Ruby - Adopt A Homeless Animal
Ruby
Ruby is fully house-trained, very treat-motivated and eager to please, so she responds pretty quickly to training. She loves belly rubs and neck rubs and is shameless about it. She even lets her foster mom work from home as she quietly sits by the desk (most of the time!). With some additional love and training, Ruby could easily be the go-to-the-office dog.
She walks nicely on a leash (very little pulling) and ignores assertive dogs on the walks. She does, however, wants to chase those squirrels! She loves being with people and will be your shadow. She is very affectionate and loves laying on you or near you. She
is a great blend of active (she loves her walks and being outside), but also enjoys sitting on the couch for a few hours just to hang out with you.
She is a bit too interested in cats, so a no-cat household would likely work best. She would probably enjoy having a dog buddy, but it is not necessary. Ruby is the perfect blend of sweet, smart, and spirited, ready to find the loving home she's been waiting for!
Ruby is sponsored by AAHA, Adopt A Homeless Animal. You can apply to adopt her here, shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AAHA/Dog.
6/27/2025
Ellie Mae and Ruby are now playing for longer durations. Ruby hops like a bunny rabbit and spins like a bucking horse during play. It is great to see her spunk revealed. She gets so excited to see me after I leave for a good amount of time. Running all through the hut spinning, circling, bouncing off me, and jumping on the bed to a belly up position for some affection. When asked if she wants to “eat” or “go for a walk” her excitement has her tail wagging and a smiley face with barks. Ruby likes the new boy on the block, Charlie. The two wrestle around on leash and play off leash already. I’m positive you could take her anywhere without a leash or any problems whatsoever. Just a relaxed girl all the time.
Ruby has learned to trust others a little more. She still likes smaller crowds. All basic commands understood now. She still struggles with loud noises and crowds over 10 people. Seems to be getting a lot more comfortable in her new environment and now recognizes many people when seen. Introductions to larger crowds and repeated door slams are still on our daily agenda.
06/20/2025
Ruby REALLY loves to be outside hangin by my side. She comes every time when called and flops to her belly up position hoping to get a belly rub. If I leave the dog yard only for a few minutes and return, she’ll give me a wagging tail, a low bark and pounce on me with gratitude and excitement. Extremely happy knowing that I’m there for her. A real pleasant canine all the time!
She looks forward to seeing Ellie Mae in the yard to play with, or even inside too! Even though she is a low energy girl, the two seem to already know when Ruby has had enough play and wants to chill for some time. Sherman and her have also hung out off leash as well. Their energy levels match and the two lay side by side for some relaxation. You can tell how much more comfortable she feels!
06/13/2025
We spent the week completely devoted to learning abilities and overcoming any fears of the new environment noises that bother Ruby. I’m very confident that she could pass her Level 1 and 2 already! Along with that, her comfortability with loud noises has become less concerning as she adjusts.
I no longer have to put her into the pool as she trusts me when I take my shoes and socks off to join in the fun! Ruby has shared the yard off leash with Sherman already! Their energy match was a must try and neither seemed to mind the other. They seem to just enjoy relaxing next to each other.
I’m still searching for ideas, toys, any specific information from those who may know her best, as to how to motivate such a chill dog. Maybe she’s just all about relaxing and generally enjoying life? Super laid back life style and pure sugar!
06/06/2025
Let’s welcome a shy, very cuddly, polite, and quite fit canine into our HOPE Program. Her name is Ruby. She doesn’t like to play much (yet) and follows me wherever I go. Cuddling or being next to me for comfort is currently where we at, at the end of her first week. Many times throughout the week she has said, “Hi” to people and other dogs without any problems at all. A dog who is 100% a sweetheart and always kind.
We spent her first week working on commands as she really doesn't know too much at all (yet), but has started to pick up several things already. Loud noises make her nervous though. As long as she’s with me, the willingness to participate is there. Ruby prefers outside versus inside right now. Way more peaceful for the both of us!
Not a better way to beat the heat than to hit the water here! So I dug out the pool and filled it up twice in the past two days, just to keep her cooled off. No fears of the water and it seemed to put a little pep in her step. Ruby has already taken a trusting attitude with me and I enjoy her peaceful personality and company. Welcome Ruby!
5/30/2025
Ruby joined HOPE today! Check back for future updates!
