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pace. Once she feels safe and settled, Ruthie becomes an incredibly loyal cuddle companion with lots of personality and love to give.
Best Home Match for Ruthie
A suburban or rural home where life is a little quieter and less overwhelming. She enjoys backyard time, sunshine, and long walks or hikes.
A detached home with a fenced yard would be ideal, though she has adjusted well to condo living with patient guidance and careful management around other dogs.
A family with teenagers, adults, or semi-active seniors who can offer her companionship, cuddles, structure, and daily walks.
A moderately active household — Ruthie loves adventures and playtime, but she’s equally happy curling up for a long nap afterward.
Someone patient and consistent who will continue using positive reinforcement and help her build confidence in new situations.
A home where she can be the only pet. Ruthie prefers having all the attention to herself and feels most comfortable without other animals around.
People who appreciate affection and companionship. Ruthie loves being close to her humans and will happily snooze beside you after a fun day.
Ruthie’s Favourite Things
Long walks and hikes
Car rides
Cuddles and couch naps
Lick mats, chew toys, and balls
Liver treats, cheese, cucumbers, and apples
Learning new tricks (especially when treats are involved!)
What Would Not Be a Good Fit
Homes with other dogs, cats, or small pets
Busy households with young children, as Ruthie can become overstimulated and likes her personal cuddle time
Families wanting to frequent dog parks or highly social dog environments
Very busy downtown/city lifestyles without time for a slow adjustment period
Homes looking for a low-interaction dog — Ruthie thrives on love, routine, and companionship
A Few Things to Know
Ruthie is fully house trained, sleeps well through the night, and does great when left alone during the workday. She’s eager to please, food motivated, and responds beautifully to reassurance and consistency. While she may need a little time to decompress in a new environment, once she settles in, her goofy, loving personality truly shines.
Ruthie is looking for someone who will give her the perfect balance of structure, patience, adventure, and snuggles — and in return, she’ll give you endless loyalty and love.
* Located in Brantford.