Ziggy was rescued into RHS on 2/22/25. He is approximately 8 years old and weighed 15 lbs. He was severly matted and was in need of help. He received medical care and was shaved down at the same time. He lost almost a pound of matted hair and dirt. You can tell he came from an extended neglectful situations.
He has come so far in the last few weeks and he is a different little man. He is working on going potty outside and is doing an exceptionally good job. He walks on leash with some hesitation but improves gradually. Car rides are good for him. He likes his crate where he takes his afternoon naps often. He has no issues with the 2 female dogs at the foster home. He didn't hesitate to get a scratch from a young boy.
Overall, Ziggy is a quiet boy but gets excited whenever he was given a treat. He is a great lap dog. He needs someone who is patient because he is missing an eye and is partially blind in the other. It won't slow him down at all once he learns your home and routines. He is a wonderful dog with lots of love to give.
Here's how to meet Ziggy:
- Meet the Adoption Criteria. Before you do anything else, make sure you meet our adoption criteria. You must be at least 21 years old. You must live within a 60-mile radius of Richardson, Texas. You must share veterinary records for all pets currently in your home and all pets owned in the last five years. All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered. If you rent your home, you must provide verification that pets are allowed on the property. You must be willing to be interviewed by an adoption counselor and you must undergo a home visit from an RHS representative.
- Apply. You can complete an application at an MTP event or complete it online by either clicking the button below or the “Adopt” button beneath the pet’s photo in the listings above.
- Phone Interview or Attend a Meet the Pets (MTP) event. This is a great opportunity to meet the pet you are interested in and see if you connect. We hold these events once a month on Saturday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We post the pets who are expected to attend on Friday evening on our Facebook page. For exact details and locations, view our event calendar. If an event is over a week away, a counselor may contact you for a phone interview.
- Home Visit. If all the steps above are completed satisfactorily, we will set up a home visit where you can meet the pet you are interested in again and the pet can meet other pets in the family. We will try to send the foster parent so you can learn more about how the pet is in a home environment.
- Complete Adoption. If all feel it is a good match, we will schedule the adoption at MTP or an off-site location. The applicant will need to complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Our adoption fee is $250 for adult dogs, $300 for puppies (under 1 year) and $125 for cats. Discounts are available for senior-aged pets.
APPLY HERE: www.richardsonhumanesociety.org
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