Adopt

My name is ZEUS!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Pay Fee

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $100

This helps Emerald Street Kennels with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer
Color
White - with Black
Age
12 years old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

***NEEDS FOSTER or FOREVER HOME***
Currently in Boise boarding kennels

Meet ZEUS !

He is an affectionate, people-loving, 45-lb, 12-year-old male pitbull mix who is looking for a quiet, stable home willing to provide comfort care after all that he has endured. Despite his past, he is friendly, loving and deeply human-oriented.

ZEUS is fine with off-leash doggy playgroups at his boarding kennel, but he doesn't really engage. He enjoys sniffing the room and resting. He adores all the attention that he receives from the staff and volunteers. He loves treats and food. ZEUS walks well on a loose leash and with other dogs. He even 'checks in' with his handler (see video).

ZEUS was lucky to be in a foster home to recover from neuter surgery. We learned that he is housetrained, cratetrained, and sleeps through the night. He loves exploring new smells around the house or on walks. He loves peanut butter so can pass the time in his crate or when you are away from him with a lick mat or a stuffed Kong.

ZEUS is fine with resident dogs, but has not learned how to share resources like your love and your food. He will let you know about his displeasure with a warning growl. We are looking for a home where this behaviour can either be managed (i.e., avoid these situations) or a home without other dogs.

ZEUS should be fine in any calm home, including respectful elementary school age kids. He would be ideal for an older couple looking to walk each day.

ZEUS is healthy, neutered, microchipped and current on vaccines for his forever family.

MORE PHOTOS/VIDEO: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HiHLszTQqmPVAf2h8

Complete an easy, online application to meet ZEUS in Boise. APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/U3UUbdpNzZVpxP9h8

BACKGROUND: ZEUS (former TARYN) and his brother were found November 2025 living in substandard conditions after their family abandoned them. They both received emergency vet care for starvation, dehydration, and other complications from prolonged neglect. Despite all they’ve endured, they are gentle, soft-natured, and incredibly sweet.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Kimmie Miller
Phone
Address
Boise, ID 83704
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Home Check

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Volunteers may assist with transport out of area.

Go meet their pets

Application is required before meeting the dog with a volunteer, but the public can visit the business anytime that they are open and ask if employees have time to show the dog. We bring the foster dogs to offsite events for promotion.

More about this shelter

Owners of Emerald Street Kennels accept foster dogs at their place of business. Volunteers walk and promote the dogs for adoption while staff/employees feed and care for the dogs while they wait for their forever family.

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