Dog Finder

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.