King Zeus

King Zeus is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to behavior. Adopting King Zeus, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form King Zeus was surrendered into care as a stray, so his past behavior in a home environment is unknown. King Zeus was reported to have bitten an officer when they were attempting to untie him and another dog he was tied up with. The officer was bitten on their forearm, and the bite resulted in a small puncture wound. King Zeus has been observed to warm up slowly to handlers, taking some time to acclimate before seeking attention or displaying social behavior. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. King Zeus is a 7-year-old large mixed breed who came to ACC as a stray with a history that is largely unknown. He is a fearful boy who can be overwhelmed by unfamiliar people and situations, and he has a reported bite history from when officers attempted to untie him prior to intake. Since arriving at ACC, King Zeus has shown that patience makes a difference. He initially avoided interaction and handling, but has slowly begun warming up when allowed to move at his own pace. He will need rescue placement where they can provide a quiet, adult-only environment, plenty of decompression time, and force-free, reward-based support to help him feel safe and build trust. King Zeus needs someone willing to look beyond his fear and give him the time and space to show who he can be. Name: King Zeus Animal ID: 262263 Gender: male Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 55.8 lbs Age: 7 years 2 months 1 weeks