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Adopt RUBY

Belgian Malinois · Female · Adult · 5 years

RUBY is a sweet little bulldog who spent long months in the pound before coming to our shelter. She is affectionate with humans, gentle, and loving. Unfortunately, she does not get along with other animals. She can live in a house or an apartment, and may be suitable for children, depending on the profile. RUBY is rather calm. She behaves well in the car and during veterinary handling.

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Ruby est une adorable petite dogue qui a passé de longs mois en fourrière avant d'arriver chez nous. Elle est adorable avec l'humain, douce et câline. Malheureusement, elle ne s'entend pas avec les autres animaux. Elle pourra vivre en maison ou appartement, et éventuellement avec des enfants selon les profils. Ruby est plutôt tranquille. Elle se comporte bien en voiture et à la manipulation vétérinaire.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with RUBY
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Listed 2 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 belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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: 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.

Rennes, 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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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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