Meet Ziggy: A Gentle Soul Looking for His Safe Haven
Ziggy is a beautiful, sensitive 5 year old boy with a big heart who’s looking for a calm, understanding home to truly call his own. We are helping advertise him on behalf of another rescue to help find him a breed experienced home.
Life hasn’t always been kind to Ziggy, and he’s been through a lot of change recently, so he’s taking things one step at a time as he rebuilds his confidence.
He may come across as aloof at first, but once he feels safe, his affectionate and loyal side begins to shine through. Ziggy thrives in a peaceful environment and would love a quiet, adult only home with no visiting children or regular visitors.
He finds comfort in routine and calm surroundings, and we’d love to see him settled somewhere that feels safe and predictable for him.
Due to difficult past experiences with other dogs, Ziggy needs to be the only pet in the home. He’s been bitten before and understandably prefers his own space, but he’s generally calm around other dogs on walks, as long as they don’t get too close or in his face. He enjoys peaceful strolls with familiar canine friends but isn’t looking for doggy playmates.
Ziggy is currently a little overweight and is on a diet to help him feel his best. A secure garden would be perfect for him to burn off some energy, but also as a quiet outdoor space where he can relax without stress.
He’s previously been fine being left for short periods, and this can be built back up slowly once he’s settled. He’s not a fan of car travel at the moment, so having access to walks and enrichment straight from the doorstep would be ideal.
Ziggy does try to keep his kennel clean, so housetraining should be fairly straightforward with a little patience and routine. He is also learning to feel more comfortable with vet handling and wearing a muzzle. He will need ongoing training in this area, approached with kindness and positive reinforcement.
Due to his sensitive nature and past trauma, Ziggy has shown some reactivity and separation related behaviours in the home. He will need adopters with breed experience, plenty of patience, and a commitment to helping him feel secure.
A safe, quiet space within the home where Ziggy can retreat when needed will be essential.
Ziggy is a sweet, loyal lad who just needs the right people to show him that the world isn’t such a scary place. With time, consistency, and lots of love, he’ll make a wonderful companion.
If you think you can offer Ziggy the understanding home he deserves, please get in touch.
