Ruby - Local Foster

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Update from foster mom - this would be an amazing long hiking partner - Ruby is high drive girl who would do best alone but have doggie friends to have play dates. She is such a good girl but she wants to have a job or do sports. She loves to use her nose so search and rescue or scent work would be her dream but agility would be fun for her too.

Ruby is a very high drive, energetic dog. She wants to be with you and out doing something as much as possible.

A dog savvy owner would be best as she still has much to learn. She does well with basic commands and we are working on leash walking.

Ruby loves going for hikes and exploring. She loves to use her nose and will pick up on a scent and try to follow it.

While inside, she loves doing puzzles and snuffling through the snuffle mat.

Ruby loves her crate and is quiet while in it but if a dog friend comes near, she is not a fan as that is her room and where she keeps her special things. Ruby also sleeps in her crate with her snuggle stuffies and chews so she has something if she wakes up in the night. She only whines when she has to go out. When you get her from her crate she always has something in her mouth whether it be a toy or her bowl.

Ruby would do best in a home with no cats as she loves to chase, so if they run she will chase. No small animals either as she gets too fixated on them. A home where she can be the only dog would be best as she likes to protect her toys and food.

She would do well going for playdates where toys are not involved and walks with friends.

Ruby has been good with kids but does like to jump and gets rambunctious so she may knock over small kids.

If you are looking for someone to take on many adventures or do sports like agility, dock diving,
tracking then Ruby is your girl.

Ruby is with a local foster and ready to meet her forever family!

Name: Ruby
Breed: Shepherd/Carolina Dog
Sex: Female
Age: 1 ½ years
Weight: 55 lbs-but needs to gain (should be 60-70)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Over 5
Good with Dogs: Would be best as an only dog.
Good with Cats: No

Adoption Fee: $200.00 

Location of dog currently:    New England

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.