Spice (Neutered) (Photos 3/25/2024) Pit Bull Terrier Mix Marietta, OH

Spice is a handsome 2-1/2 year old male American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was found on Colegate Drive in Marietta Ohio around 10:30am on the morning of October 31, 2023. Fortunately for Spice, a Good Samaritan was able to persuade him to accompany her to the safety of our shelter and away from the busy road where he was roaming around. Spice was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.

Spice has a dark brown/brindle-and-white short smooth coat, a long tail, and a beautiful symmetrically-marked face with dark brown eyes, a dark chocolate nose, and short floppy ears.

This big boy was understandably very nervous when he was brought to the HSOV, and it broke our hearts to see how scared and terrified he truly was. Our compassionate staff and kennel techs have worked their magic with Spice over the past few months, and they have managed to calm his fears and to help him realize he is among friends who care about him and love him unconditionally.

These updated photos of Spice were taken on March 25, 2024 when HSOV Kennel Tech Hannah McClain spent quality time with him on a bright sunny afternoon. Spice casually meandered around our photo area but always stayed close to Hannah and looked to her for moral support, comfort, and security.

Spice has a friendly, rather cautious personality and prefers not to rush into a relationship. Hannah wanted to let potential adopters that Spice is a sweet dog who just takes a few minutes to warm up to new people that he doesn't yet know, so please don't judge him based upon his kennel presence.

Spice was a pushover for 'good boy' treats' and waited patiently until Hannah told him it was ok to take the small treats .. And then Spice gently took them from Hannah's hand.

Spice weighs 55 lbs and has already been neutered.

We kept hoping that someone would recognize Spice and help us reunite him with his family, but that happy reunion has not taken place.

In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Spice 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 Spice.

Our HSOV Kennel Techs would love to introduce you to Spice and tell you about all of his good qualities and share their experience taking care of him these past six months.