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Adopt Zeus

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

By the end of April 2025, we received an appeal via email from a man living in a village near Sassari. He had taken in two dogs from his brother, but now he was under a lot of stress with his landlord. The landlord did not allow the dogs in the house and did not want them to roam freely in the garden attached to the house. So, the man built a makeshift "shelter" to give the dogs some shelter, and he fenced everything off. The man and his wife liked the dogs and would also take them for walks whenever they could, but otherwise, the dogs were confined. It was a miserable situation that the couple no longer wanted to subject the dogs to. The man then reached out to various organizations for help. But either no response came or it was an outright rejection. The man was already very desperate when he finally turned to us. He described both dogs as very people-oriented and friendly, and also attached some pictures, though they were unfortunately very poor and not very informative. I explained to him that we still wanted to try to help, but first we needed to clarify some facts. Since we had made very bad experiences with taking in dogs from private individuals both on Sardinia and in Germany, due to behavioral lies or hidden serious illnesses, and given the already strained foster situation on Sardinia, we did not want to take any risks. Therefore, I asked one of our active helpers, who lived not far from the man seeking help, to check the situation on-site and form an impression of the dogs. Done. And based on what our helper reported, we could then decide to rescue the two dogs from their truly sad situation—and do so as quickly as possible. Since our helper had an enclosure available, she immediately agreed to take in the two dogs and organized their pickup. The man then thanked us very kindly in a loving email, saying that the two dogs now had the chance to find good homes through us. Angela and Zeus, as the two dogs are named, we got to personally meet during our project trip in early June. And yes, they are indeed two very lovable, very friendly, and people-oriented dogs who are enjoying their new environment very much. The thought of how miserable they had to live for a long time because heartless people did not even allow them the minimum amount of freedom made us very sad.

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Ende April 2025 erreichte uns per Mail ein Hilferuf von einem Mann, der in einem Dorf in der Nähe von Sassari lebt. Er hatte von seinem Bruder zwei Hunde übernommen, doch nun hatte er großen Stress mit seinem Vermieter. Der duldete die Hunde nicht im Haus und wollte auch nicht, dass sie im zum Haus gehörigen Gartengelände frei herumliefen. So zimmerte der Mann eine notdürftige "Hütte" zusammen, damit die Hunde zumindest einen Unterschlupf hätten, und grenzte alles mit einem Zaun ab. Der Mann und seine Frau hatten die Hunde gern, gingen auch mit ihnen spazieren, so oft es ihre Zeit erlaubte. Ansonsten waren die Hunde eingesperrt. Es war insgesamt eine erbärmliche Situation, die das Paar den Hunden nicht länger zumuten wollte. Der Mann bat dann bei verschiedenen Organisationen um Hilfe. Doch entweder kam gar keine Antwort oder eine Ablehnung. Der Mann war schon sehr verzweifelt, als er schließlich bei uns landete. Er schilderte beide Hunde als sehr menschenbezogen und freundlich, hängte auch Bilder an, die aber leider sehr schlecht und wenig aussagefähig waren. Ich erklärte ihm, dass wir trotzdem versuchen wollten, ihm bzw. den Hunden zu helfen, jedoch vorab noch einige Fakten klären müssten. Da wir bei Übernahmen von Hunden von Privatleuten sowohl auf Sardinien als auch in Deutschland sehr schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht hatten, weil wir hinsichtlich Verhaltensweisen der Hunde angelogen oder schwere Krankheiten verschwiegen worden waren, wollte ich angesichts der ohnehin angespannten Pflegestellensituation auf Sardinien kein Risiko eingehen. Ich bat daher eine unserer aktiven Helferinnen, die nicht weit entfernt von dem hilfesuchenden Mann entfernt wohnte, sich die Situation vor Ort anzuschauen und sich einen Eindruck von den Hunden zu machen. Gesagt. Getan. Und nach dem, was unsere Helferin berichtete, konnten wir dann entscheiden, die beiden Hunden aus ihrer wirklich traurigen Situation herauszuholen - und zwar so schnell wie möglich. Da bei unserer Helferin gerade ein Gehege freigeworden war, erklärte sie sich sofort bereit, die beiden Hunde aufzunehmen, und organisierte die Abholung der beiden. Mit einer sehr lieben Mail bedankte sich der Mann dann noch bei uns, dass die beiden Hunde nun durch uns die Chance bekämen, richtig gute Zuhause zu finden. Angela und Zeus, wie die beiden Hunde heißen, lernten wir dann während unserer Projektreise Anfang Juni persönlich kennen. Und ja, es sind wirklich zwei liebenswerte, sehr freundliche und menschenbezogene Hunde, die ihr neues Umfeld sehr genießen. Der Gedanke, wie erbärmlich sie längere Zeit hatten leben müssen, weil herzlose Menschen ihnen nicht mal das Mindestmaß an Bewegungsfreiheit erlaubt haben, machte uns sehr traurig.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
ProTier e.V.
Living with Zeus
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Zeus home

What you'll need for Zeus in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Zeus

What life with Zeus looks like

Zeus is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ProTier e.V. in Germany.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. ProTier e.V. 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 — ProTier e.V. 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 ProTier e.V. 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 (DE). 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.
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