Zeus is a four year old laid back gentle giant. He sleeps through the night either on his love seat or inside his crate. I have not closed his crate door, but don't think he'd mind if it was closed. He's just a very easy, chill kind of guy. He lives with two female dogs with no problem. He also did very well with all the dogs at the vet. His prior owner states that he's good with all pets and is kid and people friendly. He wags his tail constantly when he sees people. He loves everyone. Zeus was an outside dog at his former house and was said to not be house trained.He hasn't had any potty accidents at my home. He is taken out every 3-4 hours during the day & praised for doing his business outside. Zeus came to MTM from Virginia Beach with an ear infection in both ears. His foster has has no problem cleaning his ears or putting eye drops in his eye. His behavior is fantastic and allows the vet to exam, trim nails easily. Bath time is easy too. Zeus has a gentle approach, his tail will whip the walls or anything close to him. He enjoys walking around the yard and listens when called. Leash manners need some work. Not bad, but he's a strong guy. Prey drive is non existent so far, squirrels can run and he doesn't chase after them. He eats dry dog food and has no resource guarding. You can take food or a bone from him. Zeus is really just a great dog and loves everyone he meets. His strong tail may be a bit much for a small child, but he's gentle enough to be with older children. He hasn't jumped up or been invasive when meeting anyone. He knows the "sit command" & how to shake. His paw may hit you in the face, be careful! Lol Zeus: Good with dogs, cats and all people. Easy to handle. Rides well in the car. Eats dry dog food. Crate trained. Potty trained
Fostered in Virginia Beach
Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our funds are used for rescuing the dogs.
Our rescue policy requires the following:
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.
Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner.
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. Veterinary records will be checked.
All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home.
All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home.
Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed.
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.
Approved adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and Kentucky.
You must be at least 21 years of age to apply and legally sign our contract for adoption.
Applications must be completed by the homeowner.
We do not adopt giant breed dogs to renters.
If you are renting, and you are applying to adopt a dog that is not a giant breed, permission to adopt an animal must be obtained from the landlord or property owner.
We do not adopt giant breed dogs to homes with children under 6 years of age.
Homes with children should have a fenced yard.
Applications will be denied if anyone residing in the household has a record indicating drug/alcohol abuse, theft, or violence.
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.
Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface.
Homes with highly varnished floors must have non-slip area rugs or mats wherever your animal walks or rests frequently.
**Puppy Adoption Policy**
To ensure proper house training and socialization, puppies will only be adopted to homes where an adult will not be away more than an hour per day, per month of age of the puppy, up to 6 months.
Certain large-breed dogs should not be sterilized prior to 12 - 18 months of age. If you adopt an intact puppy, you will sign an adoption contract agreeing to have the dog sterilized at your expense at the time your veterinarian recommends.
Proof of sterilization must be provided to Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue as soon as the procedure is completed. If the puppy is not sterilized as required, Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to claim legal ownership of the dog.
**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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