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