How do I contact the shelter about Ruby?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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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Ruby

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

loving, tolerant, a bit reserved Rubi – young at first still a bit shy whirlwind seeks a home! Rubi is a young female dog born in June 2025. Corresponding to her age, she brings a lot of energy, curiosity, and joy. Rubi is a friendly female dog, but she is still a bit unsure at the beginning. She wants to discover the world, learn, and of course also play – which she can sometimes do a bit impulsively. That's why her new home should be stable and enjoy giving her loving guidance and structure. A confident leadership, clear structures, and sufficient stimulation are particularly important for young puppies. Rubi shows tolerance towards other dogs and could therefore get along well with an existing dog companion. For very small children, Rubi is currently not suitable due to her somewhat reserved nature. However, older, dog-experienced children who know how to respectfully interact with a young puppy are no problem. Rubi seeks active people who are willing to grow together with her, provide her with security, and support her on her way to becoming a great companion. Who would like to give the sweet Ruby a home and show her the world?

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lieb, verträglich, etwas zurückhaltend Rubi – junger anfangs noch etwas schüchterner Wirbelwind sucht ein Zuhause! Rubi ist eine junge Hündin geboren im Juni 2025. Entsprechend ihrem Alter bringt sie jede Menge Energie, Neugier und Lebensfreude mit. Rubi ist eine freundliche Hündin, anfangs ist sie aber noch etwas unsicher. Sie möchte die Welt entdecken, lernen und natürlich auch spielen – dabei kann sie manchmal noch etwas ungestüm sein. Genau deshalb sollte sein neues Zuhause standfest sein und Freude daran haben, ihr liebevoll die nötige Erziehung und Struktur zu geben. Eine souveräne Führung, klare Strukturen und ausreichend Auslastung sind für Junghunde besonders wichtig. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt sich Rubi verträglich, sodass sie sich gut einen vorhandenen Hundekumpel vorstellen kann. Für ganz kleine Kinder ist Rubi aufgrund ihrer anfangs zurückhaltenden Art aktuell nicht geeignet. Ältere, hundeerfahrene Kinder hingegen, die wissen, wie man respektvoll mit einem jungen Hund umgeht, sind kein Problem. Rubi sucht aktive Menschen, die Lust haben, gemeinsam mit ihr zu wachsen, ihr Sicherheit zu geben und sie auf ihrem Weg zu einer tollen Begleiterin zu unterstützen. Wer möchte der süßen Ruby ein Zuhause schenken und ihr die Welt zeigen?

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Essen

Shelter

4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt

Living with Ruby

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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Bringing Ruby home

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

An young 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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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.