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'Doesn't Make Sense': California Family Mourning Dog Discovers Newly Adopted 'Twin' Is Biological Father

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, JUL 17 – The family adopted Ziggy from a senior dog rescue after losing Rufus and discovered through DNA testing that Ziggy is Rufus's biological father, surprising the family and rescuers alike.

  • A few days after losing Rufus, the family adopted Ziggy, a senior Miniature Pinscher listed by a San Francisco rescue.
  • While grieving, Reiff saw on Instagram a photo of a strikingly similar dog, prompting her to adopt Ziggy.
  • Settling in immediately, Ziggy bonded with Petey, emulating Rufus's habits, endearing him to the family.
  • The results confirmed Ziggy was Rufus's biological father, Sherri Franklin called it `almost unbelievable`.
  • Since last Thursday, the family, after losing Rufus, adopted Ziggy thanks to a chance Instagram encounter, Reiff said, adding it was 'kismet' that brought joy back.
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'Doesn't make sense': California family mourning dog discovers newly adopted 'twin' is biological father

A California family adopted a senior Miniature Pinscher, Ziggy, who turns out to be the father of their late dog, Rufus.

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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