Ruby

My story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. //   Find our applications at www.midwestanimalrescue.orgAdoption Fee $350Ruby is a sweet girl who loves getting affection from her people and giving it in return! She also enjoys playing fetch or goofing around with her feline roommates and has plenty of energy to burn on a long walk or a jog, especially for being over a decade old! Ruby does not live with any other dogs, but she always gets stellar dog-sitting report cards when she spends a few days with the other dogs in their home. That said, her off-leash dog park visits have been a mixed bag. When it comes to chasing and rough housing, she loves to dish it out but can get a bit snippy when it’s reciprocated. Ruby’s food motivation is unmatched, which makes training a piece of cake but can be a challenge when access to human food isn’t tightly controlled. Her foster family likes to call it “opportunistic sharking.” Ruby is selective with unfamiliar humans and can be reactive in new situations, though she typically warms quickly to anyone with a kind voice, a calm body, and a handful of treats. She saw marked improvement through training in the past, and continuing this work will be important for her. She also found life with young kids a bit too chaotic and unpredictable, so she’s looking for a child-free home where she can feel safe and secure. Ruby would absolutely love a fenced yard in her new home. Standing watch (and running fast!) to keep it clear of small animals is one of her favorite pastimes. So if you’re looking for a loving, loyal pup to share your low-stress home (and you’re sick of losing your lilies to nibbling bunnies), Ruby might just be the dog for you!   Please feel free to fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION by clicking on the ADOPT button below. Thank You!     Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.  or    When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.  Long Distance Adoptions: Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption. We require a meet of the pet prior to adoption, which means coming to MARS.  We do not transport to potential adopters. How to learn more about a pet: Complete the application (click on the button above) to start our process for adopting or fostering a MARS Pet. Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks. Post Adoption: Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. We highly recommend Pet Insurance.  Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance. Pet Breeds: The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility or Shelter partner. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed. If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess without knowing a pet’s full history. //

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ruby, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.