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Ruby

Belgian Malinois · Female · Young · 1 year

Beautiful Ruby was cruelly abandoned several months ago. The issue was that she was identified abroad so she remained blocked during her 6-month surveillance period. Today it's finally over and she can find her family. She's a very kind dog with humans, dynamic and playful. However, she doesn't get along with other dogs despite multiple tests. To adopt her, don't forget to bring the signed adopter commitment form from more than 7 days ago, otherwise she cannot be adopted.

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Ruby est une jeune chienne d'environ 1 an qui attend désormais de tourner la page et de commencer une nouvelle vie au sein d'une famille aimante. Très gentille, sociable et pleine de joie de vivre, Ruby est une chienne dynamique qui adore être active et découvrir le monde qui l'entoure. Elle aura besoin d'adoptants prêts à lui offrir des dépenses physiques et mentales quotidiennes afin de s'épanouir pleinement. Malgré son jeune âge, Ruby connaît déjà beaucoup de choses et montre de belles capacités d'apprentissage. Comme beaucoup de jeunes chiens, elle devra également apprendre à se poser et à profiter de moments de calme pour trouver son équilibre. Ruby s'entend bien avec ses congénères. Concernant les chats, nous ne connaissons pas encore ses ententes. Cette jolie louloute n'attend plus qu'une famille bienveillante qui saura l'accompagner, partager de belles aventures avec elle et lui offrir la stabilité qu'elle mérite.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Vannes
Shelter
SPA Vannes
Living with Ruby
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Vannes · VannesLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 5 months 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.

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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 belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Vannes in Vannes.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Does not get along with other dogs despite multiple tests

🇫🇷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.

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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. SPA Vannes 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 Vannes 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 Vannes 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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