Ruby

Ruby is an adoptable male German Shepherd looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Ruby, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Ruby is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ruby was reported to display resource guarding in the home, which resulted in a bite incident. He was also reported to hard bark and lunge at unfamiliar people and other dogs. In the Care Center, Ruby has displayed similar defensive and reactive behaviors, including lunging, barking, and baring his teeth at the kennel door when staff or other dogs are nearby. Despite these behaviors, Ruby has shown interest in treats and will take them directly from staff members' hands with a gentle mouth. Medically, Ruby is apparently healthy. Ruby was surrendered into care due to his owners' ongoing medical concerns and moving out of state, which made them unable to take him with them. Ruby's previous family described him as a dog that prefers contact on his own terms and spent most of his time outdoors. He is reported to love car rides, loves to play with toys, his favorite game being fetch, and loves treats and chicken. His previous owner did note that he is reactive to other dogs and strangers. Ruby is noted ot have bitten in the previous home due to resource guarding. The bite did break the skin and drew blood. Due to the concerns reported in the previous home and during his stay in care, we recommend that Ruby be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope partner that can address his behavioral challenges with the use of a certified professional trainer that utilizes positive reinforcement methods only. Name: Ruby Animal ID: 261846 Gender: male Color: black Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 85.6 lbs Age: 4 years 1 months 3 weeks