How do I contact the shelter about Ruby?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Lorraine Amance 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 — SPA Lorraine Amance 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 SPA Lorraine Amance 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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Ruby

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 6 years

Ruby Malinoise · Female Born on 15.05.2020Arrived at the shelter on 10.12.2025Provenance: AbandonedLifestyle: House or apartmentCompatibility with children: No young childrenCompatibility with dogs: To be tested on a case-by-case basisCompatibility with cats: Unknown Ruby and Ola are two dogs with a rather troubled past, we don't have much information on them, but we quickly noticed that both are very fearful of humans. They need time to build trust, and sudden movements can startle them very quickly, and they may react out of fear. With time and patience, they show themselves to be very affectionate and playful. A double adoption will be mandatory. Ruby Malinoise · Female Born on 15.05.2020Arrived at the shelter on 10.12.2025Provenance: AbandonedLifestyle: House or apartmentCompatibility with children: No young childrenCompatibility with dogs: To be tested on a case-by-case basisCompatibility with cats: Unknown Ruby and Ola are two dogs with a rather troubled past, we don't have much information on them, but we quickly noticed that both are very fearful of humans. They need time to build trust, and sudden movements can startle them very quickly, and they may react out of fear. With time and patience, they show themselves to be very affectionate and playful. A double adoption will be mandatory.

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Ruby Malinoise · Femelle Née le 15.05.2020Arrivé au refuge le 10.12.2025Provenance : AbandonMode de vie : Maison ou appartementEntente enfants : Pas de jeunes enfantsEntente chiens : A tester au cas par casEntente chats : Inconnu Ruby et Ola sont deux chiennes avec un passé assez trouble, nous n’avons pas trop d’infos sur elles, mais nous avons vite remarqué que les deux sont très craintives avec l’humain, elles ont besoin de temps pour faire confiance et des mouvements brusques peuvent les impressionner très vite et elles peuvent réagir par peur du coup. Avec du temps et de la patience, elles se montrent très câlines et joueuses. Une adoption double sera obligatoire. Née le 15.05.2020Arrivé au refuge le 10.12.2025Provenance : AbandonMode de vie : Maison ou appartementEntente enfants : Pas de jeunes enfantsEntente chiens : A tester au cas par casEntente chats : Inconnu Ruby et Ola sont deux chiennes avec un passé assez trouble, nous n’avons pas trop d’infos sur elles, mais nous avons vite remarqué que les deux sont très craintives avec l’humain, elles ont besoin de temps pour faire confiance et des mouvements brusques peuvent les impressionner très vite et elles peuvent réagir par peur du coup. Avec du temps et de la patience, elles se montrent très câlines et joueuses. Une adoption double sera obligatoire.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷Amance

Shelter

SPA Lorraine Amance

Living with Ruby

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Lorraine Amance in Amance.

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 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.

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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. SPA Lorraine Amance 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 — SPA Lorraine Amance 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 SPA Lorraine Amance 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.