This is Ruby; safe from euthanasia with M.A.I.N. but certainly NOT out of the woods.
Folks, Ruby is as sick as we’ve seen any of our dogs. We don’t know what’s going to happen over the next few days, and we can’t promise anything other than we will try our hardest to make this sweet young pup whole again. Please share a prayer for her and help us provide her the medical care that we hope will save her life.
She’s estimated to be two years old, so we shudder to think what those years must have been like for her. We’ll keep you posted as we know more and we’ll let you know when she’s safe and part of the M.A.I.N. family.
Medical Update, Jan. 30th: We ran some additional bloodwork – initial results indicate that her vital organs are functioning fine. She’s negative for Tick Fever but there are several indicators she may have Valley Fever, so we are waiting on the full results and titer.
Medical Update, Jan. 29th from the vet: She is eating like a horse, still very sore/crusty despite her bath. Heartworm negative, so we’re starting the Ivermectin for the Mange. She’s doing great right now. She is drinking more than expected but I think it may be a resource guarding type situation. We will test her for Tick Fever and Valley Fever as well.
Ruby’s Updates:
Ruby has been adopted! Congrats to Ruby and her fur-ever dad!
Ruby’s Petfinder Bio: Hi! I’m Ruby, a gem of a dog looking for a fur-ever family to call my own. You’ve probably noticed my “before” picture by now- can you believe that was me when I was first rescued?! M.A.I.N. rescued me from the county pound euthanasia list with a horrible case of Mange. I was very sick, but have made a full recovery and am now a happy, healthy energetic young dog! Let’s talk about some fun things now- like PLAYING! I love to play and have tons of energy. I would make a great new friend for your dog at home or a great hiking/running partner for YOU! I love everyone I meet, other dogs, cats and kids included! My absolute favorite thing in the world is going to the dog park to meet new people and dogs. The Lab in me loves water and running through the sprinklers, but I haven’t quite found the fun in the pool yet. Summer is coming up- maybe you could teach me?! There’s lots of fun things we can do together! I’m also a very smart girl; I walk great on the leash, am kennel trained and know “sit” and am working on “lay down.” Want to teach me some more tricks?! I’m up for it! One thing I should warn you about- I do consider myself to be a lap dog and would love to sit next to you and cuddle! I’m sure you won’t mind! I’m full of fun, energy and sweetness and would make the PERFECT furry friend for your dog at home!
From Ruby’s foster, April 2nd, 2013: I took my son to the skateboard park tonight and let Ruby come with, she really enjoyed watching the kids play; you could see her head turning back and forth as the kids went by. She is such a happy and well adjusted girl, which is so amazing when you think how bad her life was just a few months ago!
From Ruby’s foster, Feb. 25th, 2013: She is as puppy as they come- chewing, stealing toys, food, and just plain full of mischief. She is doing awesome! She is even dog door trained now. No doggie accidents in the house in two weeks. She is just darling.
From Ruby’s foster mom, Feb. 18th, 2013: Ruby is doing fabulous! She’s growing like a weed. She weighs about 50 pounds now and she is getting tons of new hair. Those of you who don’t know, Ruby is a puppy! I figure she is six to eight months old. She barks and plays just like one and still has sharp puppy teeth. We love watching her play and grow. She is like a different dog. I would like to thank all of you for your love and support. We could have never done it without all of you!
Update on Ruby, Feb. 6th from her foster mom: I took Ruby to see Dr. Miller at BAH last night and she has Kennel Cough, so she is on another antibiotic. I got to meet Benny and his foster mom also. It was so nice. The doc and techs say Ruby is looking and doing great! She will be back to herself in no time. She now weighs 44 lbs and tested negative for Tick Fever and Valley Fever! How great is that!?
From Ruby’s foster mom, Jan. 31st: She is asleep at my feet on her bed right now. She has had her medicated bath and is all squeaky clean. It was a VERY hard thing to do. There isn’t one 1/2 inch of her body that isn’t an oozing, bloody sore. She was a trooper and took it like a good girl. The smell is horrible, especially when wet, by the way..but I love her!
Ruby visited with Don & Heather on March 4th, and they had to take some photos! Look at what a fabulous foster family, a thousand people on Facebook and a lot of love can do!
I'm in Texas, but would consider adopting Ruby and could pick her up mid to late March if she hasn't found a home. Pleases email me at rhonda_b66@hotmail.com if she will still need a forever home.
Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing her recovery.
My mother's name was Ruby. She was the kindest woman that ever lived, so I'm making my donation in her memory.
Thank you so much, Sally.
I am praying for this sweet girl I can not believe how a person can allow this to happen to their pet.
PRAYING FOR RUBY!
just made a small donation, all I can afford for now. My prayers are with the poor girl and with all of you at M.A.I.N you are a great organization.
God bless you
God bless you
Omg….I just cried thru the entire video of Ruby's Rescue…From the bottom of my heart …Thank you for saving her M.A.I.N…..thank u 4 all that u do, I just Luv u guys so much! I don't know what Ruby's life was like b4 she was saved but I do know that she now has a wonderful future & she will have A luving furever home w/-a luving furever family 2 call her own…she will have unconditional luv, compassion, warmth, new friends, new family, a support system…she can now b the puppy that she was always meant to b:))) xoxoxo
You are truly an angel! ♥
Ps….I just donated as well!!!
I can't even watch the whole video, it's too much. Poor thing. I can't believe she's only 2 and is in this state. We'll do $50 for Ruby. Thanks so much, M.A.I.N., for doing what you guys do.
so happy to see she's eating and in a loving home. just donated.
So heartbreaking seeing her in the shelter. The video shows a much happier girl. Thank you for taking her in.
Thanks to M.A.I.N for all that you do and especially what you have done for Ruby. Thanks to oRubys foster mom for such love and compassion. What a doll she is. Sending lots and lots and lots of healing thoughts and prayers her way. I just know she is going to be fine with your help and your love. Please do keep us posted. She deserves this happy ending:)
We will definitely keep everyone updated on Ruby’s progress! Her foster mom is amazing! Thanks for all the well wishes everyone. 🙂
This is so heart breaking, to see what someone has done to this sweet baby. What kind of person lets a dog or any animal deteriorate and get so sick like this? I donated today, paying it forward on behalf of Chanel and all my other rescued fur babies. What you folks at Medical Animals In Need (M.A.I.N.) do is AMAZING! God bless all of you! I have 10 dog beds made for you and working on 6 more, hope to have them finished by the end of this next week, Feb 8th or 9th. My gift to these precious animals that you save. ♥ ♥ ♥.
Dyanna, that is SUCH a wonderful and thoughtful gift! Thank you SO MUCH!
Don
Dyanna, that is SUCH a wonderful and thoughtful gift! Thank you SO MUCH!
That's a wonderful gift–I wonder if Ruby has ever had a bed before (probably not…).
Wow…she is looking so much better…God Bless you for showing her love and kindness!
Wow…she is looking so much better…God Bless you for showing her love and kindness!
I donated in her honor. What a great team of people.
I did too…you know us, we love our 4 legged ones!
What bad shape this baby is in – brought tears to my eyes. But then to see her in the later video, tail wagging and just being a dog, priceless. Does she have mange? And do they know what happened to the side of her face? Maybe I dont want to know.
I look every day! It makes me happy.
Love how she is progressing and that she is in a home with a pack! That's just awesome:) thank you..
Love how she is progressing and that she is in a home with a pack! That's just awesome:) thank you..
I agree, it’s so awesome to see her in a pack and progressing so quickly! Isn’t she such a different dog from the one you saw in the county lobby?! I was so worried about her that day. Just added two new pics from her foster today. Her fur already looks so much better! 🙂
-Heather
How's our Ruby doing? It's been a few days since we've gotten an update. I think about her every day!
Hey Jennifer! A few new pics were added yesterday (wearing the flower lei) and just uploaded a new video of Ruby showing off her “big girl bark.” She has some lost puppy time to make up on! 🙂
Hi everyone! I am Ruby’s foster mom. She is doing fabulous! She’s growing like a weed. She weighs about 50 pounds now and she is getting tons of new hair. Those of you who don’t know, Ruby is a puppy! I figure she is 6 to 8 months old. She barks and plays just like one and still has sharp puppy teeth. 🙂 We love watching her play and grow. She is like a different dog. I would like to thank all of you for your love and support. We could have never done it without all of you. Sincere Regards, Debbie
Was wondering how Ruby is doing?
Hey Lore Anne! Ruby's mom just posted a great update, which I added to the site. She's doing WONDERFUL. Her foster mom is so diligent with sending pics/video almost every day and they're all included on her page. You can see how much fur she is growing already! 🙂
Thanks Heather Haltmeyer:)
So glad to hear and see that Ruby is getting better every day! I wish so much she could come to WI and live with us. We rescued our Zoey about 4 years ago at the age of 2, and there is NOTHING like giving a dog that's had a miserable existence a second chance. Zoey is smothered with love and kisses and gets to run around, play ball, and go for walks every day. I hope whoever adopts Ruby will give her the loving home she deserves.
GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR STAFF. You all made sure that Ruby felt the Love that she was missing. Ruby looks so AMAZING NOW.
RUBY LOOKS FANTASTIC! YALL ARE AMAZING! WE LOVE YOU RUBY, AND MAIN KUDOS TO YOU!
Thanks Penny! We are very proud of how far Ruby has come and so grateful to her foster family for all they’ve done for her. We hope she finds her perfect fur-ever home soon! 🙂
I have Ruby now, I’ve had her about 7 years. She is doing great. She’s happy and healthy, and has a friend Shar Pei-Mastiff mix. They get along great. Although she she has some arthritis, I’m treating her with Galliprant and Adequan canine. She’s an awesome dog and I’m glad to have her in my life. Really great dog! Thank you MAIN!