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Family Discovers Newly Adopted Dog Is Biological Father of Pet Who Passed Away
EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 14 – The family found comfort after losing two dogs by adopting a rescue puppy whose parent was their late pet, highlighting the role of rescue organizations in pet reunions.
- An East Bay family discovered on July 14, 2025, that their newly adopted dog is the biological father of a recently lost pet named Rufus.
- This discovery followed Rufus's unexpected death in April 2025 and the family's sighting of Ziggy, the new dog, on Muttville's social media four days after Rufus passed.
- Jillian, who brought Rufus home from the San Francisco SPCA in 2016, acknowledges that no dog can replace him but is deeply appreciative of groups such as Muttville that help provide senior dogs, including Rufus and now Ziggy, with loving homes.
- Jillian expressed deep gratitude for what this experience has brought to their family and confirmed that Ziggy is Rufus's biological father, adding that adopting was unplanned.
- This event highlights the unexpected healing a new pet can bring after loss and underscores the role of rescue groups in connecting families with older dogs.
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