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Zeus

Male · Adult · 5 years

Male, approximately 5 years old, large breed Zeus is a molossus-type dog with a beautiful, shiny and velvety coat in a dark, unique shade. He has beautiful amber eyes. Very intelligent, he is looking for a forever home. He is suffering greatly in his kennel, poor creature... Waiting for the special person, the owner to whom he can become completely and unconditionally attached and love. Those who know this breed know that these creatures form exemplary bonds with their owners. Ideal for those familiar with the breed. No first-time experience. Every owner has a moral duty to contribute to the good reputation of these dogs and their happiness.

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Maschio, circa 5 anni, tg grande Zeus è un derivato molossoide, dal bel manto lucido e vellutato al tocco, di una particolare tonalità scura. Bellissimi occhi color ambra. Molto intelligente, alla ricerca del padrone che questa volta sia per sempre. Sta patendo moltissimo il box, povera creatura.... In attesa della persona speciale, del padrone a cui affezionarsi ed amare totalmente ed incondizionatamente. Chi conosce questa razza ben sa che queste creature si affezionano in modo esemplare al proprio padrone. Ideale per chi conosce la razza. No prima esperienza. Ogni proprietario ha il dovere morale di contribuire alla buona reputazione di questi cani ed alla loro felicità

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇹Asti (Piemonte)
Shelter
Canile Municipale di Asti
Cared for by Canile Municipale di Asti · Asti (Piemonte)

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Zeus home

What you'll need for Zeus in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 dog waiting at Canile Municipale di Asti in Asti (Piemonte).

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Asti (Piemonte), Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

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. Canile Municipale di Asti 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 — Canile Municipale di Asti 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 Canile Municipale di Asti 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 (IT). 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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