Summary
A dog named Zeus, a Great Dane–American pit bull mix, was almost euthanized in New Mexico. However, after a social media campaign by volunteers, he was adopted just in time and given a new home.
Key Facts
- Zeus, a Great Dane–pit bull mix, was a stray taken to a New Mexico animal shelter.
- The shelter staff thought he might have had an owner due to signs of prior training.
- Zeus was not claimed, nor was he microchipped, making rehoming a challenge.
- Efforts to place him with specialized breed rescue groups failed.
- Zeus was set to be euthanized for "animal aggression" but showed positive social behavior at the shelter.
- Volunteers launched a social media campaign on November 3, a day before his euthanasia review.
- Zeus was adopted the same day as his scheduled review for euthanasia.
- Volunteers work to increase awareness for at-risk shelter animals, like Zeus.
