This helps Heart of Gold's Shelter with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
2 years 8 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
8 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Ruby! This tiny gal transferred to us from the San Diego Humane Society.
Upon arrival, Ruby was skittish, hiding under her sling bed, not interested in food, and was in pure flight mode.
She learned the routine fairly quickly! While she was going in and out of her kennel, eating, playing with her friends, and cautiously sniffing the staff here and there, she does not solicit attention from the staff.
When all her friends are clamoring around us for attention, Ruby will excitedly approach us and then return to going about her business.
Ruby is a sweet, shy little girl, so we are taking baby steps to ensure she feels as safe as can be for that eventual time we can reach out a hand to give her some tender loving care.
Behavioral considerations: As mentioned above, staff have not been able to conduct solicited physical attention aside from some quick and occasional chest scritches. For vet visits, our staff member is able to corner Ruby, gently scoop her up by hand, and then easily carry her to the transport van.
With this pathway to success, we are taking things day-by-day to show Ruby that we are safe and she is loved.
A home experienced with fearful/shy behavioral cases, and with at least one other dog, is where she will flourish.
Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
Meet Ruby! This tiny gal transferred to us from the San Diego Humane Society.
Upon arrival, Ruby was skittish, hiding under her sling bed, not interested in food, and was in pure flight mode.
She learned the routine fairly quickly! While she was going in and out of her kennel, eating, playing with her friends, and cautiously sniffing the staff here and there, she does not solicit attention from the staff.
When all her friends are clamoring around us for attention, Ruby will excitedly approach us and then return to going about her business.
Ruby is a sweet, shy little girl, so we are taking baby steps to ensure she feels as safe as can be for that eventual time we can reach out a hand to give her some tender loving care.
Behavioral considerations: As mentioned above, staff have not been able to conduct solicited physical attention aside from some quick and occasional chest scritches. For vet visits, our staff member is able to corner Ruby, gently scoop her up by hand, and then easily carry her to the transport van.
With this pathway to success, we are taking things day-by-day to show Ruby that we are safe and she is loved.
A home experienced with fearful/shy behavioral cases, and with at least one other dog, is where she will flourish.
Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
Checks can made out to the Heart of Gold Legacy Foundation and sent via mail to:
9400 Blossom Valley Road
El Cajon, CA, 92021
Their adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Available by request.
2.
Approve Application
After checking references and clearing all other questions that may occur when reviewing an application.
3.
Meet the Pet
Scheduled viewing appointment.
4.
Home Check
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
Congratulations!
Additional adoption info
We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!
We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!
Go meet their pets
We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.
Our next Adoption Event is at Petco-Santee:
When: August 23rd, 2025
Where: 9745 Mission Gorge Rd. Santee, CA, 92071
Time: 10am-3pm
We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.
Our next Adoption Event is at Petco-Santee:
When: August 23rd, 2025
Where: 9745 Mission Gorge Rd. Santee, CA, 92071
Time: 10am-3pm
More about this rescue
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
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