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Ruby

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male

Despite being an absolute sweetheart, Ruby hasn’t found her perfect match yet. She’s a 3-year-old Staffie X who loves people and would make a loyal companion for the right family. Here’s what Ruby has to offer: 💛 Affectionate & Loyal – Ruby is a cuddle bug who loves belly rubs and will shower you with affection. 🚶‍♀️ Great Walks – She’s strong on the lead initially but settles in quickly and loves her daily strolls. 🏡 Housetrained – Ruby is fully housetrained and ready to be a part of your home. 🐕 Good with Other Dogs – Ruby is great with dogs that match her playful Staffie style, so she’d love a companion who can keep up with her energy! 🚫 No Cats – Ruby prefers to be in a cat-free home. ✔ A family with Staffie experience or someone who understands her needs. ✔ A loving, patient home where she can be the center of attention and receive all the love she deserves. Ruby is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped and ready to find her forever home. Could Ruby Be Your Perfect Match? If you think you could offer Ruby the home she deserves, please get in touch! A home check, meet-and-greet, and adoption fee apply.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇮🇪Ireland
Shelter
PetMatch Ireland
Living with Ruby
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
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Listed 1 month 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 large adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at PetMatch Ireland in Ireland.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇪Adopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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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. PetMatch Ireland 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 — PetMatch Ireland 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 PetMatch Ireland 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 (EN). 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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