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Ruby

Female · Senior · 9 years

Ruby is a pretty cat who is rather reserved at first. She will need some time to gain confidence and feel fully at ease in her new environment. With a lot of patience, gentleness, and respect for her pace, she will gradually get closer and create a beautiful relationship with her family. Ruby can live in an apartment, as long as she is given a calm, secure environment and enough attention. She can also live with a dog, with gradual and respectful introductions so that each can find its bearings. Ruby is looking for a caring, patient, and understanding family, ready to give her the time she needs to flourish.

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RUBY Ruby est une jolie chatte qui se montre plutôt réservée au premier abord. Elle aura besoin d’un peu de temps pour prendre confiance et se sentir pleinement à l’aise dans son nouvel environnement. Avec beaucoup de patience, de douceur et de respect de son rythme, elle saura progressivement se rapprocher et créer une belle relation avec sa famille. Ruby peut tout à fait vivre en appartement, à condition de lui offrir un environnement calme, sécurisant et suffisamment de présence. Elle peut également cohabiter avec un chien, avec des présentations progressives et respectueuses afin que chacun puisse trouver ses repères. Ruby recherche avant tout une famille bienveillante, patiente et compréhensive, prête à lui laisser le temps nécessaire pour s’épanouir.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand

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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 senior dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Clermont-Ferrand, France browse more dogs in France.

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. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 (FR). 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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