Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt RUBY

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Adult · 5 years

Hello friends, my name is RUBY and I'm going to tell you my story. It may seem sad, but don't worry, today I'm much better and I'm ready to join my forever family. In my previous family, I didn't live only good things; in the last few weeks, I lived in an education cage without anything to eat. Today, all of that is behind me, thanks to volunteers who came to get me. I then met humans who take care of me by feeding me, taking me for walks, and doing all sorts of wonderful things. They also whispered in my ear that the best is yet to come, finding warmth and love in a loving home. I'm a little one who loves humans; I would love a family that takes care of me only, meaning a family without other animals so I can enjoy as many hugs as possible. Don't hesitate any longer and come meet me; I will fill you with love!. This animal needs to be the only pet in the home.

Read original (fr)

Hello les z'amis, je m'appelle Ruby et je vais vous raconter mon histoire. Celle-ci peut paraître triste mais rassurez-vous aujourd'hui je vais beaucoup mieux et je suis prête à rejoindre ma famille pour la vie. Dans ma précédente famille, je n'ai pas vécu que des bonnes choses en effet sur les dernières semaines je vivais en cage d'éducation sans avoir de quoi me nourrir. Aujourd'hui tout cela est derrière moi, grâce à des bénévoles qui sont venus me chercher. J'ai alors rencontrer des humains qui prennent soin de moi en me nourrissant, en me sortant en balade et tout un tas de choses qui sont superbes géniales. Ils m'ont aussi glissés dans l'oreille que le meilleur reste à venir, trouver la chaleur et l'amour d'un foyer aimant. Je suis une louloute qui adore l'humain, j'aimerai une famille qui s'occupe que de moi c'est à dire une famille sans autres animaux pour que je puisse profiter d'un maximum de câlins. N'hésitez plus et venez à ma rencontre, je vous comblerai d'amour !

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Living with RUBY
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by SPA Laon · LaonLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing RUBY home

What you'll need for RUBY in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About RUBY

What life with RUBY looks like

RUBY is a medium-sized adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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.

Note from the shelter: Previous neglect history, requires patient rehabilitation

🇫🇷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.

Laon, 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 Laon 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 Laon 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 Laon 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.
You might also like