Key Facts

• A dog named Zeus, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees, was given up by his family at an animal shelter in California.
• The family cited "responsibility" as the reason for surrendering Zeus, indicating they could no longer care for him.
• An Instagram account posted a video of Zeus shaking in a kennel, which gained over 1.3 million views.
• Despite efforts to find a new home through social media, Zeus stayed at the shelter over Christmas.
• Common reasons pets are surrendered include housing issues, financial constraints, and lack of time.
• Zeus's owner described him as "affectionate" and "noble," and he has lived with small dogs, cats, and kids.
• The video and Zeus's story touched many people, resulting in a large online response.