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Zeus

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Adult · 5 years

Zeus was seized by the local authorities. After multiple incidents of biting in his own family, the family was afraid of the strong male and kept him mostly in a cage. We don't know why Zeus bit members of his family. It was said to have happened very suddenly. In the first weeks, Zeus was aggressive towards our caretakers at the shelter, so it was impossible for us to approach him. After he settled in, training through the cage was possible and two caretakers have now been able to gain his trust. Since we don't know what triggers Zeus's biting attacks, caution must continue to be exercised. Due to his danger rating, Zeus must be walked on a short leash and with a muzzle. He is currently being prepared for the behavioral test he still needs to take.

DE·Show original

Zeus wurde durch das Ordnungsamt sichergestellt. Nachdem es in der eigenen Familie mehrfach zu Beissvorfällen mit Zeus gekommen war, hatte die Familie Angst vor dem kräftigen Rüden und hielt in dadurch fast nur noch in einer Gitterbox. Warum Zeus Mitglieder seiner Familie gebissen hat, können wir nicht sagen. Es soll sehr überraschend passiert sein. Die ersten Wochen zeigt sich Zeus im Tierheim aggressiv gegenüber unseren Tierpflegern, so dass es uns nicht möglich war an ihn heran zu kommen. Nachdem er sich eingewöhnt hatte, war ein Training durch das Gitter möglich und mitterweile haben zwei Tierpflegerinnen Vertrauen zu Zeus aufbauen können. Da uns der Auslöser für die Beißattacken von Zeus nicht bekannt ist, muss weiterhin Vorsicht geboten sein. Durch seine Gefährlichkeitseinstufung darf Zeus nur mit Maulkorb und an kurzer Leine geführt werden. Er wird derzeit auf den Wesenstest vorbereitet, den er noch ablegen muss.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Braunschweig
Shelter
Tierheim Braunschweig
Living with Zeus
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

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

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    €20–35

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About Zeus

What life with Zeus looks like

Zeus is an adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Braunschweig in Braunschweig.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Braunschweig, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierheim Braunschweig 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 — Tierheim Braunschweig 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 Tierheim Braunschweig 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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