Dogs/Cats

Ruby Ranch Pet Rescue And Sanctuary

Phoenix, AZ 85069

About

While delivering blankets to the East Maricopa County shelter, I walked past what appeared to be an empty kennel. However upon closer inspection, I noticed a tiny, white, shivering little dog huddled in the corner. Her kennel plaque stated “Stray”, although I couldn’t imagine how this little girl could possibly have gotten lost, as I was pretty sure she was around for the Last Supper. When her stray period was up and no one came for her, I adopted her. Through some intense detective work, I discovered this little girl’s owner had passed away, and my senior friend had celebrated EIGHTEEN birthdays. Wow! She came complete with rotten teeth, a grade 5 heart murmur, and failing kidneys. Despite her poor prognosis, I decided to find a vet who would take a chance and remove those painfully abscessed teeth; amazingly enough she survived the surgery, and was the proud owner of 3 whole teeth. This little angel became known as Ruby and was a regular fixture at adoption events, often being carried around in her little wicker basket. All good things must come to an end, and 10 months after coming into our lives, little Ruby’s heart gave out a few days before her 19th birthday. Although with me for just a short period, it was worth the expense, heartache…as I was able to provide a loving home for my little friend in her golden moments, instead of ending her life in a shelter on a cold cement floor. I have had the pleasure over the years of fostering hundreds of animals including many seniors and those with special needs. I have decided to focus primarily on these wonderful animals…so in honor of little Ruby, Ruby Ranch Pet Rescue and Sanctuary was born. Ruby…the little dog who inspired a revolution.

Pets available

Dogs Cats

Adoption process

Please email us at: info@rubyranchrescue.org to receive an adoption questionnaire. This will tell us about your family and what you are looking for in a new family member. With a few exceptions, we will schedule a home visit. We are not there to check housekeeping, but to make sure the yard is safe, pool is fenced, and there are ho escape routes in the home or yard. Our adoption fees generally run from $50-300. Our higher adoption fees are for puppies or younger non shedding dogs. Higher adoption fees help offset the costs of our senior and medical cases. We believe adoption is a commitment that shouldn't be taken lightly, so we do not offer refunds on fees if an animal is returned. We do offer a credit toward the adoption of another animal for 30 days.