Basic Information: Zeus is a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier who was surrendered due to his previous owner moving out of the country. Socialization: Around strangers Zeus is friendly, outgoing and plays gently with adults. Zeus has lived with children ages 12 and older, around them he is relaxed and playful. Zeus has lived with one other large dog who he was relaxed and playful around. Zeus has also lived with two other cats who he was relaxed and playful around. Behavior: Zeus has never bitten another person or animal. Zeus has no behavior issues and is not bothered by loud sounds. Zeus is friendly when someone touches his food or bowl while he is eating, takes a treat/toy away, pushes/pulls him off of the furniture, holds/restrains him, gives him a bath, and brushes him. Zeus’s previous owner did not attempt to trim his nails so it is unknown how he will react to those events. If an unfamiliar person approaches Zeus’s family or home Zeus will bark at them at first then become friendly toward them. For a New Family to Know: Zeus is described as: friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and excitable with a medium activity level. When at home Zeus will follow around his owner and likes to play with balls, stuffed toys and squeaky toys. Zeus was kept indoor sonly and was fed both wet and dry food. Zeus is house trained and has accidents a few times a month. Zeus is well behaved when left alone at home or in a yard. Zeus knows the commands sit and likes brisk walks on a leash. Intake Behavior: Zeus began to growl at staff and did not allow them to collar him or pet him.