About Ruby

Meet Ruby! Meet this adorable girl, Ruby! This beautiful, sweet-natured girl is ready to find her forever family just in time for the holidays! Ruby is approximately 1 year old, weighs around 40 lbs, and appears to be fully grown, making her a wonderful medium-sized companion. Without a DNA test, we cannot confirm her breed, but her shelter records list her as a Coonhound mix. We don't know much about Ruby's past, but we do know she was found wandering the streets of Texas as a stray and eventually made her way into one of the shelters we work with. She has been living in the shelter environment since September, patiently waiting for someone to give her a chance. The shelter describes Ruby as an incredibly sweet, gentle, and affectionate girl who absolutely adores people! She has a wonderful temperament and seems to offer the perfect balance between being a laid-back companion and enjoying some occasional excitement. Most of the time, Ruby is calm, relaxed, and perfectly content soaking up affection from her favorite humans. However, every now and then, she likes to show off her playful side with a case of happy zoomies! One of the things that makes Ruby especially wonderful is her friendly and social personality. She has reportedly done wonderfully with other dogs and has previously lived with children! Given her gentle nature and experience around kids, we think she could make a wonderful addition to a family household. As always, introductions should be slow, positive, and supervised to ensure everyone is comfortable. Ruby also enjoys making canine friends and could thrive in a home with another friendly dog. However, another dog is certainly not required, and she could also do wonderfully as the only dog in a household where she receives plenty of attention, companionship, and affection. We don't currently have reliable information about Ruby's interactions with cats, so we cannot guarantee feline compatibility. A home with cats may be considered with an adopter who understands the importance of slow, controlled introductions and proper management. Another wonderful thing the shelter has shared is that Ruby walks beautifully on a leash! She seems to understand how to walk politely alongside her human companions, which gives her future family a great starting point for daily walks, outdoor adventures, and exploring the world together. Although Ruby is generally calm and easygoing, she is still a young dog who will benefit from regular exercise, mental stimulation, and continued training. We think she would enjoy a family that appreciates both outdoor activities and quiet evenings spent relaxing together. Whether that means heading out for a walk, playing in the yard, or curling up on the couch for some snuggles, Ruby seems happy simply being included. While Ruby has a wonderful temperament, her future family should understand that transitioning from shelter life into a home can still take time. We cannot guarantee she is fully potty trained or familiar with every household routine. Her adopter should be prepared to provide patience, consistency, positive reinforcement, and continued guidance as she adjusts to her new environment. Given Ruby's manageable size and generally relaxed personality, we think she could fit into a variety of living situations. We would love to see her in a home with access to a yard, ideally one that is securely fenced, but a fenced yard is not required. We are also happy to consider apartments and condos, provided her adopter is committed to meeting her daily exercise and enrichment needs. Overall, Ruby is an incredibly sweet girl with so much love to give. She is friendly, affectionate, gentle, and has just enough playful energy to keep life interesting. We think she has all the potential to become an amazing companion for a family willing to give her the love, stability, and attention she deserves. The shelter Ruby is currently living in is severely overcrowded, and without a committed adopter, dogs like her face uncertain futures. Ruby has already spent months waiting for someone to see just how special she is, and we would love nothing more than to finally replace her shelter kennel with a warm bed and a loving family. Ruby is ready to trade shelter life for snuggles, adventures, and a forever family of her very own! HEALTH: Ruby is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and on monthly preventatives. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All of our dogs, including Ruby, are currently located in Texas and will be transported to their adopters once the adoption is finalized. Transportation is included in the adoption fee. Please note that adopters will not be able to meet Ruby in person prior to committing, as transport occurs after the adoption has been finalized. Breed labels are educated guesses based on appearance and available shelter or medical records. MA License #479

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Paws In Your Hands Rescue
Middlesex County
Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776

781-269-2591

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