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My name is Ziggy!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adoption fee: $275

This helps Old Dominion Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Small)
Color
Brindle
Age
5 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
12 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
19

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Age: 5 years old
Weight: 15 pounds

Ziggy is an aggressive feminist and finds joy in making grown men scream like little girls. 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 needs a home willing to look death in the face every time they need to correct him. When family or friends come over, he needs to be put in a safe crate 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. 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.

-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



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.
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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.
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Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
19
Contact
Chrissy Blake
Phone
Address
3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We require an application and a contract. We do a back ground check. We require adopters to have a leash, martingale collar, food and a crate.

For an Adoption Application please click the link below:
http://olddominionhumanesociety.org/Adoptions.html

Please allow 1-3 days for a response. We are a volunteer ran rescue so please be patient.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We have adoption events on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at our adoption center. We also have several offsite events every month. Please follow us on Facebook to see up date information on events.

More about this shelter

Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched permanent homes for animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.

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