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My basic info
Breed
Mastiff
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
93 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
50660479
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
!! I'M CURRENTLY IN THE SHELTER !! !! I'M IN NEED OF A FOSTER HOME !! When he first arrived at CCR, we knew Zeus was a big boy with an even bigger heart! In spite of his bad luck, it was clear to us that he wanted nothing more than to have a friend (and maybe a stuffed animal or two!) by his side.
He eventually got his wish and was adopted by a young couple, and for the next several months we had hoped Zeus was thriving in his new home. Unfortunately, however, Zeus was returned to us in December of 2022, just four months after his initial adoption, and he's had a difficult time adjusting to life in the shelter ever since. Zeus struggles with severe reactivity to other dogs, and weighing in at 93lbs he turned out to be too much to handle for his adopters at the time.
All of this being said, Zeus is probably the living embodiment of a "gentle giant". Zeus is one of the friendliest and most affectionate dogs to have graced us at CCR, he absolutely adores people and the only thing he may love more is all the stuffed animals he keeps with him wherever he goes! At just over 2 years old he still has plenty of energy to burn. He loves playing tug of war and keep-away with the staff, and he's known to enjoy a game of fetch if the price is right! Zeus is well past the puppy/teenage stage of needing constant high energy outlets and is perfectly content exploring the outdoors on his own (as long as you're nearby) or cozying up on the couch to watch a movie. He truly is a well-rounded guy who just wants a pal to keep him company!
Due to his size and on-leash reactivity- we suggest that Zeus be the only animal in the home and only go into a house with adults or children over the age of 15.
Zeus' annual care has been generously donated by his guardian angel - Dave S.
!! I'M CURRENTLY IN THE SHELTER !! !! I'M IN NEED OF A FOSTER HOME !! When he first arrived at CCR, we knew Zeus was a big boy with an even bigger heart! In spite of his bad luck, it was clear to us that he wanted nothing more than to have a friend (and maybe a stuffed animal or two!) by his side.
He eventually got his wish and was adopted by a young couple, and for the next several months we had hoped Zeus was thriving in his new home. Unfortunately, however, Zeus was returned to us in December of 2022, just four months after his initial adoption, and he's had a difficult time adjusting to life in the shelter ever since. Zeus struggles with severe reactivity to other dogs, and weighing in at 93lbs he turned out to be too much to handle for his adopters at the time.
All of this being said, Zeus is probably the living embodiment of a "gentle giant". Zeus is one of the friendliest and most affectionate dogs to have graced us at CCR, he absolutely adores people and the only thing he may love more is all the stuffed animals he keeps with him wherever he goes! At just over 2 years old he still has plenty of energy to burn. He loves playing tug of war and keep-away with the staff, and he's known to enjoy a game of fetch if the price is right! Zeus is well past the puppy/teenage stage of needing constant high energy outlets and is perfectly content exploring the outdoors on his own (as long as you're nearby) or cozying up on the couch to watch a movie. He truly is a well-rounded guy who just wants a pal to keep him company!
Due to his size and on-leash reactivity- we suggest that Zeus be the only animal in the home and only go into a house with adults or children over the age of 15.
Zeus' annual care has been generously donated by his guardian angel - Dave S.
Please go to our website at www.chicagocaninerescue.org for our Adoption Hours.
Please go to our website at www.chicagocaninerescue.org for our Adoption Hours.
More about this shelter
CCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. In just over seven years, CCRF has saved the lives of over 2,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies.
CCRF now assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in Midwest - the dogs and cats that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters.
CCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. In just over seven years, CCRF has saved the lives of over 2,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies.
CCRF now assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in Midwest - the dogs and cats that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters.
