The Jury is Back
The Verdict is In
Zeus Ordered Out
Of Gene Pool

After many weeks of deliberation that threatened to end in deadlock, the jury in the case of Zeus vs. SPCA (The Society Promoting the Castration of Animals) and SPCA-NZ (The Society Promoting the Castration of Animals--Named Zeus) returned its verdict in favor of the SPCA and the SPCA-NZ.

Upon hearing his sentence, Zeus bravely wagged his tail a little and then settled back to chew on his doggie treat, as if hiding his true feelings.
Witnesses, who have chosen to remain anonymous, later observed Zeus sniffing and licking his family "jewels" in a poignant moment of impending loss.

Zeus has refused comment on either the trial or its outcome. Jurists quickly exited and have so far remained unavailable for comment.

The date of "execution" of the sentence has yet to be set. Inside sources predict the sentence will be carried out by the end of March or the first part of April. Those same sources also report that "the procedure" will include having Zeus's teeth cleaned. Additionally, two baby teeth will be removed, preventing future gum erosion, gum disease, plaque and bad doggy breath.

Execution of sentence will, of course,require a needle rendering the subject dead to the world, helpless, unaware of his surroundings....

What does the future hold? Professional sources report that Zeus will not have to worry about siring puppies, nor will he be bothered with worries of testicular or prostate cancers. Overall prognosis? A long and happy life.

As for the question inquiring minds most frequently ask regarding the future of "marking behaviors," Zeus, once again, had no comment.