Seeing is believing. Ruby/Rosie is a whole different dog now than when she first arrived. She is happy and confident and a really great dog. Look how great she looks in these photos!
Rosie (Ruby 07-179)
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Sponsored by: Sue Forney
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The Traegor Family
Ruby is a gorgeous lady of the Bismarck puppy mill. She is estimated around 7 years old and has most likely had numerous litters of golden pups. She came into our home without much outward physical damage, other than the condition of her coat and her rather... unpleasant smell. Her neck chain had been embedded and needed to be removed with bolt cutters. She was shy and timid at first, as is typical of puppy mill rescues. But that is her past, she has a bright future ahead. She has learned to trust us very quickly, and was accepted immediately by our resident dogs as a member of their pack. She loves having a crate of her own and enjoys its feeling of security. She will already come out for petting and love, and within 24 hours of coming home she does the golden "back in" for hugs. Today she discovered tummy rubs and actually grunts and groans when you hit the right spot! What a personality! A half hour in the tub brought out a beautiful deep red lady and her coat will get more and more lustrous with some more good food and grooming.
Ruby has some medical issues that need to be addressed before she is ready to join her forever home. She is somewhat lethargic and sleeps a lot, even for a dog who probably never had a comfortable place to sleep before. She is not eating consistently. One ear is severly infected. As she had never been in a house before, it is not surprising to note that she is not housetrained. (Efforts to remedy this have already begun.) And she will need to be spayed as soon as possible. It will be a cause for celebration when her surgery is done and we will all know that her days as a breeding factory are over forever. Her confidence grows with each passing day. Her first vet appointment is in a few days and more updates will follow. Until then she is not available for adoption. We look forward to getting a clean bill of health for this lovely lady.
At a Glance #07-179
| Golden Retriever | Born: March 1999 |
| Female | Weight not specified |
Status: Adopted
Profile
Sponsored by: Sue Forney
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The Traegor Family
Ruby is a gorgeous lady of the Bismarck puppy mill. She is estimated around 7 years old and has most likely had numerous litters of golden pups. She came into our home without much outward physical damage, other than the condition of her coat and her rather... unpleasant smell. Her neck chain had been embedded and needed to be removed with bolt cutters. She was shy and timid at first, as is typical of puppy mill rescues. But that is her past, she has a bright future ahead. She has learned to trust us very quickly, and was accepted immediately by our resident dogs as a member of their pack. She loves having a crate of her own and enjoys its feeling of security. She will already come out for petting and love, and within 24 hours of coming home she does the golden "back in" for hugs. Today she discovered tummy rubs and actually grunts and groans when you hit the right spot! What a personality! A half hour in the tub brought out a beautiful deep red lady and her coat will get more and more lustrous with some more good food and grooming.
Ruby has some medical issues that need to be addressed before she is ready to join her forever home. She is somewhat lethargic and sleeps a lot, even for a dog who probably never had a comfortable place to sleep before. She is not eating consistently. One ear is severly infected. As she had never been in a house before, it is not surprising to note that she is not housetrained. (Efforts to remedy this have already begun.) And she will need to be spayed as soon as possible. It will be a cause for celebration when her surgery is done and we will all know that her days as a breeding factory are over forever. Her confidence grows with each passing day. Her first vet appointment is in a few days and more updates will follow. Until then she is not available for adoption. We look forward to getting a clean bill of health for this lovely lady.
Updates
Monday, July 9, 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Today Ruby was moved into her new foster home with her veterinarian! What a lucky girl. Now she is spayed, micro chipped and had her tumors removed (still awaiting results). We couldn’t believe how Ruby loved it at her new foster home. It was like she had dreamt about it or something. She fit right in. She figured out the dog door to the gorgeous backyard right away! She also seemed to like the resident dog, Cedar. What a pretty gal! It was tough for us to let Ruby go but we knew we were doing the right thing for her. Her new foster home is more than perfect! She can now focus on love from humans and dogs and forget about cats! Plus she can also get all the veterinary care that she needs! Ruby’s forever home should definitely NOT have cats, small animals (even small dogs), and not small children. She is a great loving girl, who enjoys tummy rubs, snuggling, and petting. Ruby just still has many signs of her puppy mill past that we know she will overcome with time and love. For example her body posture is typical of that of a puppy mill dog, holding her head really low, tucking her tail, avoiding eye contact, etc. With time at our home she began to look us in the eye and even relax enough to wag her tail! She needs a quiet home with patient humans. Ruby will make an excellent companion for the perfect family. Did I mention how beautiful she is? If you think you can provide the right home for her please email placement
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Ruby would like to give some kisses to her sponsors Sue and the Traegors for providing her with the financial means to be on her way to a clean bill of health. Without you, she would still have several tumors, ear infections, and now is spayed and doesn’t have to be a puppy producer any longer. Her veterinarian said Ruby had recently had a litter. At 7 or 8 years old, it was difficult news for us to hear. Now she can enjoy the rest of her life as a companion, not a producer. Thanks for providing a bright future for this gem!
Ruby exploring her new foster home!
Ruby (left) with her new foster sister Cedar!
A closeup of Ruby's old chain collar, which was embedded in her neck and needed to be cut out with bolt cutters. Her foster rescuers have saved it as a reminder of where she came from. This is all that remains of Ruby's old life.