Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge September 8, 2010

On September 8, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. Ruby (#1156) passed away. I was told when I adopted her that she was used for breeding and had spent six years of her life making puppies until the breeder didn't use her any longer. She had one home before coming to Golden Bond and then ended up with me.

Ruby didn't have many social skills. I never knew a dog that didn't know how to play. When I first brought her home, I bought toys and balls like any owner would do. She looked at them totally clueless as to what they were used for. As much as I tried to teach her to play, she never caught onto the idea. I spent hours on my belly rolling balls her way that she merely stared at and then looked at me with confused eyes. Ruby didn't like sleeping on soft beds either. Even though I bought one when she first came to live with me, she rarely used it. The hard tile floor near my front door was her favorite spot. I guess she was just use to sleeping on concrete.

She was a good dog too. Never chewed anything up. Never barked, unless I left her alone more than 9 hours at a time. Then I'd come home and she'd give me one resounding disapproving "woof" to let me know of her displeasure. She never messed inside and behaved well. Her favorite thing to do was to lean into my green recliner and make me stroke the side of her body for hours on end while I watched TV. When I tried to stop, she would just nudge me for more. Her favorite treat was popcorn, and I swear she ate more in the bag than I did. Ruby was friendly to everyone — a tail wagging lovable girl.

In the past two months her health declined rapidly, and when she finally couldn't get up to walk any longer, I had to let her go. Ruby had a good 12 years, and for the last 5-1/2 she graced my life. I miss her terribly.

Vicki

Adopted March 10, 2005

 
A recent email from Vickie, the new owner of Ruby (#1156), tells us, "She's definitely found her forever home with me. Ruby made herself right at home and we bonded quickly. She's a perfect lady in my apartment, never gets into anything and never makes messes. She waits quietly for me while I'm at work and when I come home she talks to me with all sorts of vocalization. We have a lot in common, since we're close to our 50's, both blonde, and a both a little overweight. I keep trying to teach her to play, but she doesn't have a clue what to do with a stuffed toy or ball. Her favorite past time is laying her head against my chest so I can kiss and love on her. When we're not hugging each other, she's content to take a nap by the front door. Thanks for Ruby! She's a perfect fit."