ZEUS

Zeus was surrendered by his owners at the age of 7 weeks. After having him for just 2 weeks, his previous owners soon realized what a challenge it is to raise a wolf-dog in the home. They did not have sufficient containment to keep him outside, and he was starting to get destructive, chewing on furniture and personal belongings with his razor-sharp teeth. Wolf PAWS worked with a nearby animal shelter to get his puppy shots and get him safely to our sanctuary so he could be properly socialized. Early socialization is critical with wolf-dogs, especially with higher content animals, to help them overcome fears that develop early and can permeate into adulthood. As a pup, Zeus lived with our Director, Jennifer Ackley, who is a certified dog trainer and uses positive, rewards-based training methods to socialize Zeus and teach him basic manners such as Sit and Wait for his food and Leave It when he explores off-limit items with his mouth. He is now living in our newest enclosure with his kennel mate Venus where he happily greets our visitors. He and Venus have ~1/2 acre to run and chase each other, although you will usually find them chilling together under the trees near the front of their enclosure.