Curious adoptable Ohio dog is ready for summer sprinklers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gonzo, a dog at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, is ready to join a family for summer vacation.
Animal Care Manager Hannah Henschen said the 4-year-old, male pit bull mix has a taste for adventure, but also loves to play in water. Gonzo has been at the shelter for a few months as of Wednesday, and she's not sure how he hasn't been adopted yet.
"He would be great for the summertime. I think he'd be great out on hikes, maybe go to a park somewhere, or the lake or a pond, something he can swim in," Henschen said. "He likes to play in sprinklers and just kind of bask in the water, so he's a really fun guy."
Henschen added that Gonzo gets along with other dogs, but should meet them ahead of adoption. She noted he is a very curious dog and loves to spend time exploring.
"He's got some energy to him, but I think if he has those adventurous outlets, after his adventure time, he'll probably just lay on the couch and hang out with you," Henschen said.
Gonzo is available for meet-and-greets at the Franklin County Dog Shelter, located at 4340 Tamarack Blvd. in Columbus, and costs just $18 to adopt. Below are some additional dogs up for adoption as well:
Butch
- White Argentine Dogo
- 5-year-old male
- Housetrained and walks well on leash, according to shelter
- Gets along with dogs but should meet others in the home before adoption
- Neutered and up to date on shots
Kat
- Black small breed mix
- 3-month-old female
- Spayed and up to date on shots
Mac
- Black and white terrier and pit bull mix
- 1-year-old male
- Food-motivated and knows how to sit on command, according to shelter
- Gets along with other dogs, but should meet others in the home before adoption
- Neutered and up to date on shots
Ginger
- Tan and lilac medium breed mix
- 8-year-old female
- Housetrained
- Spayed and up to date on shots