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Ruby

German Shepherd · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Past: removed from abuse, lived in poor conditions and undernourished with 8 puppies. Positive points: gentle; trainable; close to people; kind when trusting; delicate; loves human presence. Negative points: protective; dislikes abrupt movements. Breed information: 25 to 32 kg for 58 to 68 cm; guard dog; lifespan 12 to 14 years; affectionate; intelligent; energetic; bold; easy to train; extremely good at hunting; likes children; balanced.

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Passé: retirer de maltraitance vivait dans de mauvaises conditions et sous nourrie avec 8 chiots Point positif : douce ; éduquer ; proche de l’homme ; gentille en confiance ; délicate ; aime beaucoup la présence humaine Point négatif : protectrice ; aime pas les gestes brusque Histoire de race : de 25 à 32 kg pour 58 à 68 cm; chien d’arret ; esperance de vie 12 à 14 ans ;affectueux ; intelligent ; turbulent ; audacieux ; facile à éduquer ; extrêmement bon en chasse ; aime les enfants ; équilibré.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de l
Living with Ruby
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ruby home

What you'll need for Ruby in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a puppy/kitten german shepherd dog waiting at SPA de l in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷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 de l 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 de l 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 de l 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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