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My name is Ruby - Cattle Dog X!

Posted over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Approve Application

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Husky
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED BEFORE JANUARY 2025!
Meet Ruby, a spirited and unique ~6-year-old Cattle Dog/Husky mix, weighing about 50-55 lbs, who’s ready for her new adventure with a forever family! Ruby originally came to us in 2020, and although her current owner has given her so much love, a recent change in their living situation means she’s now looking for a new home. Ruby has grown immensely since her early days, overcoming much of her initial anxiety and undersocialization, but she still thrives with structure, routine, and an active lifestyle. She’s happiest with a dedicated and engaged handler who can give her the mental and physical stimulation she loves.

About Ruby: Ruby is a dog who needs more than just a daily walk—she’s happiest when she’s mentally and physically engaged, with plenty of outdoor time. Her previous training in K9 search and rescue (airscent) shows her love for working alongside her person, and she’s even passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. She’s energetic, intelligent, and has a strong herding instinct, so she’ll thrive in a home where she can run, play, and keep her mind stimulated.

Ideal Home: Ruby would love a home with an experienced dog owner who understands high-energy breeds and the quirks that can come from backyard breeding. She’ll do best in a structured environment where she can have clear routines and guidance to manage her anxiety, particularly during transitions like getting in and out of the car or adjusting to new places.

Ruby gets along well with other dogs and even cats—she’s never shown any prey drive toward cats and respects boundaries. She can be dominant with other dogs, displaying some herding behaviors like chasing and nipping, but she responds well to correction and can maintain neutrality in most situations. Ruby adores kids and accepts most strangers, making her a great family companion if her home can provide the active, engaged environment she craves.

Training Needs: Ruby is intelligent and benefits from calm but firm guidance. She occasionally struggles with anxiety and can sometimes get “stuck” in repetitive behaviors, like pacing or lip-smacking, though these episodes are now rare and manageable. Because of her need for structure, she requires crating when unsupervised, especially since her anxiety can lead to destructive behavior with soft items. She responds to leash pressure as a quick and effective way to redirect her when she gets overly excited or anxious.

Dietary & Medical Needs: Ruby has a few special dietary needs due to allergies. She’s allergic to poultry, soy, and certain unidentified proteins, so she does best on a fish-based diet supplemented with yogurt, coconut oil, and fruits or veggies. She’s also allergic to pollen, which sometimes causes flare-ups in the summer. An herbal anti-itch shampoo works wonders for her, as well as a chlorhexidine treatment if she has a serious reaction. Ruby has soft teeth, likely due to early malnutrition, so she can’t have hard chews—if it doesn’t dent under a fingernail, it’s too tough for her.

Drives: Ruby has a high prey drive, so she may chase small animals, and has a medium to high food drive, making her responsive to treat-based training. She enjoys soft toys and sometimes plays tug or fetch but isn’t intensely toy-driven.

Ruby’s quirks and energy are part of what make her such a lovable, unique dog, and she’ll be the happiest in a home where her personality and needs are understood. If you’re ready for an active, intelligent, and loyal companion, Ruby could be the perfect addition to your family!

Trained behaviors list
Sit Down
Stand
Stay Wait
Come
Back up
Pull
In front (walk in front)
Loose (walk wherever you want on leash)
Free (off-leash release command)
Here (snap to heel position and sit)
Heel
Heel with automatic sit at doors
Off-leash heel
Off-leash recall
Automatic check-ins when hiking off leash
Switch (to different sides of handler)
Roll
Crawl
Sit pretty
Paws up (on object)
Shake/switch
High five
Up (onto something)
Jump (over, through something)
Jump up (launch into the air)
Under
Through
Spin
Turn (half spin)
Get in (between legs)
Watch (guard - focus on a person)
Speak
Whisper
Quiet
Get it (fetch)
Balance (object on nose)
Take it nicely
Indicate objects ("where is __ ?")
Kennel
Bed/place ("go to your spot")
What do you want (will indicate outside, etc.)
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
PMB 146 19410 Highway 99 Ste A (mailing), Lynnwood, WA 98036
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Please fill out the application and we can see if there's a potential match. https://airtable.com/shrFUvnGftwDTCArX

2.

Meet the Pet

We'll move forward with the application if both parties agree it's the right home. Bring all family members including dogs and kids.

3.

Approve Application

4.

Take the Pet Home

Once the application has been approved, we schedule pickup, sign the papers and give all the paperwork

Additional adoption info

Interested in adopting one of our rescue dogs? Here are the steps to a successful adoption:

1) Review the dog's picture and bio;

2) Fill out an Adoption Application

3) We will screen your application* and call you to tell you more about the dog,

4) A Meet and Greet will be set up. All members of your household (dogs and humans) must attend the meet and greet;

5) If you are approved for adoption, pay the adoption fee, sign the adoption contract and receive the dog's health records;

6) Love and adore your new dog!

*FHDR Adoption Application Privacy Policy:

Our organization - Forever Home Dog Rescue - values your privacy. Any and all application information is private and will not be shared outside of our organization with ANY other party. After a decision is made on a dog, all applicant and adopter personal information will be disposed of by shredding. We do not retain any application information past adoption in an effort to preserve the security and privacy of applicants. Vaccination, microchip and medical records of adopted and current dogs can be accessed under the dogs name and month of adoption.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Forever Home Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We receive dogs from owner surrenders and overcrowded shelters. All of the dogs are housed in private, loving foster homes or a kennel in the greater Seattle area. We assess their behaviors and health and help them relax during their transition to a forever home. The dogs remain in foster care or in our kenneling facility until they are adopted. All of the dogs are/or will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and are current on routine vaccinations.

Forever home dog rescue is not a shelter and thus you cannot see the dogs without an appointment.

We need foster homes! Thinking about adopting a dog, but not sure yet about which breed or if you're ready for the long-term commitment? Consider becoming a foster parent. A foster dog placement can be anywhere from two weeks to several months. We provide any dog supplies you may need and cover all necessary medical costs for your foster dog. You provide the love and attention and bring the dogs to adoption events at least twice per month.

Interested? Send us an email at fhdrwa@gmail.com and we'll send you a foster application. It's lots of fun and you will meet lots of dogs and other people who love dogs.

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