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My name is Zeus!

Posted 3 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Great Dane
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21063687-D240093

My details

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

My story

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I’m Zeus, chief god of the Greeks.
Oh no. That was a different Zeus.
 
I’m Zeus. The 4 year old Great Dane saved from a North Carolina shelter.
 
But I’m awesome just the same.
 
I am so friendly and sweet that the pilot that brought me to Maryland wanted to adopt me. He actually asked his wife and she said no. (He should re-home her!)
 
I am crate trained and potty trained. I am good in the house as long as there isn’t something super tempting around like a bag of treats or steak sitting on the counter. I take treats extremely gently. I know sit and am working on down now. I sometimes lose my head and jump on people.
 
I am a happy boy. I have moderate energy. I love to shake my stuffy toys. I love playing fetch with the ball and I even bring the ball back. I also love a bully stick or filled Kong to chew on. My foster mom says I’m a good boy and I don’t resource guard. My foster mom always feeds us all separately though because she says it’s best to not create a problem.
 
I am living with 2 Great Danes. I love to play chase with the female. I mainly just chase her then she chases me until she has had enough and then I meander around and ignore her. My foster mom says the male dane in the house is a “butt” so it’s best I don’t meet him. But I’m open to meeting any dog.
 
There is a little ankle biter dog who lives next door that barks at me and I pretty much ignore him.
 
I sleep in my crate at night and go in with a couple of treats. I am quiet as a church mouse all night. I am left in a room during the day if foster mom can’t watch me and I’m not destructive. I did puff up the comforter on the bed to make it nice and comfy for me but I don’t chew anything like furniture.
 
My foster mom says I am excited to go on a leash and I pull but should get better with practice. I now use a gentle leader and I am perfect with that.
 
I love car rides (and plane rides if you happen to want to take me on a plane). I literally just lay down in the car and occasionally sit up to look out the window.
 
I’m happy and confident and love all people big or small. I have not been introduced to cats but my foster mom thinks I would chase them if they ran because I am all about playing chase with my friends when I’m in the yard.
 
I don’t seem bothered by loud noises like the leaf blower or thunder or the vacuum cleaner. I love to be petted all over. I was ok for my bath. I liked the rub down but not the water but my foster mom thinks I just am not used to it.
 
I am very treat motivated so that should help with training.
 
I am friendly with kids so a dog savvy kid should be great. I would love a canine sibling but I would be fine as an only pet also.
 
My foster mom took me to Home Depot and I was amazing. I walked around and sniffed and met new people and was really the bestest boy.

Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy:

Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include but are not limited to pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed.

Important notes before applying.

  • Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina.
  • We will not adopt giant breed dogs to renters.
  • Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption.
  • Homes with children should have a fenced yard.
  • Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care.
  • Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption.  Proof of any of the following exceptions is required:
    • The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team.
    • The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
    • A veterinarian has determined the sterilization procedure would harm the intact dog. 
  • We believe in Force Free Training Methods and do not approve of methods or devices using pain or force to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior. 
  • Homes with highly varnished steps must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. **We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit.

For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com

**Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure.  We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances.

**PA Kennel License: 05845



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November 30, 2024, 12:33 pm
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Contact info

Pet ID
21063687-D240093
Contact
Peg Beniot
Phone
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Address
Manassas, VA 20112
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Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue, Inc. concentrates rescue efforts on Mastiffs and other giant breed dogs and mixes. MTM encompasses the following Mid-Atlantic states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina.
Our mission is to provide our dogs with the best chance to live in a safe environment, and to be treated with respect, compassion, and integrity. We strive to ensure the best match for our dogs and our applicants. We aspire to educate prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a giant breed dog into their homes. Through our efforts, we will improve the quality of life for animals and reduce the number of euthanized animals.

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