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Ruby

Cocker Spaniel · Female · Adult · 8 years

Ruby is a gorgeous girl who is well-rounded. She’s calm and loyal, instantly friendly with new people, she’s easy-going and a great companion. She loves to play with soft toys, and she snuggles up to them – adorable! Ruby enjoys playing ball and she knows a fair few tricks, she also has good recall. She loves to go for walks in a variety of locations, she enjoys the beach but does not like to swim. In the home when it’s time to relax, Ruby loves to chill on the sofa. She is affectionate and loving. RUBY IS LOOKING FOR A HOME TOGETHER WITH SAFFIE. Ruby is an eight-year-old Cockerpoo who is well-bonded to Saffie, they would love to find a loving home where they can stay together. They could share their home with primary school aged children. They would benefit from having social doggy pals when out and about. They have no history of living with cats or livestock and have been okay around small furries. Ruby and Saffie are housetrained and they travel well in the car. Ruby and Saffie are used to having their humans around for most of the time, therefore any time left alone is best built up gradually. They would be happy in either a quiet or busy household.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧Ilfracombe
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe
Living with Ruby
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · IlfracombeLearn about Cocker Spaniel →
More dogs in Ilfracombe →More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ruby home

What you'll need for Ruby in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a small adult cocker spaniel dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ruby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ruby?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Ilfracombe handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ruby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ruby if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Ilfracombe will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ruby already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ruby isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Ilfracombe early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ruby and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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