Hello, my name is Ruby, and I am about 2 years old. As you can tell by my pictures, I'm a cutie. I'm a quiet girl and like to lay by your feet. I guess you stay I'm stubborn at times (hello my breeding?) so if I don't like to do something I put on the brakes and I will talk back to you. I guess you can also say I need a Leader or Coach to teach me that I'm not in charge - you are. That's what my foster Mom is doing for me right now.
I'm in a foster home with other dogs & cats and I am ok with them. The big dogs at first, I was nervous. I hid under a chair, but my foster Mom would assure me I am ok. I don't like when other dogs or even people get in my face. Sure, my face is adorable but who likes to have someone right in their face? Not me. So, I have learned that I am ok when another dog does it and we both get corrected. If I could pick my perfect home, it would have many one other dog who I can learn from. That's what I'm also learning in my foster home. I'm learning a routine of when we go outside, when we get our food (more on that) and when it's time to go to bed. I'm house trained but I don't tell you have I have to go outside to do my business.
I love going for car rides but sometimes I need help being picked up. For this, my foster Mom scoops me up under my belly. See, my belly is quite big. Remember the note on food - well I like food! I'm not aggressive but in my last home I got fed a lot and I am quite chubby. Actually, the Vet said I'm obese. I don't understand that word but my foster Mom does so she limits me on how much I can eat. I would benefit from being walked every day and I do walk well on my leash. I weigh 20#s and vet said I should be around 9-12#s. My new family has a challenge! You need to lose weight? We can be fitness partners.
I'm a young gal that sadly was not told the word NO. So, when I don't want to do something, I will talk back to you. I need someone who can be my Leader or Coach and correct me with my bad behaviors. I like to please people and love to be told I'm a good girl. My chubby little body will waddle and wiggle because I love praise!
I might do well in an apartment dwelling but not sure about kids. Remember the note on me liking things in my face? Well, little kids have fingers that can go in my face. Maybe you can have kids that visit and I'm quite fine hanging out in another room on my doggie bed or a couch.
So, what do you think? Looking for a walking buddy? I have a lifetime ahead of me that is filled with love. I can't wait for our journey to begin!
xoxo,
Ruby
Ruby is located in our foster home in Aurora. To meet Ruby, please complete an adoption application at: https://treasuredanimalrescueinc.org/application-dog-adoption/
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