Adoption information
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About Zeus
Zeus is a 5 month old Maremma Sheepdog puppy with a heart full of love and sweetness. This loyal guy is looking for a forever home where he can grow and thrive!
Zeus is best suited to a home where he can fulfill his genetic purpose – guarding livestock. Potential adopters should delve into researching his breed, understanding the strong protective instincts that Maremmas possess. Whether it's livestock or the household's kids and handler, Zeus will find something to protect. This protective instinct although somewhat dormant whilst young will kick in strongly at some point between 1-2 years of age.
This easygoing canine coexists effortlessly with other dogs, showcasing a friendly playful attitude. Zeus walks well on a lead, demonstrating his easy-to-handle nature. However, his adopters should have some experience with a breed like his, given the unique characteristics of Maremma Sheepdogs. They are not suited to suburban living and need space to roam and protect.
If you're ready for a loyal and protective companion who flourishes in fulfilling his genetic instincts, Zeus is waiting to find a home where he can be the guardian he was born to be.
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Adoption details
We are not open to walk ins, appointments by booking only. All households members must be present before we can adopt an animal out.
As our goal is to adopt animals out from the shelter into loving homes as fast as possible, multiple bookings may be made for the same animal.
We are not able to hold any animals for any reason.
As such, there is a possibility that the animal you may have found a forever home before your appointment. If this is the case we will inform you by phone call as soon as possible.
Appointment Hours:
Mon: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Tues: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Wed: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Thurs: 12.30pm-5:00pm
Fri: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Sat: Open Fortnightly
May 4th 9am-12:00pm
May 18th 9am-12:00pm
Sun: CLOSED
For serious enquires we are able to accommodate to outside our normal appointment hours. Please call us to arrange a time.
Please give the shelter a call on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au for more information about the animal and our adoption procedures.
Apologies if we do not reply to your enquiry, we are a busy Shelter and get pulled away from the office often.
We appreciate you wanting to adopt! Please do not let this discourage you from adopting in the future!
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.