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Ruby

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Ruby is about 45 cm tall and was born in 02/2024. She was discovered as part of our neutering project, together with her four puppies, whom she had cared for and protected under very difficult conditions. To get a first impression of how Ruby's development might progress and what she will need later on, we first gave her a complete medical check-up and are now looking after her step by step. We still don't know much about this young female yet, but one thing is clear right away: Ruby is very shy and has probably had only a few good experiences with people. Unfortunately, the hardships of street life are visible on her. Ruby is very thin, her coat is rough, and her whole demeanor shows how exhausting this time must have been for her. Even so, she bravely cared for her four puppies and never gave up. Since being rescued, she has visibly relaxed now that she is safe and can raise her puppies without fear. Ruby is now receiving medical care, will be neutered, and of course is being lovingly nursed back to health. Once her puppies are old enough, this brave mother dog may move in with her own loving family or a foster home that gives her a stepping stone into a new life. Could Ruby find a chance at a future free of deprivation with you — with a warm bed, security, and lots of love? Ray is neutered and will be vaccinated, microchipped, and, after a positive pre-screening, placed with a protection contract. General note about our dogs: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can repeatedly reassess their behavior and development. These personal impressions help us greatly in presenting each individual dog as accurately as possible. However, we would like to point out that a dog may show a different side in a new environment — with new people, new routines, and new impressions. This is completely normal and part of any process of change. Many dogs even open up more quickly at home and show sides that were not visible at the shelter. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee for every behavior in a new setting. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself at the shelter — and what potential it has. We are convinced that with patience, understanding, and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and continue to develop positively.

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Update: Wie großartig ist denn das bitte - unsere kleine Hundemama Ruby darf am 13.11. auf eine liebe Pflegestelle in 21224 Rosengarten ziehen. Dort darf sie dann erst einmal ganz in Ruhe ankommen und sich verwöhnen lassen. Wir freuen uns sehr für die kleine Ruby! Ruby ist etwa 45 cm groß und wurde 02/2024 geboren. Sie wurde im Rahmen unseres Kastrationsprojekts entdeckt – gemeinsam mit ihren vier Welpen, die sie unter sehr schwierigen Bedingungen versorgt und beschützt hat.Um einen ersten Eindruck zu bekommen, wie Rubys Entwicklung verlaufen könnte und was sie später benötigen wird, haben wir sie zunächst medizinisch durchgecheckt und versorgen sie nun Schritt für Schritt. Viel wissen wir noch nicht über die junge Hündin, doch eines zeigt sich sofort: Ruby ist sehr schüchtern und hat vermutlich nur wenige gute Erfahrungen mit Menschen machen können.Die Strapazen des Straßenlebens sieht man ihr leider an. Ruby ist sehr dünn, ihr Fell ist struppig, und ihr gesamtes Auftreten verrät, wie anstrengend diese Zeit für sie gewesen sein muss. Trotzdem hat sie ihre vier Hundekinder tapfer umsorgt und nicht aufgegeben. Seit ihrer Sicherung ist sie sichtlich erleichtert, dass sie nun in Sicherheit ist und ihre Welpen ohne Angst großziehen kann.Ruby wird jetzt medizinisch versorgt, kastriert und natürlich liebevoll aufgepäppelt. Sobald ihre Welpen alt genug sind, darf diese tapfere Hundemama in eine eigene liebevolle Familie oder eine Pflegestelle ziehen, die ihr ein Sprungbrett in ein neues Leben schenkt.Findet Ruby vielleicht bei dir eine Chance auf eine Zukunft ohne Entbehrungen — mit einem warmen Körbchen, Sicherheit und ganz viel Liebe?Ray reist ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Ruby
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

A young 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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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 — Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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 (DE). 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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