Jax is a handsome male (possible Black Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier mix) puppy who made his debut into the world on December 3, 2025 when his beautiful mother (Mavis) gave birth to Jax and his nine brothers/sisters. Momma Mavis had been brought to the HSOV on November 25, 2025 by a Good Samaritan who found her on Main Street in Belpre Ohio in the vicinity of McHappy's Bake Shoppe. Mavis was not wearing a collar, and she was not microchipped. Mavis was very pregnant when she entered our shelter, and we knew that she would soon be giving birth to several puppies based upon her size. Fortunately for Mavis, one of our wonderful foster mothers offered her the hospitality of a temporary home later in the day on November 25th so that Mavis would have a safe comfortable haven to give birth and to raise her babies. Jax has a sleek black velvet coat with a vertical white stripe on his chest, a long tail, and an adorable face with dark brown eyes, a splash of white on his muzzle, and large floppy ears. Jax and his siblings have affectionate, super playful personalities. Mavis returned to our shelter on February 4th since her puppies were fully weaned, and their foster mother continues to care for her puppies. These photos of Jax were taken on February 21st 2026 while he posed for some professional-looking portraits and gave us his cool, calm, and collected renditions of his classic "The Name is Bond.. James Bond" impersonations complete with facial expressions. HSOV is currently accepting adoption applications for Jax and several of his siblings. Jax will be neutered before being officially adopted by his new family. He could be fostered-to-adopt while he is awaiting his neuter appointment with an approved HSOV foster/adoption application.