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Shelter’s 250LB Father-Son Duo Finally Finds a Home—Together

Shelter’s 250LB Father-Son Duo Finally Finds a Home—Together

Summary

Two large Rottweilers, a father-and-son pair named Max and Zeus, were adopted together from a shelter in Indiana. A family from Wisconsin adopted the dogs, recognizing their strong bond and overcoming challenges like age, size, and medical needs.

Key Facts

  • Max and Zeus are father-and-son Rottweilers with a combined weight of over 250 pounds.
  • They were adopted together from the Michiana Humane Society in Indiana.
  • The dogs had previously been separated due to their size but showed a strong bond when they were together.
  • Both dogs are older and have hip problems, which made finding adopters challenging.
  • Their former owner could no longer take care of them, leading to their stay at the shelter.
  • A family from Wisconsin, experienced with Rottweilers, adopted Max and Zeus after meeting them.
  • Shelters sometimes struggle to place bonded animal pairs, especially when they have special needs.

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