Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

ZEUS

Mixed Breed · Male

Vermittlungshilfe für ZEUS WHO I AM * I am an 8-year-old, neutered mixed-breed male dog. MY STRENGTHS * I love cuddling and playing. * I am smart and curious. * My recall is perfect, whether with people, other dogs, wildlife, or other stimuli. * I can stay relaxed alone for hours. * I love walks, but I can also chill for a few days. * I am agile, fit, and totally healthy. * I get along well with many other dogs. MY WEAKNESSES * I am afraid of other people and react aggressively with barking and growling out of fear. I need 1-2 meetings to get used to new people. I do not get along with small children. * I am quite fearful and jumpy. WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR I am looking for a loving but consistent owner who will cuddle with me a lot and also show me that the world is not so scary. I would like to live alone or with another dog, but not with small children. If you can offer a permanent place for ZEUS, please contact me at our area.

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Vermittlungshilfe für ZEUS WER ICH BIN * 8 Jahre alter, kastrierter Mischlings-Rüde MEINE STÄRKEN * Ich liebe es zu kuscheln und zu spielen. * Ich bin schlau und wissbegierig. * Mein Rückruf sitzt zu 100%, egal ob bei Menschen, Hunden, Wild oder sonstigen Reizen. * Ich kann stundenlang entspannt alleine bleiben. * Ich liebe Spaziergänge, kann aber auch ein paar Tage nur chillen. * Ich bin agil, topfit und auch gesundheitlich total robust. * Ich bin mit vielen anderen Hunden verträglich. MEINE SCHWÄCHEN * Ich habe Angst vor anderen Menschen und reagiere aus Angst aggressiv mit Bellen und Knurren. Ich brauche 1-2 Treffen, um mich an neue Menschen zu gewöhnen. Mit kleinen Kindern komme ich nicht klar. * Ich bin ziemlich ängstlich und schreckhaft. WAS ICH SUCHE Ich suche einen liebevollen, aber konsequenten Halter, der viel mit mir kuschelt, mir aber auch zeigt, dass die Welt gar nicht so gruselig ist. Ich wohne gerne alleine oder mit einem anderen Hund, aber nicht mit kleinen Kindern zusammen. Wenn Ihr einen dauerhaften Platz für ZEUS bieten könnt, meldet Euch unter oder schreiben eine Mail an .

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Age

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Location

🇩🇪Wald-Michelbach

Shelter

Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald

Living with ZEUS

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald · Wald-Michelbach Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing ZEUS home

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About ZEUS

What life with ZEUS looks like

ZEUS is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald in Wald-Michelbach.

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.

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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. Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald 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 — Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald 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 Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald 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.