Ziggy

My story

Age: 5 years old Weight: 15 pounds Meet Ziggy! -Loves belly rubs and cuddling! -Listens to commands. -Sleeps in his crate amazingly well and a crate is a must for his boy. -Has good potty manners. -Respects the cats. -Loves to play fetch! -Needs to wear a muzzle in public & with houseguests/changes in the home. -has a tendency to bite -Needs a person that can set strict boundaries and can read his body language -Can get stressed with changes in the home or loud noises inside or outside of the home, however if you quiet down and let him go into his kennel he does start to relax. -Can resource guard toys in the crate when stressed. -Does well with other pups when introductions happen in very slow increments. -Wears muzzle without issues Ziggy is the new supreme leader of your household. Ziggy's big energy can felt from the other side of the shelter. That being said, when family or friends come over, he needs to be put away or slowly introduced because he does not take kindly to home intruders. Ziggy will either approve of your social choices or run them out the door. Ziggy is an aggressive feminist and finds joy in making grown men scream like little girls. In fact, we are pretty sure he lives off of it! Ziggy is the perfect example of a small dog with a spicy personality! He does show potential to live with cats-his current foster has cats. Ziggy expects nothing less than complete respect and devotion from his furry housemates. He is the boss. There is no changing that. Ziggy needs a home willing to look death in the face every time they need to correct him. If you're the type of person who is always looking for trouble, this is your companion. Ziggy's RBF is so strong it can send shivers down the back of even the strongest people. Ziggy is ready to move out of his foster's home and settle into a new castle. Apply to be graced with his perpetual presence! Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey. Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster. ____________________________________________________________ ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE! Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process - Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated! Requirements And Donations - Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS). - Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards. - Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies. - Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available. Location And Hours - Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM. - We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations. Bringing Your New Dog Home - The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/. - Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/. Support ODHS Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. #Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ziggy, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.