Ruby Foster Doodle (cross post from the DRC site)

[Frannie & Callie]

Ruby is a sweet (SWEET) 3 year old labradoodle. She was pulled from a high-kill shelter in North Carolina (thanks, Michael G!) where she had been turned in by her backyard breeder "parents". That's right...Ruby was used strictly to breed litter after litter of puppies and then was turned into this high kill shelter when her "usefulness" was gone (If you can't read between the lines, I hate these people. I can't put it into gentler, more PC terms...people who irresponsibly breed dogs so they can turn a quick buck and then mistreat, abandon, or kill dogs that can't breed for them or that they can't sell are a shaky step below Hitler in my book). Anyway, soapbox rant over, on to RUBY. Ruby was flown to Augusta, GA by the fine folks of Pilots N Paws on Monday, where Deborah Vaughn picked her up and brought her to my house.

 

Ruby is a LOVE. I'm once again awed by the resiliency of these doodles. I've had Ruby for about two days and here's what I know...

She lives to have her belly rubbed

She is sweet as sugar and adores women (and has been fine with men, just slightly more reserved at first)

She's an awesome snuggler (yes, both she and Callie slept in bed with me last night)

She's housebroken

Once she has a few solid months of good nutrition behind her, she'll have one of the most gorgeous doodle coats in the history of Doodledom.

She doesn't know how to play with plush toys, but she likes to snuggle them. She does know how to chew on a marrow bone.

She displays no resource guarding over food, and I was able to pull the bone out of her mouth when it was time for her to stop chewing on it with no reaction but a "really??" look on her face.

As she displayed at the vet's office yesterday, she has the potential to be a master counter surfer!

She doesn't know how to play with other dogs at all. Callie play bowed to her this morning and Ruby looked at her, looked at me, and then wandered over to the water bowl. This part will take some time!

Last night, Ruby learned how to walk up the stairs

This morning, Ruby learned how to walk down the stairs

 Below are some pictures of this sweet girl.

Right after her bath last night:

 

This morning, lounging in my bed:

 

 

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

She's beautiful.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

OMD, Frannie, Ruby does indeed remind me of Harlow.  Thanks so much for fostering this sweet girl.

[Camilla and Darwin]

What a great blog post! I'm so glad Ruby is in such good hands.

[Taylor & Huff]

She is so pretty. How old is she? Callie must be jealous.

[Paul & Michele]

That is so nice of you to take her in and take care of her and to all the people who helped to get her to you a big Thank You too!!  Can't wait to see more pictures and future updates.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Frannie & Ms. Callie, Ruby is so lucky to have you guys start her on her new life!!  I can't wait to hear about her progress and see more pics!!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Awww - great job you guys!  She sure looks like a sweetie pie.  I hate what her life was but will be looking forward to hearing about she does on the way to her forever family!!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Warms my heart. Ruby is on her way to a happy ending :)

[Adrianne Matzkin]

I am grateful for the opportunity to see Ms. Ruby 'in person' last night via skype. It always amazes me just how resilient doodles can be. Considering her past life was all about how many pups she can have, she is so darned sweet! TY again, Frannie, for opening your home and heart to another doodle in need!!