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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Meet Ruby ❤️ Ruby is a beautiful 5-year-old Yorkshire Terrier whose world was turned upside down when her owner became unwell and could no longer care for her. Sadly, there was no one within the family able to take her in, and Ruby found herself in the heartbreaking position of needing rescue through no fault of her own. The first few days were understandably difficult for this little girl. Everything was new, unfamiliar, and quite overwhelming, and she worried about just about everything. But with time, patience, and kindness, Ruby has begun to show us the wonderful dog she truly is. Now we are seeing a lovely, happy, and much more relaxed girl who enjoys spending time with our volunteers and is learning that life can be good again. Ruby absolutely loves her walks and enjoys getting out and about. She can be surprisingly strong on the lead for such a little dog, but once she’s had her exercise, she settles beautifully and is content to relax beside her people. Having come from a quiet home, Ruby would love a similar environment where she can enjoy the comforts of home life and be treated like the little princess she believes she is. While she is perfectly fine around other dogs when out and about, we feel she would be happiest as the only dog in the home, where she can enjoy all the attention and companionship for herself. Ruby would make a wonderful companion for someone who has plenty of time for her—perhaps a retired person or couple looking for a loyal little friend to share their days with. She is looking for someone who will make her their world, and in return, she will make them hers. After everything she has been through, Ruby deserves a home where she can feel safe, loved, and cherished once again. 🐾❤️ Could you be the special person this little princess has been waiting for?

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Ruby (yorkie) home

What you'll need for Ruby (yorkie) 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 (yorkie)

What life with Ruby (yorkie) looks like

Ruby (yorkie) is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

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 Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ruby (yorkie), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ruby (yorkie)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Almost Home Animal Rescue NI handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ruby (yorkie) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ruby (yorkie) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Almost Home Animal Rescue NI 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 (yorkie) 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 (yorkie) 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 Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ruby (yorkie) 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 (EN). 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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