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My name is Ziggy!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21969426-D250027

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Ziggy – Social Butterfly

 

Quote from foster family: Ziggy is an incredibly sweet boy. He’s friendly, great with other dogs, cats, children and adults, and is excited to meet everyone. He is so easy to take on adventures and loves to snuggle. We think his good-boy rating is 100%! 

 

Woof-Facts:

  • Name: Ziggy 
  • Breed: Lab mix
  • Weight: 50 lbs
  • Age: 10 years
  • Gender: Male
  • Health: Neutered; up to date on vaccines

 

More Info: 

  • Forever home recommendations: Ziggy is a devoted companion who loves being with his people. Therefore, we are looking for a forever home who will include him in their daily life. Ideal adopters will embrace having an affectionate senior dog and understand the commitment that comes along with caring for an older pet. Moderate activity level is needed, as he enjoys outdoor time and play but does not require intense exercise. He would do well in a variety of home situations, as long he’s provided with plenty of attention and companionship. 
  • Kids: Excellent with children of all ages
  • Dogs: Very friendly with all dogs
  • Cats: Cat-friendly, has lived successfully with cats
  • Crate trained: Unknown, but doesn't require being in a crate when left alone
  • House trained: Yes
  • Leash manners: Excellent with leash walking
  • Personality: Ziggy loves everyone he meets! He's an affectionate senior who has a playful spirit yet knows how to relax. While he's independent enough to be left alone during the day, he does get a bit anxious when separated from his people, though never destructive. This social butterfly just doesn't want to miss out on any fun! He's the perfect blend of loving companion and easy-going friend.

 

How did Ziggy find himself at Rescue Haven Foundation: Ziggy was found as a stray and taken to a local municipal shelter. Despite his friendly nature and obvious previous family life, no one came to claim this sweet boy. The municipal shelter partnered with Rescue Haven Foundation to help find Ziggy the loving forever home he deserves.

 

November 21, 2025, 10:08 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21969426-D250027
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 266, Caldwell, NJ 07006

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The application is the first step in our adoption process. We will screen all applications through a vet reference check, 2 personal reference checks, phone interview and a mandatory home visit. An adoption donation is required of $375 (adult dogs), $425 (puppies), $250 (seniors/special needs), which covers the cost of spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccines and preventatives per the dog’s age, health check, fecal / deworming as needed and heartworm testing and treatment as needed.
Contract will be signed at time of adoption with a set of guidelines which include, mandatory microchip registration at time of adoption, agreement to return the dog to Rescue Haven if care can no longer be provided at any time during the life of the dog, all animals will be treated humanely and live indoors and adequate medical care will be provided, etc.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Rescue Haven Foundation has adoption events every 1st Saturday of the month at Home Towne Pet Shoppe in West Caldwell NJ from 11am-1pm.

Due to the pandemic, every 3rd Sunday at Petco in Verona NJ from 11am-1pm has been temporally cancelled.

All of our dogs are current on our website and our application can be found online as well.

More about this rescue

We are a small rescue that started in January 2013 after years of working for different rescues and decided to join forces to start our own rescue/foster program. With over 20 years of combined experience with animals (rescue, training, advocacy), we learned that many dogs are not properly matched up with the right families. We realize that no one is at fault here since the overpopulation of homeless pets is staggering and animal advocates what to spare these precious dogs lives by finding homes as opposed to being euthanized. We decided that we would do our small part and keep our rescue small so we can focus on getting to know the personality of each dog in our foster program, doing proper evaluations and temperament testing, putting each dog through any type of training services they may need, and completing a thorough screening for all applicants which includes a mandatory home visit all BEFORE the dog gets matched up with a compatible family. Our mission statements says: Rescue Haven Foundation is to help dogs at risk by providing foster homes that will nurture their physical and emotional health, help locate the ideal forever homes for them while providing support and training to help assure that their stay in their new homes is permanent. In addition we focus on developing programs to promote pet adoption services and raise public awareness of the issues surrounding animal rescue.

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