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My name is Sheva!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Akita
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
HSOV-A-3591

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Sheva (whose real name is Sheba) is a beautiful 3-1/2 year old female Akita mix who was surrendered by her owner to the Washington County Ohio Dog Warden on November 19, 2024 because she could no longer physically take care of Sheva.

Sheva has a dense/thick white coat with subtle tan shading, a long fluffy tail, and an adorable face with large blue eyes, a liver-colored nose, and small erect ears. Sheva's left ear is deformed (most likely due to an old ear infection or a hematoma).

These photos were taken on November 22, 2024 when HSOV Volunteer Emma Dahlgren accompanied Sheva for outdoor pictures. The weather was bitter cold that day with brisk winds, but Sheva didn't seem to notice since her heavy/dense coat kept her warm .. And she was oblivious of the fact that Emma and our photographer were shivering while waiting for her to pose pretty for the camera (smile).

We don't know yet how Sheva feels about children, cats, and other dogs since that information was not provided when she was surrendered.

Sheva weighs 40 lbs. She will be spayed before being adopted by her new family.

Sheva is looking for a loving home with an experienced individual/family who is familiar with the Akita breed. She could be fostered while she awaits her spay procedure with an approved HSOV adoption/foster application.

Update: Sheva went home with a foster family on December 24, 2024. Sheva is still available for adoption. If you would like to adopt this beautiful girl, please complete an HSOV adoption application and submit for approval. Once approved, we will make arrangements with Sheva's foster family to bring her to the shelter for a meet-and-greet to see if she is the 'girl of your dreams'.

Sheva came back from her foster home on Christmas Day through no fault of her own since her foster mother was allergic to her.

Update: Sheva went home with a foster family on January 3, 2025 who plans to adopt her after she is spayed.

Sheva came back to HSOV on January 8, 2025 since her foster family wanted a smaller dog. They reported that Sheva was a very well-behaved girl in their home and that she loved the snow. Sheva was good with older children that she interacted with.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
HSOV-A-3591
Contact
Amy Rogers
Address
90 Mt. Tom Road, Marietta, OH 45750

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

The HSOV Adoption application is available at our shelter during normal hours of operation and may also be completed online via our website.

2.

Approve Application

Shelter management reviews applications for approval. If approved, potential adopters will be notified.

3.

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.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

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)

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