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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn/Black
Age
2 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
5281
My details
Not good with cats
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Zeus was brought in to us due to housing issues. Zeus is a very sweet and friendly boy who loves to bark in his kennel, but is actually a quiet house guest when in a home. He will sometimes bark at someone knocking or at other dogs. He loves playing fetch, but a nice walk usually tuckers him out enough to want to cuddle on the couch all day. He does well in a crate but does have accidents if in them too long. A previous foster stated he was potty trained and did well being left loose in the house by himself. He walks well on a leash unless he gets too excited. He loves car rides. He does good while passing other dogs however he gets territorial once in a home. He would do best in a home being the only pet. He is not good with cats. He has had some problems with his back leg due to a pinched nerve. Zeus does not do well for baths and does not like his feet being touched. Zeus came in with with some reaction to fleas, so keeping up with flea and tick prevention is a must. Zeus is fully vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, neutered, and heart worm negative and on prevention.
Here are some of the quirks his most recent foster noted: while he is a gassy boy himself, he does not understand when you fart and will play bark/growl at you. He loves used dryer sheets and will rub himself all over them when they're on the ground. He is poop shy while on a leash. He follows you around the house and is like your little shadow. He's scared of popcorn on the ground and will play with it. Peanut butter is his favorite food.
Zeus was brought in to us due to housing issues. Zeus is a very sweet and friendly boy who loves to bark in his kennel, but is actually a quiet house guest when in a home. He will sometimes bark at someone knocking or at other dogs. He loves playing fetch, but a nice walk usually tuckers him out enough to want to cuddle on the couch all day. He does well in a crate but does have accidents if in them too long. A previous foster stated he was potty trained and did well being left loose in the house by himself. He walks well on a leash unless he gets too excited. He loves car rides. He does good while passing other dogs however he gets territorial once in a home. He would do best in a home being the only pet. He is not good with cats. He has had some problems with his back leg due to a pinched nerve. Zeus does not do well for baths and does not like his feet being touched. Zeus came in with with some reaction to fleas, so keeping up with flea and tick prevention is a must. Zeus is fully vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, neutered, and heart worm negative and on prevention.
Here are some of the quirks his most recent foster noted: while he is a gassy boy himself, he does not understand when you fart and will play bark/growl at you. He loves used dryer sheets and will rub himself all over them when they're on the ground. He is poop shy while on a leash. He follows you around the house and is like your little shadow. He's scared of popcorn on the ground and will play with it. Peanut butter is his favorite food.
If you have other pets, a meet and greet is recommended! We do offer an up to 5 day foster period to see how the pet works in your home.
3.
Sign Adoption Contract
If you are confident in your choice, there is an adoption agreement we will go over. This process generally take 10 minutes or less.
4.
Pay Fee
We accept cash, check, and card.
Adoption fees vary:
Dogs: $90
Cats: $45
Dogs that have lived at the shelter over 60 days are $60.
5.
Take the Pet Home
We can provide a slip lead to take your new dog home with. If you adopt a cat, we have cardboard carries to get them home safely.
Additional adoption info
As long as an animal is not on a stray hold or medical hold, most animals can be adopted and taken home same day.
As long as an animal is not on a stray hold or medical hold, most animals can be adopted and taken home same day.
Go meet their pets
Come by 891 East Road and visit adoptable animals!
Monday: 2pm-6pm
Tuesday: 2pm-6pm
Thursday: 2pm-6pm
Friday: 2pm-6pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
We are closed Wednesdays and Sundays, and major holidays.
Come by 891 East Road and visit adoptable animals!
Monday: 2pm-6pm
Tuesday: 2pm-6pm
Thursday: 2pm-6pm
Friday: 2pm-6pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
We are closed Wednesdays and Sundays, and major holidays.
More about this shelter
The Erath County Humane Society is a very active influence in the county offering shelter to homeless and unwanted animals. There is no charge for bringing in animals from within the county but all donations to the organization are very much appreciated. We cannot accept animals outside of Erath County. As we are usually at or past capacity, acceptance of owner surrenders is contingent on space available & there is a charge of $35. We are a no-kill facility and there is no time limit on healthy, non-aggressive animals that are in our care.
All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter must be spayed or neutered within a reasonable period of time, depending upon the age of the animal. This is in accordance with state law. Other requirements coincide with those ordinances on the books of the city of Stephenville such as vaccinations, tags, number of pets in the household, etc. Stephenville Police Department employs two officers to enforce those regulations.
Law enforcement agencies work with shelter employees and volunteers to bring charges against anyone who cruelly mistreats or improperly cares for animals in their custody.
The ECHS was organized on September 16, 1976 and is a chartered, non-profit corporation. The first shelter was the city pound to which the humane society added a small wooden building.
During 1977, ECHS began to do cruelty investigations of animals, particularly staged dog fights. During the following session of the state legislature, a bill co-sponsored by Senator Bob Glasgow, Stephenville, was passed making this practice a felony in the state of Texas.
In November of 1984 a climate controlled animal shelter was completed. The 40 by 16 foot building was constructed by a local contractor and cost $17,500 the cost of which, was donated by private citizens and businesses, with the help of fund raisers.
ECHS works together with the City of Stephenville and the County government in controlling the animal population in this area. Monetary support for the shelter includes $17,000 annually from the city of Stephenville and $18,000 from the county. ECHS owns and maintains the two buildings constructed on the property, the second structure having been completed in 1992. The Humane Society is staffed by one full time and three part time employees. They are assisted with the help of volunteers and some individuals doing public service.
The city has two salaried officers who make investigations inside the city limits concerning animal welfare. They are also responsible for capturing and bringing strays to the shelter. Animals are then processed by the shelter staff.
ECHS business hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays and some holidays.
The Erath County Humane Society is a very active influence in the county offering shelter to homeless and unwanted animals. There is no charge for bringing in animals from within the county but all donations to the organization are very much appreciated. We cannot accept animals outside of Erath County. As we are usually at or past capacity, acceptance of owner surrenders is contingent on space available & there is a charge of $35. We are a no-kill facility and there is no time limit on healthy, non-aggressive animals that are in our care.
All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter must be spayed or neutered within a reasonable period of time, depending upon the age of the animal. This is in accordance with state law. Other requirements coincide with those ordinances on the books of the city of Stephenville such as vaccinations, tags, number of pets in the household, etc. Stephenville Police Department employs two officers to enforce those regulations.
Law enforcement agencies work with shelter employees and volunteers to bring charges against anyone who cruelly mistreats or improperly cares for animals in their custody.
The ECHS was organized on September 16, 1976 and is a chartered, non-profit corporation. The first shelter was the city pound to which the humane society added a small wooden building.
During 1977, ECHS began to do cruelty investigations of animals, particularly staged dog fights. During the following session of the state legislature, a bill co-sponsored by Senator Bob Glasgow, Stephenville, was passed making this practice a felony in the state of Texas.
In November of 1984 a climate controlled animal shelter was completed. The 40 by 16 foot building was constructed by a local contractor and cost $17,500 the cost of which, was donated by private citizens and businesses, with the help of fund raisers.
ECHS works together with the City of Stephenville and the County government in controlling the animal population in this area. Monetary support for the shelter includes $17,000 annually from the city of Stephenville and $18,000 from the county. ECHS owns and maintains the two buildings constructed on the property, the second structure having been completed in 1992. The Humane Society is staffed by one full time and three part time employees. They are assisted with the help of volunteers and some individuals doing public service.
The city has two salaried officers who make investigations inside the city limits concerning animal welfare. They are also responsible for capturing and bringing strays to the shelter. Animals are then processed by the shelter staff.
ECHS business hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays and some holidays.
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