RUBY is a gorgeous, petite and incredibly sweet German Shepherd!  She’s a stunning red-and-black girl who will turn heads when you walk down the street.  She has only been in a foster home for a short time but gets along with the cat, a small daschund, a medium mix dog, and two large dogs.  Just a few days after she arrived, she even won over the grumpy alpha male GSD:  he sat above her and glowered at her, and she just looked up and kissed him!  He said “Harrump!” and tried to ignore her, but it was clear she had won his heart.

Ruby was slated to die at a city pound because they were full, and Ruby was so scared that they assessed her as being very “independent” – so “independent” that they implied she could be a difficult dog and was therefore top of the list to die.

The truth?  Ruby is a loving, affectionate, calm and very sweet girl who just wants to be loved!   Her “independence” was just her fear and anxiety at being in a noisy, crowded, smelly shelter.

Ruby will win your heart with her sweet, unassuming demeanor and loving nature.

DOGS:    yes.  Does very well with small, medium and large dogs in her foster home
CATS:     yes.  Does fine with the cat in her foster home.
KIDS:     unknown.  Would need to be tested.  Believe she would do well.
IDEAL HOME:   a home with time to love on her, exercise her, and show her the TLC she so deserves!  She would love to have a buddy, too ;-)

 If you're looking for a sweet, beautiful dog --
RUBY’s your girl!

RUBY's ADOPTION FEE: $300
This fee covers only part what we spend on vet and boarding costs for the dogs we save.  At minimum it includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip.  In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING RUBY?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com