Dropped off at the shelter by her owners with the comment "We're getting out the puppy selling business," we're not sure what the rest of her back story is... Did she have the puppies and they were sold, then momma was dumped at the shelter?... Did she lose her puppies and then they dumped her? We're not sure exactly happened to her, but we couldn't leave her behind in the shape she was. Her mammary sacks are engorged with milk and she has mastitis in several, so she's under veterinary care and still intact until she is improving and can then be spayed.
Ruby is also a tiny bit fearful (shelter stint? losing her pups? combination of the two plus more?), but she absolutely adores young ladies for she bonded to a young TLC volunteer (age 20) on the spot, then crying at the door when she left. Ruby now sleeps with this young volunteer foster mom and is definitely a lap dog. Quiet and pretty cautious in general, but when Ruby likes you, she's inseparable. Some things she should already have been exposed to (like mirrors), but she's learning about new things every day as she no longer is breeding stock, but lives in a foster home like a normal dog.
Ruby uses the doggy door and listens well. She's got a beautiful, silky coat and the most precious eyes when she looks up at you. Ruby up-to-date on her shots (including rabies) and micro-chipped. Although by California law, she cannot be adopted until she is spayed, we are taking applications in advance for her adoption. You can print out the adoption application HERE and fax to 805-578-2604 or meet her at adoptions on Saturdays. We'll keep this blog updated with her condition and other great tidbits as she is fostered!
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