Ziggy was discovered at http://petfinder.com and adopted from Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida.  It's hard to believe that someone didn't want him.

• 1 1/2 years old
• Black Lab
• 85 lbs
• Former names: Magnum, Wrigley, Gus and Boomer.  He didn't respond to any of them, but he definitely know his name is now Ziggy!
• Loves kids, dogs and chasing squirrels
• When we adopted him he was afraid of the water.  Three months later, he swims like a fish.
• He was also afraid of the boat.  Now he OWNS it.
• Passing boaters had become accustomed to being greeted (barked at furiously) by Ziggy's predecessor, Scooby.  Ziggy didn't understand that this was now his duty until another dog-friend, Scooter showed him how it's done.  Ziggy has now worn several paths across the yard chasing and greeting boats every day.

Here is a rare photo showing Ziggy without some toy in his mouth.  He is very well socialized, crate trained, weaned off unnecessary Prozac (from his last owners) and walks very well on a leash, thanks to his Lab Rescue foster mom, Barb.  We will cure him of jumping and teach him about 15 new commands and behaviors.  He has yet to experience swimming or the lake (look behind him) and that is on the agenda.  He has no idea now much fun he is going to have.

Take a look at the huge tail!

What is that out on the lake?  I makes a funny sound and I heard someone call it a "boat".

He is as goofy...

and sweet as he looks.

Isn't flash supposed to make your eyes red?  This unedited photo shows him holding his face perfectly still while his body and world moved around him.

Ziggy has a fabuous grill - but it's just for show.

Ziggy is the only four-legged animal in the Animal House.  To see how his predecessors lived, check out the Tennessee River Trip and the Animal House.

12/28/07