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RUBY

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 6 years

Ruby is a very affectionate, adorable, cuddly dog who craves attention and is playful and very greedy! She suffers from Addison's disease (adrenal gland dysfunction) which requires lifelong treatment (daily medication and monthly injections). The shelter takes care of the treatments and all veterinary follow-up. She will need to be the only pet in the household.

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Ruby est une chienne très affectueuse, adorable, câline, en demande d'attention, joueuse et très gourmande ! Elle est atteinte de la maladie d'Addison (dysfonctionnement des glandes surrénales) qui nécessite un traitement à vie (médicament quotidien et injection mensuelle). Les soins sont pris en charge par la sSPA ainsi que tout le suivi vétérinaire. Elle devra être le seul animal du foyer. Pour un placement dans un milieu peu urbanisé.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Plaisir
Shelter
SPA Plaisir
Living with RUBY
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Plaisir · PlaisirLearn about Labrador Retriever →
More dogs in Plaisir →More dogs in France →

Listed 4 months 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 labrador retriever dog waiting at SPA Plaisir in Plaisir.

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.

Note from the shelter: Addison's disease requiring lifelong treatment with daily medication and monthly injections. Must be only pet in household. Reactive to joggers and cyclists.

🇫🇷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.

Plaisir, France — browse more dogs in France.

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 Plaisir 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 Plaisir 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 Plaisir 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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