Senior Shelter Dog 'Grandma Ziggy' Discovered Her Inner Puppy After Adoption
Senior dogs in shelters often wait longer for adoption. Potential pet parents are hesitant to bring home an older canine due to shorter life span and potential health issues. Yet these precious pooches still have so much love to give and want to start their next chapter with a loving family.
Grandma Ziggy was staying at the Maui Humane Society and recently had a celebratory send-off before heading to her forever home. The canine cutie showed that despite her age, nothing is slowing her down.
@cassondrachristman Yay grandma Ziggy has found her forever home!!! Her fabulous mom saw her video and reached out to the Maui humane society team, next thing ya know grandma Ziggy is getting funnel cake with transfer manager Lora and i then is on her first flight ever and now playing with her new sis like she's 2 years old again, and yes she is still saying "who you calling grandma?!" Thank you to her new family for knowing grandma Ziggy is fantastic before even meeting her!!! I always say we just have to reach that one right person and for Miss Ziggy her forever family found her! #fyp#hawaiitiktok#maui#adoptdontshop#foryoupage
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In the TikTok from @cassondrachristman, Grandma Ziggy was treated to some special treats on the way to the airport for her flight to her new family. Apparently, the stunning senior made quite an impression on her new mom when she got a glimpse of Grandma Ziggy online.
"Grandma Ziggy has found her forever home!!!" the caption raved. "Her fabulous mom saw her video and reached out to the Maui humane society team, next thing ya know Grandma Ziggy is getting funnel cake with transfer manager Lora and I."
The pretty pooch downed the sweet treat before catching one more Maui sunset. Then Grandma Ziggy had a plane to catch, so she got cozy in her crate before boarding her flight to her new life.
Grandma Ziggy Has a New Sister
The video cut to Grandma Ziggy roughhousing with her new fur baby sister Mila, making it clear that this senior sweetie has recaptured her youth. The former shelter dog had a new spring in her step and clearly felt like a pup again.
"[She's] now playing with her new sis like she's 2 years old again, and yes she is still saying 'who you calling grandma'?!" the story continued.
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The final scene of the video showed the two canine sisters snuggling on the couch, having already formed an unbreakable bond. The caption encouraged followers to keep sharing social media posts to help these wonderful dogs get adopted.
"I always say we just have to reach that one right person and for Miss Ziggy her forever family found her!" the caption concluded.
For more information on the Maui Humane Society or to make a donation, visit their website.
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This story was originally published June 29, 2026 at 9:10 AM.