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Ruby

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Ruby is a dog as touching as promising. Born on December 9, 2020, this Malinois with a big heart can be a bit stressed during first contacts, especially in the shelter environment which still disturbs her. But once out of this setting, Ruby reveals herself fully: a sensitive, gentle and deeply attached dog to humans. Very close to people, Ruby is a big lover of cuddles and moments of tenderness. She likes the presence of her humans and willingly seeks contact, which makes her a faithful and affectionate companion. However, a little patience and gentleness will be needed at first, in order for her to gain confidence and calmly adapt to her new environment. Ruby is a dog full of potential, who just wants to flourish in a reassuring and committed home. For now, she lives with a male dog, with whom everything goes well. For cohabitation with a female, meeting tests will need to be done in order to ensure a good understanding. Ruby is also comfortable with children, but cannot live with cats. An important point to consider: Ruby has difficulty with being confined and alone. This will be an aspect to work on gradually in her future family, with kindness and support, in order to help her gain serenity. She is currently on medication to calm her down because she used to cling to our legs when we left the crate, so much did the stress overwhelm her. This treatment can only be stopped after seeing an animal behaviorist veterinarian who will establish a weaning schedule. Ruby is looking for a home ready to offer her stability, understanding and love. In return, she will give all her affection without counting and will surely become a wonderful family dog. Come meet her: behind her sensitivity lies an exceptional companion, ready to write a new chapter of her life by your side.

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Ruby est une chienne aussi touchante que prometteuse. Née le 09 décembre 2020, cette malinoise au grand cœur peut se montrer un peu stressée lors des premiers contacts, notamment dans l’environnement du refuge qui la perturbe encore. Mais une fois sortie de ce cadre, Ruby se révèle pleinement : une chienne sensible, douce et profondément attachée à l’humain. Très proche de l’homme, Ruby est une grande demandeuse de câlins et de moments de tendresse. Elle aime la présence de ses humains et recherche volontiers le contact, ce qui en fait une compagne fidèle et affectueuse. Il faudra cependant faire preuve d’un peu de patience et de douceur au début, le temps qu’elle prenne confiance et s’adapte sereinement à son nouvel environnement. Ruby est une chienne pleine de potentiel, qui ne demande qu’à s’épanouir dans un foyer rassurant et investi. Pour le moment, elle vit avec un chien mâle, avec qui tout se passe bien. Pour une cohabitation avec une femelle, des tests de rencontre seront à prévoir afin de s’assurer d’une bonne entente. Ruby est également à l’aise avec les enfants, mais ne pourra en revanche pas vivre avec des chats. Un point important à prendre en compte : Ruby supporte difficilement l’enfermement et la solitude. Ce sera un aspect à travailler progressivement dans sa future famille, avec bienveillance et accompagnement, afin de l’aider à gagner en sérénité, elle prend actuellement un traitement pour l'apaiser car elle s'accrochait à nos jambes lors de notre sortie du box tellement le stress l'envahissait, ce traitement pourra être arrêté seulement après avoir vu un vétérinaire comportementaliste qui établira un planning de sevrage. Ruby attend aujourd’hui un foyer prêt à lui offrir stabilité, compréhension et amour. En retour, elle donnera sans compter toute son affection et deviendra, à n’en pas douter, une merveilleuse chienne de famille. Venez la rencontrer : derrière sa sensibilité se cache une compagne exceptionnelle, prête à écrire un nouveau chapitre de sa vie à vos côtés.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Salon-de-Provence
Shelter
SPA Salon-de-Provence
Living with Ruby
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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 adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Salon-de-Provence in Salon-de-Provence.

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 Salon-de-Provence 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 Salon-de-Provence 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 Salon-de-Provence 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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