zeus

ADOP RESCUE- SPACE -Needs placement by 06/12 11am
Animal ID: Zeus A1246577
Age: 3 Years old
Sex: Unaltered Male
Weight: 57.2lbs
Heartworm Status: Positive
Intake Type: Stray found on 1818 N WESTMORELAND RD 75212

Bio
Meet Zeus, a gentle 3-year-old boy who's looking for a patient and loving home. From our volunteer observations, Zeus seems to prefer the company of other calm dogs and often stays close to handlers. He appears to be treat-motivated and has shown signs of wanting affection, though he can be a bit shy at first. With some time and patience, Zeus may blossom into a wonderful companion. Come meet Zeus today!
Zeus is at risk for euthanasia due to the current shelter capacity. Currently the shelter is above capacity to adequately house and care for animals. Zeus has been in shelter for over 30 days and would benefit from individualized attention with a foster, adopter or rescue partner.
Medical Notes
06/05: P is BAR, nose is clear. No signs of CIRD at this time. Medical will continue to monitor.
Starting second round of doxy for hw.
Shelter Observation
04/25: avoids eye contact a slight tail wag.
Volunteer Observation
05/27: Easy Going
Good Manners;Good on Leash;Pottied Immediately
Social (People);Loose/Wiggly Body
Warms Up;Wants to Sniff;Solicits Pets
What a good pup! Zeus was good on the leash going outside and was non-reactive to the barking dogs in the kennel. He pottied right away and then spent some time smelling. He was a little shy but eventually came over to get pets, even following me around the yard. Mellow and sweet.
04/27: Avoidant/Fearful
Treat Motivated
Direct Eye Contact;Calm and Relaxed Body;Anxious (Lip Licking, Circling, Stress Yawning)
Zues is a dog that is going to blossom in a home environment. He showed all of the signs of wanting love (approaching, tail wags, etc) but is definitely fearful. I wasn?t able to get him out in the yards but he took many treats from me. He allowed me to pet him a few times but would flinch so I would stop. But then he?d approach me again, sniffing and licking my hand. Very head shy with the leash. Needs patience and love!
Playgroup Assessment
05/27: PG1 - SOCIAL & DG - DAINTY & GENTLE: Dog didn't mind the others and was open to sniff and socialize with group. Enjoyed on/off light socializing with the group but mostly kept to self and sniffed around yard and relaxed alone.
04/28: PG1 - SOCIAL & DG - DAINTY & GENTLE: People oriented and would mostly stay near the handlers in the yard. Gradually started to ease into things and feel a bit more comfortable in the yard. Seemed to prefer the company of other gentle dogs.