Ruby: Ready to serve, protect and love!

Ruby is the perfect example of a dog that loves life and is an explorer. She finds great pleasure in chasing shadows and light, along with her squeak toys or a stick on the yard. She's very loyal and good with people true to her lab breed, and at the same time manages to patrol the perimeter of our house inside and out almost hourly to make sure she hasn't let any intruders on our yard--the vet has suggested she has some shephard in her which that would make sense. She does bark, but also responds when asked to be quiet. (not every squirrel needs to be announced). I find it quite nice actually and enjoy the comfort of having a dog that is protective, yet good with children and other people.

Ruby is fully housetrained--yet still in training overall so requires a crate during the day when gone. She's VERY trainable--- knows, sit, stay, come, down, shake and kennel up for commands. She loves to go for rides in a car (you forget she's there because she is so quiet) She is a true cuddler and her ideal spot to sleep would be on a couch in the lap of her owner. Often, she just sits or lays down on our feet for comfort. If her name wasn't Ruby--I'd consider calling her shadow because not only does she chase shadows, but she is literally my 'shadow' around the home.

Ruby would be IDEAL for a retired couple or family with children that can give her attention and spend a lot of time with her. She loves to play and romp with other dogs. She's a fence jumper, so needs to be 6 foot fence minimum or on a tie out. She requires lots of excercise--so daily walks or to the dog park are a must.

This dog is going to be a fabulous dog for someone. If you are interested in learning more about Ruby, please email pethavendogs@yahoo.com.

Photos courtesy of Sarah Beth Photography.

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Pet Haven has declared February as Black Dog and Cat Month. All month long we will be featuring our adoptable black dogs on the dog blog. We will also be working to educate people about "Black Dog Syndrome" and encourage everyone to take a 2nd look at black dogs when they are considering adoption.