be finalized). Update: Muffin went home with a foster family on June 1st 2026 who plans to adopt her after she is spayed. Muffin was returned by her foster family on June 5, 2026 because she was protective of her food with smaller dogs in the home (which the family would likely have been able to work out) .. But since there was a young child in the home, they made the decision that Muffin should be placed in a more appropriate home.

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Muffin (Photos 5/22/2026)

Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler

Female, Adult

Marietta, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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