Zeus is a 7 year old Labrador Retriever in Watchung, NJ, who needs $10,000 for Oral Tumor Removal.

Our boy Zeus recently came into my partner and my lives in January of 2026. We rescued him from my neglectful roommate, and after seeing how he had been being treated and how his behavior was becoming more stressed and anxious day-by-day, we decided we had no choice but to take him in and give him the most comfortable life we could.

Zeus recently developed an aggressive oral tumor on the side of his mouth. After a biopsy and imaging, it came back that the tumor has begun to put significant pressure on his lower jaw bone. Treatment will likely require the removal of some parts of his lower left jaw bone, and if left untreated will begin to compromise his ability to ear, drink, and live a normal life.

Zeus is a very sweet boy who loves to play with his stuffed toys. He and our other dog, Arizona, who is pictured with him in some photos make for great companions. He loves to go hiking, lounge in bed with mom (me), and go for car rides. While somewhat unexpected, he has been an incredible addition to our lives and we wouldn't change a thing about him.

After only being with us for a few months, this was not an expense we were expecting to need to take on. As a full-time college student and flight instructor, we were already financially insecure. Treatment has been quoted by his surgeon to cost upwards of $10k.