Ruby is a super intelligent girl with a real love for learning. She’s incredibly clever, enjoys showing off her tricks and is always eager to engage with the people she knows and trusts. She has all the makings of a wonderful, attentive companion and will thrive with someone who enjoys spending time with her and giving her the mental stimulation she loves.
Ruby can be anxious when it comes to handling and physical contact, so she needs an adopter who understands the importance of giving her space and allowing a relationship to develop at her own pace. She needs to build trust before feeling comfortable being touched, and it’s important that her boundaries and signals are respected. If you take the time to listen to Ruby and let her guide you, she will reward you with a truly special relationship built on mutual trust and understanding.
One of Ruby’s favourite things at the rescue is playing with her doggy friends. She makes us smile with her giddy enthusiasm, constantly trying to persuade the other dogs to join in with her games! She may be able to share her home with a compatible dog, although she could also be perfectly happy as an only dog. If living with another dog, careful management will be needed around food and feeding times. Ruby views food as a high-value resource, although she doesn’t actively guard it, she needs sensible handling and an adopter who won’t challenge her or interfere while she’s eating.
Ruby is looking for a calm, adult-only home with an experienced adopter who can offer her consistency, patience and understanding. Ideally, she would suit a home with one person, or one main caregiver who will take responsibility for her daily walks and routine. She is already familiar with home life, is toilet trained and can be left alone for several hours without becoming vocal or destructive.
On walks, Ruby can sometimes react when she feels frightened or uncertain. She may bark at unfamiliar men, although she has formed lovely bonds with male members of staff at the rescue, showing that with time and positive experiences she can learn to feel comfortable. She can find car journeys stressful and suffers from travel sickness, so a home where regular car travel isn’t necessary would be best suited to her.
Ruby cannot live with cats.
Ruby isn’t looking for someone to change her; she’s looking for someone who will understand her. For the right person, she has so much love, personality and intelligence to offer. Give her the time, space and patience she needs, and you’ll discover what a wonderful little character she really is.
Adoption fee: £250
