Labrador Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption in Marietta, Ohio

Nasa is a handsome one-year old male Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV late in the afternoon on July 9, 2024 by a Good Samaritan who found him on River Road in the Lowell Ohio area (one mile towards Devola). Unfortunately Nasa was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.

This good-looking young man has a sleek black coat with a narrow white stripe on his chest, a long tail, and an adorable face with dark brown eyes, a black button nose, and short floppy ears.

In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Nasa 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 Nasa.

Nasa was neutered on September 22, 2025 and was also given rabies vaccine. Nasa weighs approximately 50 lbs.

We've learned that Nasa is good with his people friends but takes a little while to warm up to folks that he doesn't yet know or trust. Nasa tends to be selective of his doggy friends, and he does not accept cats into his circle of friends.

Nasa walks well on a leash and loves car rides.

Update: Nasa went home with a foster family on April 28, 2026 so that he could enjoy being in a nice home environment instead of a shelter kennel or floor crate while he was waiting for someone to offer him a forever home by adopting him.

Nasa returned to HSOV on May 22, 2026 after enjoying a month-long vacation with his foster dad, and we know that both of them were sad when their vacation ended for they truly loved each other. Nasa's foster dad gave him an A+ on his 'report card' and wanted potential adopters to know what an awesome Nasa really is (and hard to believe that he has been overlooked in our shelter). Thanks to Nasa's foster dad (Brayden Sallee) for providing these terrific updated photos of Nasa!!

After Nasa had some time to decompress from the shelter life, many of his true personality traits were apparent:

- Mr. Nasa knows how to pose for photos and is a natural for the camera lens.

- Calm and easygoing on car rides.

- Loves belly scratches and chew toys. Even likes playing fetch occasionally.

- Doesn’t mind being crated at night. During the day he’s spent most of his time
lounging around on the couch or running/playing in the open fields with his foster dad.

- Slow introductions are needed with all new people since he can be
somewhat apprehensive of strangers.

Nasa is available for adoption through the HSOV. Since Nasa is already neutered, he could leave our shelter immediately with an approved HSOV foster/adoption application.

The Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile dog breed known for its friendly demeanor and high intelligence. These dogs are often used as guide dogs for the visually impaired, search and rescue dogs, and excellent family pets. Labradors are known for their great sense of smell, strong build, and love of water, making them exceptional hunters and swimmers. With their loyal and loving nature, Labradors have rightfully earned their reputation as one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.

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