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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Family adopts recuse dog days after losing their beloved pooch — and makes a shocking discovery
It was an unfurgettable twist of fate. A San Francisco family grieving the loss of their beloved dog adopted an 'identical' rescue — only to discover the canines came from the same family. Rufus, a rat-terrier mix, had just passed away when Jillian Reiff came across a picture of a pup on Instagram that looked just like their late dog — with the exact same markings and ears. Reiff wasn't sure if she was ready for another dog just yet, but something pulled her to meet the pooch. 9 Jillian Reiff with her late dog, Rufus. Jam Press/Muttville Senior Dog Rescue 9 Rufus was a rat-terrier mix. Jam Press/Jillian Reiff 9 Jillian Reiff came across a picture of a pup on Instagram that looked just like Rufus. Jam Press/Muttville Senior Dog Rescue 9 The family adopted Ziggy on the spot. Jam Press/Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Four days later, Reiff and her family went to meet the dog at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue and instantly fell in love. 'He felt like a gift,' Reiff told What's The Jam. 'Seeing his happy face reminded us so much of our beloved boy. It brought peace to a house that had been crying for days.' The family adopted him on the spot and named him Ziggy. The hound made himself at home right away. 9 Reiff wasn't sure if she was ready for a new dog after losing Rufus. Jam Press/Muttville Senior Dog Rescue 9 The similarities between Rufus and Ziggy were 'uncanny.' Jam Press/Jillian Reiff Aside from the 'uncanny' resemblance, Reiff noticed that Ziggy had the same habits that Rufus did, such as greeting the kids every morning, pulling a blanket over his head at bedtime and howling like a wolf — which raised her suspicions. Reiff ordered a DNA test for Ziggy and matched the results to the one she had done for Rufus years prior — and the outcome shocked her. Ziggy and Rufus were not just the same mix. Ziggy was Rufus's dad. 'There is no science I can find to explain this, only kismet,' Reiff said. 9 Ziggy made himself at home right away. Jam Press/Contra Costa Animal Services 9 Reiff ordered a DNA test for Ziggy and matched the results to the one she had done for Rufus years prior. Jam Press/Muttville Senior Dog Rescue 9 Ziggy had a lot of the same habits that Rufus did. Jam Press/Muttville Senior Dog Rescue As it turns out, Rufus was adopted from the San Francisco SPCA nine years prior, while Ziggy recently turned up as a stray and was sent to the Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, located in the same city. Now, the Reiffs said their home is full of delight, feeling reunited with their beloved late pup in spirit and in the same home — all due to an Instagram post. 'We have cried many times since last Thursday, this time in unadulterated joy,' Reiff shared. 'The fact Ziggy is here and with us to spend the rest of his amazing life is because of Muttville.'
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Grieving family adopt 'identical' dog after losing pet then make wild DNA discovery
Jillian Reiff had only just said goodbye to her beloved dog, Rufus, when she found another dog that looked exactly like him, but it turned out there was more than just a resemblance A heartbroken family was left gobsmacked after rescuing a dog that was the spitting image of their late beloved pet – only to find out the pair were father and son. Jillian Reiff had barely finished grieving for Rufus, her cherished rat terrier cross, when she spotted a photograph on Instagram of another dog. The pooch was Rufus' doppelganger – boasting identical markings and ears. Though still devastated by her loss, Jillian wasn't certain she was prepared for another four-legged friend – but her instincts urged her to arrange a meeting. Merely four days afterwards, she and her loved ones popped down to Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, where an instant attraction took place. "He felt like a gift," Jillian revealed to What's The Jam, adding: "Seeing his happy face reminded us so much of our beloved boy." "It brought peace to a house that had been crying for days." Jillian reckons the likeness was extraordinary, prompting them to take the hound home immediately and christen him Ziggy. Back at their place, Ziggy made himself comfortable right away – wandering through the front entrance like he was the landlord and forming an immediate connection with their senior dog, Petey. The similarities didn't end there – Ziggy began mimicking everything Rufus once did, from welcoming the children each morning to tucking a blanket around his head come bedtime. However, when he began howling like a wolf, exactly as Rufus had done, Jillian's gut feeling kicked in. She requested a DNA analysis for Ziggy, comparing it with one she'd arranged for Rufus years earlier – and the findings were absolutely staggering. Not only were they the same mix, they were family – Ziggy was Rufus's actual dad. It transpired that Rufus had been adopted from the San Francisco SPCA nine years prior, while Ziggy had recently been found as a stray and taken to Muttville, also in San Francisco. Now, spiritually reunited and sharing the same home, the Reiff family express their abode is once again filled with happiness – all due to a fortuitous scroll on Instagram. Jillian stated: "There is no science I can find to explain this, only kismet. We have cried many times since last Thursday, this time in unadulterated joy. "The fact Ziggy is here and with us to spend the rest of his amazing life is because of Muttville." It follows news that Perranporth Beach in Cornwall has been voted the UK's best dog-friendly beach. Canine Cottages investigated beaches across the country in an effort to find the top locales. The verdict was decided after looking at reviews, dog-friendly activities, terrain and car parks. Perranporth Beach, situated on the North Cornwall coast, has plenty to offer, including rock pools, and is dog-friendly throughout the year. It's worth noting, however, that dogs must be kept on their leads in July and August on the main beach, although there remains ample space for your four-legged friend.
