In Memory of Zeus

On December 26, 2023, Zeus, our cherished canine companion, embarked on his final journey, leaving an irreplaceable void in our hearts. He found his forever home with his mama Amy on April 14, 2009 at the King County Animal Shelter. He was also affectionately known as Goose, Zeusy Goose, Monkey Butt, Rottinest, and the Monsta Monsta Does What He Wantsa Wantsa. He also held the distinguished title of Leader of the ZAK Pack.

Zeus became a pillar of strength during Amy's battle with cancer in 2017, offering comfort and support by holding her hand with his paws during her first chemotherapy treatment. When her last chemo treatment was complete, despite a year of daily walks with Grandpa, Zeus insisted on having Amy walk with him every day as part of her physical recovery.

Zeus was an exceptional runner and swimmer. He found joy barking at light reflections. He thought UPS delivery drivers were amazing and enjoyed greeting them on his walks. He loved car trips and boat rides. In his later years, Zeus was able to achieve his lifelong dream of chasing a skateboarder with abandon with the help of his best human buddy Kevin. Zeus embraced van life, exploring Canada, Mexico and the US from coast to coast. He swam in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Gulf of California.

On Zeus’s final day, he walked the neighborhood he loved, smelling the grass and trees and plants and leaving his mark. Despite the mobility difficulty he had battled for months, he walked for miles, refusing to rest. Zeus and his mama spent the final hours of Seattle sunshine on the shores of the Puget Sound at Golden Gardens where Zeus put his paws in the Salish Sea one last time. After returning home, Zeus, exhausted from the day but content, lay down in his bed, enjoying belly rubs and words of love from Amy and Kevin until his heart stilled.

Zeus's legacy lives on in the love he gave. More than a pet, he was a brave protector, a source of joy, a best friend, and an irreplaceable family member. Rest in peace, sweet Zeus. You will be dearly missed, and your spirit will live on in our hearts.