Jiggs

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Jiggs could be that dream come true pup for retirees who enjoy spending their time with a gorgeous guy who is loving and engaging. There's no question that Jiggs would also do well with gentle, dog-loving older kids who enjoy the fun and snuggles that a sweet dog brings to a family. Jiggs has been identified as a Weimaraner..with a touch of Labrador Retriever in the mix for additional beauty and fun. Texas vets made the decision on breed mix..all we know is that this guy is absolutely irresistible! We want to make certain that Jiggs is handled kindly and with respect...he'll return that loving treatment a thousand times over with loyalty and sweetness. Jiggs is a sweet as can be, silly and playful guy and once comfortable in his environment, is entertaining in his silly antics and the love that he wants to show to everyone who is kind to him. Being a young and super-smart WeimaranerX, Jiggs loves physical exercise as well as mental stimulation. He would be a natural in positive reinforcement / force- free group obedience classes. These classes are so important in bonding as well as teaching a dog the skills (in a very positive way) to understand boundaries and commands. This creates a well-behaved partner both at home and out in the community. Farfel's is happy to provide a list of approved virtual and in-person force-free / positive reinforcement trainers in your area. Jiggs sad story is all too common..through no fault of his own, this stunning dog ended up in a high-kill urban shelter scheduled for euthanasia due to overcrowded conditions, but who could ignore his beauty, loving manner and desire to bond with anyone who could potentially be his best friend? Compassionate rescuers stepped up to save Jigg's life and requested that Farfel's accept him into our rescue. We were thrilled, and will happily welcome sweet Jiggs to Boulder. As is evident in Jiggs photos, he was kept under harsh conditions and is consequently very thin. It's fortunate that Jiggs Texas foster mom is a nutritionist and can't wait to add healthy pounds to this gorgeous guy. He'll also be groomed to return his silver coat back to the beauty that the Weimaraner is famous for. Jiggs may initially be a bit shy due to all the changes in his life..but give him just a minute (a belly rub and yummy treats are wonderful) and he inches just a bit closer to a welcoming hug. Before you know it, he's gently loving you with a soft kiss. Jiggs awesome rescuer recognized all of this and knew that there was a Colorado home that would fall in love with this stunning guy and want to make him a permanent and very important member of their family. At 18 months old and 49 lbs, Jiggs is a perfect size for hiking the Colorado mountains, neighborhood walks (he's a very social guy) and backyard fun with his family..and then at the end of the day, Jiggs would enjoy nothing more than a warm spot on the couch or bed next to his favorite people. Jiggs enjoys his relationships with other dogs as well and would have so much fun with another playful and gentle canine companion. We feel a fenced yard is imperative for Jiggs happiness and his need for exercise and backyard fun. Jiggs would do well with anyone who's invested in spending time with their pup. He will be a committed and loving best friend..and would be overjoyed with the opportunity to come along and be part of the fun. He's so pleasant and portable that he can be a part of any adventure....it can be a visit with friends, a car ride, a vacation or just an afternoon spending time together plopped down on the couch. All of this would speak to Jiggs sweet temperament and love of his family. We aren't open to a home where family members spend their days working full-time outside of the home. We'd like Jiggs to get more time and attention than is possible with that lifestyle. Those who from a home-based office would be perfect for this sensitive and loving guy. We've requested that Jiggs be neutered prior to his transport to Boulder. We're not optimistic that this will occur due to far too many rescue dogs and not enough vets to care for them in this area of Texas. If it doesn't...Farfel's is happy to cover all costs for Jiggs neuter and microchip if one of our rescue vets is used. Jiggs will be arriving on transport in Boulder on Friday 1/19/2024. If interested in this very loving and devoted best friend and awesome lap dog, please fill out a Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Applications can be found at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/. If interested, please fill out completely and submit. **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting Jiggs, please be sure to submit the Farfel's Rescue adoption application that can be found at the link above or at farfels.com. Rescue site applications such as Petfinder or Adoptapet don't provide enough information for us to determine a great match for this very deserving dog, and therefore aren't useful. We're sorry, but in most circumstances, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.

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