I would suggest contacting rescue groups in your area and asking if there is anyone who could watch him for 8 mos. I did that for a woman north of Baton Rouge who had cancer and was going to go through chemo. She was looking for someone to adopt her dog, but she was so attached to him and I felt he would be really good for her eventual recovery that I offered to foster him until she was strong enough to take him back. I hate to see someone lose their baby because of something that is, essentially, a temporary set back - and I'm sure other dog lovers would feel the same way.
Good luck to you and Zeus.