Embark Veterinary - June 16, 2026

The Father's Day story DNA wrote

A son they never knew they had and a family made whole ͏ ͏...

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He came back in the most unexpected way. A loss, a rescue, and a result no one saw coming. Rufus had been with the Reiff family for nine years. He wore a tuxedo at their wedding, welcomed their kids into the world, and said

Too much to be a coincidence. Ziggy came from a shelter in another city. But the moment he trotted in, it felt like Rufus had just walked back into the room. Same breed mix. Same mannerisms. Same vocalizations. Same gentle way with their foster dogs. Jillian had tested Rufus with Embark years earlier, so she tested Ziggy too — just to confirm her hunch. She was not prepared for what came next.

A DNA result they’ll never forget. Ziggy's results came back: 50% Chihuahua, 50% Rat Terrier — identical to Rufus. Then Jillian clicked the Relatives tab. Under

One DNA test. A whole new family. 94% of dogs that test with Embark have at least one relative in our database. From fathers to sons to siblings they've never met — every rescue has a hidden story. This Father's Day, find out if yours does too. Uncover their family.

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