Possible wolf-hybrid finds new home in Vermont
Zeus has a new home!
Earlier this month, the 4-year-old German Shepherd Husky and possibly wolf-mix gained the attention of people across Southern New England --and beyond -- when the Potter League For Animals announced the search for his new home.
Zeus was brought to the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Rhode Island in December by his owner, who frequently travels and could not give him the attention he needs.
Zeus weighs more than 100 pounds and was described as energetic and loving. He suffers from period epileptic seizures that require medication.
We were told his genetic makeup is one-third German Shepherd, one-third Husky, and then one-third wolf. That's the information that we're currently working off of," Kara Montalbano of the League told WJAR in a previous interview.The animal rescue is still waiting for the results of Zeus' genetic test, which could take a few weeks.
A video from the Potter League for Animals shows Zeus meeting his new owner, who lives in Vermont.
There is a chance Zeus is part wolf, so he cannot be adopted in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
But Zeus will be going to a home in Vermont, where canine wolf-hybrids are legal. Montalbano said his new home is right near the Canadian border in Vermont, which is about five hours from Middletown.
His new owner drove down to Middletown to pick Zeus up on Saturday. He will have the company of another dog named Titan, who shares Zeus' salt and pepper hair.
The owner told Montalbano he plans to create an Instagram account to document Zeus' adventures.
He later posted to social media on Monday.
Hi I'm Zeus. I am a happy and loving 4yo pup... I love snacks and kisses," according to the post. "My dad adopted me from @potterleague of Rhode Island and now I live in northern Vermont. I have epileptic seizures on occasion which I take medicine for. My dad helped me create my page to bring awareness to my condition and my breed. Thank you for all the love and support."_____
EDITOR'S NOTE: WJAR's R.J. Heim contributed to this report.
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