California Family Adopts Deceased Dog’s Father After DNA Reveal

The Reiff family from San Francisco experienced a remarkable and heartwarming reunion when they adopted Ziggy, a senior dog who bore an uncanny resemblance to their recently deceased rat terrier mix, Rufus. After seeing Ziggy on Instagram shortly after Rufus's passing, the family visited Muttville Senior Dog Rescue and adopted Ziggy, who quickly bonded with the family and exhibited many of Rufus's habits. Suspicious of the striking similarities, Jillian Reiff ordered a DNA test, which revealed the astonishing truth that Ziggy was actually Rufus's father. Rufus had been adopted from the San Francisco SPCA nine years earlier, while Ziggy was found as a stray and brought to Muttville. This unexpected connection brought immense joy and healing to the grieving family, who felt Ziggy's presence was a gift that filled their home with happiness once more. The story has resonated widely as a touching example of fate and the deep bonds between humans and their canine companions.