Ruby

Pet's Name: Ruby
Dog: Primary Breed: Labrador Retriever
Primary Breed (if not in list): Cane Corso/lab
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 09/23
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Newspaper ad
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 11/23
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Large
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 90
Primary Color: Brown
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Playing with her brother and sister (two mini schnauzers), cuddling on couch, watching birds
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, leave it, come, ok, drop it, get in the tub
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She is fine, she’s never pottied in the house, or her crate when she was little. Chewed baseboards when she was a puppy, but stopped that.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: She’ll bark at unfamiliar people
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: She’s fed around 10-11 am, self-feeds during day, gets cookies at bedtime.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: Always been very healthy.
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: No
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : Every two weeks, ear cleaning every other day
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: She likes getting her teeth brushed
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
How is your dog with other dogs?: Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?: Neutral: Doesn't mind cats but doesn't interact much with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: Her sweetness she just loves to be petted and talked to
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Indoors except when playing outside. She sleeps in the house and lays on the couch or bed, always with me and the small dogs.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: I love her very much and will miss her. She’s done nothing wrong, just rehoming due to my illness.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Parent Illness
Details about rehoming reason (if needed): I’m 69, just diagnosed with breast cancer, have double mastectomy scheduled for 4 weeks. I was already guilty about Ruby not having room to get her zoomies out. I live in a small mobile home in an over 55+ community and the yard is very small.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: One month
Who is your veterinarian?: Critters without Litters
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: She eats anything! She’s fed wet food with veggies, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and dry self-feeding.
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Bakersfield, CA
Zip Code: 93301
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
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