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Zeus

Mixed Breed · Male

Zeus came to us last year having spent 3 years locked in a filthy shed. He was locked away when he was only a pup so he was never shown any affection, any love or comfort or how to behave. Because of the abuse and neglect he suffered, Zeus has now become one of the more difficult dogs to rehome. So now Zeus will have to wait for that one in a million home. A home with an experienced owner, someone willing to take time to come and meet him, let him learn to trust, a home with a large secure garden where he can run and play and follow his owner around. Zeus is an extremely loyal dog, smart, resilient and so grateful for the little things most dogs take for granted.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇮🇪Blackrock

Shelter

Dogs Angels Ireland

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Zeus home

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About Zeus

What life with Zeus looks like

Zeus is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Angels Ireland in Blackrock.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇪Adopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zeus, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zeus?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Angels Ireland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zeus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zeus if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Angels Ireland will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zeus already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Zeus isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Angels Ireland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zeus and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.