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Ruby

Pit Bull Terrier · Female · Adult · 5 years

NO TRANSMISSION IN BAYERN Ruby is at first unsure and needs some time to gain trust. Then she is very nice and cuddly with her trusted people. She is house-trained, leash-trained, and knows basic commands. When it comes to other dogs, it depends on their liking. Unfortunately, Ruby does not like children. She arrived with us because she is a Category 1 dog in Bavaria and is not allowed to be kept. Who will give her a home in a federal state where her husbandry is allowed?

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KEINE VERMITTLUNG IN BAYERN Ruby ist anfangs unsicher und braucht etwas Zeit um Vertrauen zu Gewinnen. Dann ist sie mit ihren Bezugspersonen aber sehr nett und verschmust. Sie ist stubenrein, leinenführig und kennt die Grundkommandos. Bei anderen Hunden entscheidet die Sympathie. Kinder und Katzen mag Ruby leider nicht. Sie ist bei uns gelandet, weil sie in Bayern ein Hund der Kategorie 1 ist und nicht gehalten werden darf. Wer gibt ihr ein Zuhause in einem Bundesland, in dem ihre Haltung erlaubt ist?

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Ruby
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Nürnberg · NurembergLearn about Pit Bull Terrier →
More dogs in Nuremberg →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ruby home

What you'll need for Ruby in week one.

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  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 medium-sized adult pit bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Nürnberg in Nuremberg.

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.

Note from the shelter: Restricted breed - cannot be kept in Bavaria due to Category 1 legislation

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Nuremberg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierheim Nürnberg 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 — Tierheim Nürnberg 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. 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 Tierheim Nürnberg 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 (DE). 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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