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While we do not have animals sleeping on the roof, every space under it is FULL! We absolutely cannot take in anymore animals at this time. We have taken in 23 animals in less than 3 weeks.
If you find a dog, please post it on the Mason County Lost & Found Animals group to hopefully reunite it with its owners.
Breed: Hound mix?
Sex: Male
Neutered: Yes
Approximate Age: 4 years 6 monthsAge is estimated and includes the time the dog has been at the shelter
Size: Large (55 lbs)
Color: Brindle with white chest
Coat: Smooth
Children: OK with children
Other Dogs: OK with dogs
Notes: Homer is a quirky, energetic guy who loves to stretch his long legs. He is sweet natured and while he may seem a little bit awkward at times, he is full of love. Homer, Mixed Breed, 4 years, neutered male, Large (55 lbs). Sweet natured, loves to run and play. Good with other animals and kids.
This dog has been available for 174 days
If you are interested in Homer phone 304-675-6458 for an appointment to meet him at Mason County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday - Wednesday: Viewing/Adoption 12pm-4pm, Friday: Viewing/Adoption 12pm-4pm.
Available for adoption on this date: Apr 15th, 2024
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
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Adoption fee for a dog is $100 (cash or check, non-refundable). Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, first vaccines including Rabies, worming, flea treatment and for dogs a microchip. All animals are spayed/neutered when old enough.
To adopt you must be at least 18 years of age and provide a current ID. You must complete an Adoption Application form and pass reference checks before you can take a dog home. See the Adoption Information here. Most of our dogs are strays, therefore we can only guess whether they are good with other animals or children by observing the behavior of the animal in the kennel and their interaction with the shelter staff.- Adoption fee for a dog is $100 and for a cat is $50 (cash or check, non-refundable). Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, first vaccines including Rabies, worming, flea treatment and for dogs a microchip. All animals are spayed/neutered when old enough.
- Dogs can be adopted out of state with the proper identification required (see below), unless they have not been spayed/neutered, in which case they are restricted to residents of Mason and adjacent counties (Mason, Cabell, Putnam, Jackson County). West Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats adopted from the animal shelter are spayed/neutered.
- To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide a picture ID with a current address at the time of the adoption.
- Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
- Every new owner of a pet adopted from Mason County Animal Shelter shall have the pet sterilized within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
- Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving West Virginia.
- Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.