UPDATE JANUARY 23, 2026: Last week we introduced you to precious 6 Ruby (DOB 9/20/2019) who we just welcomed into our care. She has now undergone her full intake vetting…Ruby is typically in size and at her ideal weight of 15.6 pounds. We didn’t receive any medical records on Ruby and so we sent off titer tests for distemper and parvo to see if she already has protection and immunity and are still awaiting those results. And while we didn’t see any obvious incision scarring, we sent out hormone testing so we could feel more sure about her spay status. The results were positive for the presence of ovarian tissue affirming that Ruby is intact and will need to be spayed. Ruby’s heartworm and tick borne illness test was negative and her bloodwork and urinalysis was normal, but her fecal test was positive for hookworms and whipworms. She is now receiving treatment to eradicate these intestinal parasites and her fecal will be rechecked upon completion of treatment. Otherwise, Ruby’s eyes and ears checked out to be clear and a very mild grade 1 heart murmur was detected due to the onset of mitral valve disease (MVD) which of course plagues the breed. Lastly, while her left knee is stable, her right knee was found to have instability with a medial shift. From what we have assessed of Ruby thus far, this does not seem to give her any trouble nor does it impact her mobility. To ensure it stays this way, Ruby should not do any jumping (like on and off furniture) and should remain at her ideal weight. She is learning to use pet steps for furniture and will also be starting a daily joint supplement chew. Ruby is scheduled to undergo her spay surgery and dental cleaning next week and we will be sure to let you know that all went well. Her foster family reports she is settling in wonderfully and is such a sweet girl 💕 Ruby is being fostered in Berkeley Lake, Georgia 💜