Adopted Dog Update: Ruby

Here's an update from Ruby's mom and dad:

We are the two that adopted Ruby. We decidedto keep her name "Ruby" because she responded to it so well. She has been nothing but a joy. She loves going for walks, we usually get 3 in each day. She is happy and healthy. She attended Katie K-9 Obedience School for beginners. I was told by Katie that she was the best dog in the class. She may attend Beginners II in the fall. Everybody in the neighborhood just loves her. When we go for walks there are driveways she wants to stop at to see if the "nice" people are outside. She loves pontoon rides and swimming in the lake. We have attached a few pictures ofher "hanging out". Thanks for taking such good care of Ruby while she was with you. She is laying by me on the floor right now, pretty exhausted after a day in the lake.

Adopted Dog Monday

Alistair, a young Chihuahua puppy, was a popular guy who had many families inquire to adopt him. His new family is thrilled to have him and we thank everyone for their interest in the little tyke! Congratulations, Alistair!










Ruby, a young black lab mix, has landed herself a wonderful home a lake in the north metro! She has a new stay-at-home mom to hang out with. What a lucky girl. Congratulations, Ruby!











Lady's foster mom has been in love with her since the day they met as foster dog and foster mom. They made the adoption official this week. Congratulations, Lady!

Adoption event tomorrow - Saturday, March 7th

(Ruby, a young lab mix who is available for adoption)

The dog division will be meeting and greeting at the Minnetonka Petco tomorrow from 10am to noon. Please come out and meet our available dogs -- they would love to meet you!

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.

Spread the word - special black dog adoption event!

Pet Haven currently has 16 large black dogs and one small black dog in foster care right now. In an effort to highlight our black beauties, we will be having a special black-dog-only adoption event on January 31st and we are making February Black Dog and Cat Adoption Month!!

Please spread the word that our black dogs will be meeting and greeting their adoring fans at the Richfield Petco from 10am to noon on Saturday, January 31st.

These are the black dogs currently in Pet Haven care. If someone strikes your fancy, don't wait until the 31st -- email pethavendogs@yahoo.com today to learn more about them.

Midnight is a 4-5 year old male black lab who was going to be put to sleep when his family could not afford the surgery to repair a torn ACL. Pet Haven stepped in and saved his life and it could not have happened to a nicer boy. Midnight is a love bug who is good with all the dogs, cats and kids in his foster home where he is recovering from surgery.




Missy is a 1.5 year old lab who came to us through an Iowa animal control facility. She was dumped at the home of a good samaritan. Missy is good with other dogs and very sweet with cats. She is also housetrained and crate-trained. All the hard stuff has been done, but she would still benefit from a basic obedience course.







Sweetie is a 2.5 year old lab mix who would love to find a home where she can be your one and only dog. She does get along with other dogs, but at home she would prefer to have all the attention for herself. She loves to play fetch, but she is also happy to settle down and snuggle up. She's a people-lover who is looking for some new people to love.




Kix is a 4 month old shepherd mix boy who came to us via Red Lake Rosie's Rescue in November. He came in with his littermates, Ozzy and Sierra who have since been adopted. Kix is the only one remaining. They appear to be shepherd mixes, but they are small puppies -- so whatever their mix, they have something small in there!





Ruby is a a black lab mix that we are estimating to be around 1 year old. She came to us from an animal control facility in Iowa, so we don't have a lot of background on her. Ruby is very sweet and shares her foster home with a husky sister. She can easily jump a 4' fence so she needs a 6' fence or a home where she will be taken out on leash.




Frankie is a 3 month old black lab mix. He was picked up running loose along with his littermates in northern Minnesota just before Thanksgiving. He came to use through Red Lake Rosie's Rescue along with his brother Forest (and Fletcher, who has been adopted).





Forest is a 3 month old black lab mix. He was picked up running loose along with his littermates in northern Minnesota just before Thanksgiving. He came to use through Red Lake Rosie's Rescue along with his brother Frankie (and Fletcher, who has been adopted).






Lacy is a 6 year old female Rottweiler mix. She has been through the Pet Haven program before and was returned this fall when her adoptive home did not work out. Once a Pet Haven dog, always a Pet Haven dog! Lacy believes that 84 lbs is not too big to be a lap dog! She would love an adoptive home where she can be the center of your attention.







Garth is a 5 year old male lab mix. He came to use from a shelter in Iowa. Garth is a rough and tumble player who enjoys the company of other dogs, but might not be the best match for an older dog who does not enjoy rough housing quite as much as Garth does.




Foster is a 10 month old male lab mix. He came to us from a shelter in Iowa. He's a big boy and we are thinking that he might be mixed with Newfoundland. Foster has a happy go lucky personality who would fit into almost any adoptive home willing to give him the attention and exercise that a puppy needs.




Komo (aka Dutch) is a 9 month old male lab mix. He came to use from a shelter in Iowa. He LOVES to play with other dogs and would love a doggy playmate in his adoptive home.










Dakota is a 7 year old female husky/shepherd mix. Dakota was an owner surrender. She is very smart and a star pupil in obedience. She has a tendency to get nervous around other dogs, but she could share her home with the right dog companion. Being a typical husky, she does need a secure fence.






Suzy is a 2 year old female collie/lab mix. She came to us from a shelter in rural Iowa. Suzy is house trained and crate trained and is used to being left alone for a full work day. At only 2 she is young and energetic and is looking for an active family to run and play with!





Daisy is a 2 year old female lab. She is shy as a result of an abusive background, but once she warms up to you she is an engaging, entertaining snuggler. Daisy is looking for a forever home without kids because their unpredictability makes her nervous.





Bailey is a 4 year old female springer spaniel/lab mix. She is an owner surrender due to divorce. Bailey loves to play fetch and is looking for an adoptive family with a good throwing arm.






Andy is a 2 year old male shepherd mix. Andy came to us from a shelter in Iowa. He was a bit of a wild child when he came into foster care, but after a few weeks of consistent boundaries, training and exercise he is a dream dog!





And one little guy!...

Bentley is a 4-5 year old poodle/pomeranian mix. His previous owner was not able to keep up with his energy needs so he came to Pet Haven to look for a new home. Bentley is a tennis ball FREAK and despite his small size he can fit a regular sized ball in his mouth. He loves to play fetch and just carry a ball around. He would love to find a forever family to toss the ball for him.