Meet Ziggy - courtesy post
Meet Ziggy!
This poor dog is the sad poster dog of how our country has gone off its rocker with the Poodle/Doodle craze. Ziggy was born and bred in Colorado and purchased by a woman who didn't realize that just because a dog doesn't shed, it is still a dog that poops and has extensive needs (both mental and physical). She crated Ziggy 18 hours a day; and when he barked and howled, she rehomed him due to complaints from the neighbors. Dogs are social beings who need to be with their social group, and they form strong bonds to their people and dogs in their home. No young mammal is okay being left alone in a cage, isolated and unable to access their environment or social group.
The new adopter wanted Ziggy for their kids, but when Ziggy barked and howled when left alone they posted him on a Craigslist ad, where the third home for him arose. This was all in his first year of life, mind you. That third home was soon overwhelmed by Ziggy's size, his energy (wanting to play with their senior dogs); but luckily these kind folks reached out to a woman who actually rescues dogs and makes sure they find their forever homes and don't keep bouncing around. So right now, Ziggy is in Northeastern Colorado in a boarding facility awaiting the right human being who can work with his separation anxiety.
Ziggy has demonstrated that he is good with kids and dogs, and he ignores cats. He's 72 lbs. and a Standard Poodle. He came in matted and with an eye infection, now treated. He wasn't neutered but his appointment is next week.
There are trainers certified in separation anxiety (CSATs) and also a fantastic self-guided online course you can do if you'd rather go low budget. Here is the website to research the options: https://malenademartini.com/
If you're interested in applying to adopt Ziggy, please send us a quick email at [email protected] letting us know why you think he'd be a good fit for you, and what your lifestyle is like.
Thank you!
Please read the Disclaimer below before applying:
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Disclaimer: The companion animal you are interested in is a courtesy post. Summit Dog Rescue often helps dogs and cats outside our organization to find their forever homes, and these are called "courtesy posts.” By courtesy posting pets from owners and other rescues, we offer our website (and sometimes email assistance) as a resouce to help their pet gain extra exposure. The pet’s bio comes directly from the owner or rescue, and we expect them to provide accurate information, to the best of their knowledge. Summit Dog Rescue in most cases has not met or evaluated these companion animals, so no information about a courtesy post dog or cat is guaranteed. We cannot accept responsibility for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by any courtesy post animals. Courtesy post pets are the sole responsibility of the owner and the adopter. In addition, SDR cannot take these pets in if the courtesy post adoption does not work out.
Also, although we occasionally might ask you to email us (if you’re interested in adopting a courtesy post pet), it’s just so we can help the owner or rescue connect with applicants. You’ll be adopting your new pet directly from the owner or the other rescue, not from Summit Dog Rescue. Please let us know if you’re comfortable with us sharing your information with the owner of the courtesy post pet.
This poor dog is the sad poster dog of how our country has gone off its rocker with the Poodle/Doodle craze. Ziggy was born and bred in Colorado and purchased by a woman who didn't realize that just because a dog doesn't shed, it is still a dog that poops and has extensive needs (both mental and physical). She crated Ziggy 18 hours a day; and when he barked and howled, she rehomed him due to complaints from the neighbors. Dogs are social beings who need to be with their social group, and they form strong bonds to their people and dogs in their home. No young mammal is okay being left alone in a cage, isolated and unable to access their environment or social group.
The new adopter wanted Ziggy for their kids, but when Ziggy barked and howled when left alone they posted him on a Craigslist ad, where the third home for him arose. This was all in his first year of life, mind you. That third home was soon overwhelmed by Ziggy's size, his energy (wanting to play with their senior dogs); but luckily these kind folks reached out to a woman who actually rescues dogs and makes sure they find their forever homes and don't keep bouncing around. So right now, Ziggy is in Northeastern Colorado in a boarding facility awaiting the right human being who can work with his separation anxiety.
Ziggy has demonstrated that he is good with kids and dogs, and he ignores cats. He's 72 lbs. and a Standard Poodle. He came in matted and with an eye infection, now treated. He wasn't neutered but his appointment is next week.
There are trainers certified in separation anxiety (CSATs) and also a fantastic self-guided online course you can do if you'd rather go low budget. Here is the website to research the options: https://malenademartini.com/
If you're interested in applying to adopt Ziggy, please send us a quick email at [email protected] letting us know why you think he'd be a good fit for you, and what your lifestyle is like.
Thank you!
Please read the Disclaimer below before applying:
- - - - - - - - - -
Disclaimer: The companion animal you are interested in is a courtesy post. Summit Dog Rescue often helps dogs and cats outside our organization to find their forever homes, and these are called "courtesy posts.” By courtesy posting pets from owners and other rescues, we offer our website (and sometimes email assistance) as a resouce to help their pet gain extra exposure. The pet’s bio comes directly from the owner or rescue, and we expect them to provide accurate information, to the best of their knowledge. Summit Dog Rescue in most cases has not met or evaluated these companion animals, so no information about a courtesy post dog or cat is guaranteed. We cannot accept responsibility for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by any courtesy post animals. Courtesy post pets are the sole responsibility of the owner and the adopter. In addition, SDR cannot take these pets in if the courtesy post adoption does not work out.
Also, although we occasionally might ask you to email us (if you’re interested in adopting a courtesy post pet), it’s just so we can help the owner or rescue connect with applicants. You’ll be adopting your new pet directly from the owner or the other rescue, not from Summit Dog Rescue. Please let us know if you’re comfortable with us sharing your information with the owner of the courtesy post pet.