Bay Area family discovers via DNA Embark test newly adopted Muttville dog is biological father of deceased pet

San Francisco – If you have a pet from ever, you know how much they include them inside your family. The loss of this pet can be destroyed.

This was the case for one family in California until it brought a new addition to their families healing in a way that no one could imagine.

Since Gillian Rovos of San Francisco was adopted in 2016, half of the mice had a hole, half of Chihuahua was always there.

“It was there when my husband and I were involved. When my husband and I got married in the city hall, he was in our pictures,” Gillian said. “He was the first to meet our children.”

A non -dated image of Rovos, who died in April 2025.

Gillian and her husband on their wedding day

Gillian and her husband on their wedding day

Maya and Benjamin, 6 and 4 years old, did not know a life without Rivos.

When Rovos died unexpectedly in April, a deep hole was left.

“We were not ready to adopt another dog,” said Gillian.

Over the years, this family loving dogs has strengthened dozens of dogs. Gillian and Maya often passed through the shelter social media pages, consider dogs that need homes and discuss the type of families they may need.

Just four days after the death of Rovos, the duo monitored the mother and his daughter what seemed to be a familiar face MotorSocial media pages, a dog is completely similar to Rovos.

Zaghi, who appeared on Motfil.

Zaghi, who appeared on Motfil.

They rushed to the large rescue shelter of dogs, knowing that she had to meet him.

“It was just Kismt seemed to be both.” Jelly said. “I think that whenever I sat with him. There was a feeling that I could not explain.”

There was no hesitation in his transfer to the house, which surprised Jillian’s husband!

“My dad did not expect it completely!” Maya said.

Gillian with her children, Maya and Benjamin, and Zaiji

Gillian with her children, Maya and Benjamin, and Zaiji

Soon after, Gillian realized that Zaghi not only resembled Rovos, but also showed similar behaviors!

Rovos, the left, the deceased, and the vicinity are linked!

Rovos, the left, the deceased, and the vicinity are linked!

“The way they approach children, and the way they speak, howl, everything about them was the same,” Jillian explained. “I was very sure that something is happening.”

On a whitening, Jillian DNA has provided Ziggy to test through CSPARK, DNA test for dogs. The results were something that no one could imagine.

“It was an identical match in the DNA. Zigi was the biological father in Rovos,” said Gillian. “And they share a large part of their DNA. She shouted. She shouted at my job, in my conference hall. I almost went out!”

DNA results appear Zagi is Rovos's father!

DNA results appear Zagi is Rovos’s father!

Rovos, who passed away in April 2025, is the son of Zaghi.

Rovos, who passed away in April 2025, is the son of Zaghi.

until MotorThe CEO and the founder, who helped provide more than 13,000 dogs, was not believing!

“I thought I heard everything,” said Sherry Franklin. “It is brutal. Almost believes!”

While Gillian acknowledges that he will not take any dog in Rufus, her family is very grateful for organizations such as Motor To give older dogs like Rovos and now, ziggy, chance.

Rovos and the child
Zagi

“I don’t know that I can express what this means for us,” said Gillian.

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