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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Shy voice with a big heart I am Ruby. New things often make me afraid, so I keep them away with loud barking. But actually I am not as brave as I seem - I just need time to gain trust. Other dogs give me security, I very much orient myself by them. If you bring patience and give me a calm home, I will learn that the world is not so scary. Traits:

Read original (de)

Schüchterne Stimme mit großem Herz Ich bin Ruby. Neue Dinge machen mir oft Angst, also halte ich sie mir mit lautem Gebell vom Leib. Aber eigentlich bin ich gar nicht so mutig, wie ich tue – ich brauche nur Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Andere Hunde geben mir Sicherheit, an ihnen orientiere ich mich sehr. Wenn du Geduld mitbringst und mir ein ruhiges Zuhause schenkst, werde ich lernen, dass die Welt gar nicht so gruselig ist. Eigenschaften: unsicher, zurückhaltend, freundlich, aufmerksam

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Korbach
Shelter
Tierheim Korbach
Living with Ruby
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
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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 small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Korbach in Korbach.

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.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Korbach, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierheim Korbach 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 — Tierheim Korbach 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 Tierheim Korbach 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 (DE). 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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