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My name is Zeus 4839!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 months ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
17997351-4839

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Zeus update 9/26/2025

Zeus was returned to VGSR after 3 years because of the health of his adopter. He is the same happy boy just a little older and a little grayer. He still gets along with my dogs and is great in the house and is crate trained trained. If you are looking older calm dog Zeus is the boy for you.

 

4/30/2022

Zeus! What a babe....  he is so sweet, not a kisser, and just an overall happy dog.  Zeus is an owner surrender  because he didn't get along with the family cat. He ended up in a full shelter and the shelter reached out to us to save him.  

Zeus gets along fine with dogs, and he loves kids and people in general.  What does he love more than anything?  BALLS.  Any type of ball, but mainly large tennis balls. He is very athletic!  Will catch a ball in his mouth 90% of the time when you throw it in the air. He will bring it back to you and drop it and wait for you to pick it up and throw again.  Zeus needs a yard and a family who will be dedicated to fetch!  He loves indoor fetch too - it doesn't matter to him! 

Zeus does fine in a crate, needs a bit more leash training, and is potty trained. His former  owner didn't crate him and let him roam free in the house and he was not destructive. He is a bit vocal and very curious. He likes to see what you are doing.  He is up to date on all his shots and was recently neutered.  He is thin and needs about 10 more pounds on him.  He does love treats and knows how to sit.  He comes when he is called. 

 He deserves his forever family! He is a great dog, and the right family will know how blessed they will be to get to adopt this beautiful light eyed boy. Want to know more about him or schedule a meet and greet? 

Approved adopters can contact htate1060@gmail.com for more info

 



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September 27, 2025, 5:14 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
17997351-4839
Contact
Address
PO Box 126, Sterling, VA 20167

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

An applicant first submits an application form with a non-refundable $10.00 (cash or check only) processing fee. VGSR reviews the application, then schedules an interview and home visit during which a number of questions are asked and the home is reviewed to be sure there is a contained/safe yard, and to meet the family involved. Once the application is approved, the applicant is asked to submit a $250.00 (cash or check ONLY) minimum adoption donation to VGSR to help defray the costs of getting the dog fully vetted and ready to be adopted, and the adoption is completed.

Go meet their pets

We currently holding adoption events at the following places please check our website for updated dates and times:


Petsmart
46220 Potomac Run Plaza
Sterling, VA 20164

Petsmart
2310 Legge Blvd.
Winchester, VA 22601

Petsmart
13241 Gateway Center Dr.
Building P
Gainesville, VA 20155

More about this rescue

We provide a valuable service by finding good homes for the German Shepherd Dogs in our care. In the seven plus years that we have been in existence, we have found homes for over 2,400 deserving dogs. We are currently enlisting active volunteers to help with the task of placing some really wonderful, but homeless, German Shepherd Dogs. Our goal is to place all GSDs that are accepted into our Rescue in loving homes in which the GSD and the family will thrive together.

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