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Ruby

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

Ruby is a long-haired German Shepherd cross. She has come back to the shelter after a year in her adoptive home. She was under-trained when she was adopted, and that is still the case. She will need a family that takes the time to train her. She is gorgeous, but she also has needs! She will need activities to burn off her energy, as well as time to teach her what is expected of her. Born in November 2020. The adoption fee is 315€, which covers veterinary costs (microchip identification, primary vaccinations, neutering, and deworming). The shelter is open every day from Monday to Sunday (except Tuesdays) from 14H to 17H.

FR·Show original

Ruby est un croise berger allemand poils longs, il est revenu au refuge après un an d'adoption, c'est un chien qui manquait d'éducation lors de son adoption, et c'est toujours le cas. Il lui faudra une famille qui prenne du temps pour l'éduquer. Il est splendide mais c'est aussi un chien qui a des besoins ! Il lui faudra des activités pour se dépenser mais aussi du temps pour lui expliquer ce que l'on attend de lui. Né en novembre 2020. Son adoption s'élève à 315€, cela comprend les frais vétérinaires (identification par puce électronique, la primo-vaccination, la castration, le déparasitage). Le refuge est ouvert tous les jours du lundi au dimanche (sauf les mardis) de 14H à 17H.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA de Périgueux

Living with Ruby

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is an adult german shepherd dog waiting at SPA de Périgueux in France.

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, and shelters often cover sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and a passport. Confirm with the shelter what is included. 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 "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SPA de Périgueux 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SPA de Périgueux whether they will for Ruby, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ruby already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: SPA de Périgueux lists Ruby as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SPA de Périgueux, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ruby isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SPA de Périgueux about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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.