Ziggy Border Collie & Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie Mix Hawkestone, ON

Meet Ziggy – Your Future Adventure Buddy with a Dash of Sass!
10-year-old Border Collie mix | 15 kg | Adult-only home needed

Ziggy is not your average senior pup - he's full of life, personality, and yes, a few quirks that make him unforgettable. This spry 10-year-old Border Collie mix came to us from Toronto Animal Services and has since blossomed in foster care. After getting fully vetted (including a much-needed dental), he's now ready to find a forever home that truly gets him.

Ziggy’s Ideal Home:
Ziggy needs an adult-only home with someone who understands that trust takes time. He’s not a “love me instantly” kind of dog - he’s more of a “let’s take it slow and maybe I’ll let you scratch behind my ears… in a few weeks.” When approached too quickly or handled without warning, Ziggy may snap out of fear - it’s his way of saying “not ready yet.” While he doesn’t have many teeth left, it’s still scary for him. He’s looking for someone who will let him come to you—on his terms.

What Makes Ziggy Awesome:
- Housetrained & crate trained (toss in a treat and he’s in!)
- A+ leash manners and still loves his daily walks
- Rocked his obedience classes and would probably love agility too
- Great in the car, especially when crated
- Food-motivated and a fast learner
- Will raise his paw like a little gentleman when he’s ready for affection

Social Preferences:
Ziggy does well with calm dogs who respect his space - but no pushy pups, please. He’s not a fan of cats or small animals, so a pet-free home or one with a chill, similarly sized dog would be ideal.

The Real Talk:
Ziggy isn’t looking for just any home - he’s waiting for his people. The kind who see his quirks as endearing, not frustrating. The kind who understand that building trust might take weeks—or months—but know the bond at the end is worth every moment.

Ziggy’s foster family describes him as sweet, cuddly, and funny once he feels safe. He will absolutely thrive with someone who is patient, respectful of his boundaries, and committed to helping him continue to grow in confidence.

Think you might be Ziggy’s kind of human?
We’d love to chat more and tell you all about his personality, progress, and what he needs to succeed. With time, love, and understanding, Ziggy is going to make someone very happy. Please complete our online adoption application available at www.preciouspawsrescue.ca. His adoption fee is $250, which includes up-to-date vaccines, wellness checks, wellness bloodwork, a fecal test, parasite prevention, neuter, dental surgery and microchip. Local adopters will also receive a generous 50% discount on a 6-week obedience course courtesy of Ruff Haus (www.ruffhaus.ca), and all adopters will receive 6 weeks of complimentary pet insurance.