article_snippet.sent: Zeus had the special tribute before Zeus was put down because of a severe degenerative hip disorder and declining health (Zeus pictured during the procession on Wednesday)
article_snippet.sent: Zeus was being taken to Ridgefield Veterinary Clinic (above) where Zeus was to be euthanized .
article_snippet.sent: The disease that had racked him had deteriorated to such a point where it was just so difficult for him to exist and continue on.'
article_snippet.sent: The animal had to retire last May due to health issues, and for some losing Zeus is not only losing a coworker, but also a family member. '
highlights_snippet.sent: The 11-year-old German Shepherd had severe degenerative hip disorder .
  