No takers in 334 days: Zeus needs a forever family

A special rehoming appeal has been launched for Zeus, a lively and affectionate Lurcher crossbreed, who has heartbreakingly spent almost a full year in RSPCA care without a single adoption application.

Zeus, currently being looked after by staff and volunteers at RSPCA Bryn Y Maen Animal Centre in Colwyn Bay, has been waiting for a permanent home for 334 days.

Despite being featured in the charity’s national Adoptober campaign last October while based at the RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre in Durham, Zeus failed to attract any interest and was later transferred to North Wales in the hope of improving his chances.

Animal Care Assistant Sarah Davies said the whole team had grown fond of Zeus and were baffled by the lack of response from potential adopters.

“We absolutely love Zeus at the centre – and we just can’t figure out why he’s not had any interest at all,” she said.

“Zeus arrived into our care due to concerns for himself and several other dogs. He’s a lovely boy with lots of love to give. He adores a tennis ball, plays fetch, and enjoys solving puzzles and toys.”

Zeus is three years old and is looking for a home where he can be the only pet. He also needs a secure garden where he can run freely.

Sarah added: “Zeus is now nearing a year of waiting for his forever home. So we really are crossing our fingers that the perfect person is reading this and he will find his happy ending.”

Alongside Zeus, staff at the Bryn Y Maen centre are also appealing for homes for two farm cats, Timone and Laverne, who have both been overlooked.

Timone, who is around two years old, has been at the centre for 78 days, while five-month-old Laverne has been waiting 38 days. Both cats would thrive in outdoor environments such as smallholdings, barns, or stables.

“Laverne and Timone are looking for homes with a barn or a similar outdoor space and would only need minimal handling when necessary,” said Sarah.

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“Both are frightened of human contact due to their early life experiences – but would make a lovely addition to the right family.

“Sadly we’ve not had any interest in either Laverne or Timone, so we really hope we can find forever homes for them soon as they don’t enjoy the cattery and want to be out roaming in their own space.”

The RSPCA says farm cats don’t necessarily need to live on traditional farms – they’ve successfully rehomed cats to places such as orchards, model villages, and even gazebo companies.

For more information on Zeus or adopting a farm cat, visit the RSPCA’s Find A Pet website or contact Bryn Y Maen Animal Centre directly.