Ruby Leigh

Description

Ruby Leigh is a 6 month old, 42 lb German Shepherd pup bursting with happy energy, curiosity, and a sweet, eager to please personality!   Quick Facts: Name: Ruby Leigh Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 6 months old Weight: 42 lbs. House-Trained: Almost there! Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes (would love a playful companion in her home) Good with Cats: No (has a high prey drive) Good with Kids: Yes (loves all kids, but has lots of energy and could knock over little ones)  Energy Level: Very high/Playful Fence Required: Yes Dog's Location: Kenly, NC   About Ruby Leigh’s Breed: Our best guess is that Ruby Leigh is a German Shepherd mixed breed. German Shepherds are loyal, intelligent, and energetic working dogs who thrive when they have structure, purpose, and plenty of activity. They bond deeply with their families and love learning, training, and staying engaged both mentally and physically.   Their ideal home is one that offers consistent exercise, clear guidance, and companionship. They do best with active owners who understand working breed behavior, can provide daily enrichment, and have a secure fenced yard where they can safely burn energy. With routine, leadership, and love, German Shepherds grow into incredibly devoted and capable companions.   What to Love about Ruby Leigh: Ruby Leigh is a smart girl who learns quickly, is very food motivated, and warms up fast after a shy first impression. Ruby is great with dogs of all sizes and loves making new canine friends on walks and outings. She’s wonderful with kids of all ages and isn’t mouthy, though her bouncy puppy energy is best suited for children who enjoy an active, playful companion. Ruby is crate trained, has no accidents in her crate, and can be left crated when you’re out of the house. She’s still mastering potty training, but she’s catching on quickly thanks to her intelligence and eagerness to learn!   Ruby thrives with structure, activity, and continued socialization. She walks well on a leash, has a strong prey drive (so no cats for this girl), and needs a fenced yard to safely stretch her legs and burn energy. Because she’s a high drive working breed, she’ll benefit from an adopter experienced with German Shepherds — someone who can keep her mind and body engaged through training, exercise, and enrichment. Ruby Leigh is an easygoing playmate, a joyful, silly sweetheart, and a bright, energetic pup who brings smiles wherever she goes. She’s ready to grow, learn, and shine with a family who will guide her through puppyhood and love her big, happy heart!   Ruby Leigh’s Ravishing Highlights: • 6 month old, 42 lb German Shepherd with tons of happy puppy energy • Smart, quick learner who is very food motivated and eager to train • Great with dogs of all sizes and loves making new canine friends • Wonderful with kids — not mouthy and enjoys playful, active households • Crate trained with no accidents in her crate • Still mastering potty training but catching on quickly • Needs a fenced yard due to her breed traits and energy level • Strong prey drive — not suited for homes with cats • Great on leash and enjoys walks and outings • Sweet, silly, social girl who thrives with continued socialization and an experienced German Shepherd owner   Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!