Names That Fit Perfectly

 It was eleven months ago when we adopted Ruby. The shelter in New Mexico actually drove her up to us. Her name then was Doris but that just didn't seem to fit her. Carol was away visiting friends and I spent a half day calling out names to see if any drew a response. None did and at that time we were unaware she was deaf so she couldn't have responded anyway. I thought about it and decided to name her Ruby because I just sensed she was a very special girl. Of course she came with health issues like golf ball sized cysts on her body (5) and incontinence.  They estimated she was between 12-14 years old which the vet agreed with.

We had the cysts surgically removed and the incontinence is controlled with Rx. I chose the name Ruby because it is a rare gemstone highly sought due to its rare value. Little did I know just how fitting that name would be to this wonderful girl. She was like a gem in disguise and it has taken her 11 months to allow her character and personality to shine through. Each month was like pealing back a layer until the deep red ruby shined through.

We don't believe she was house broken and was possibly an outdoor dog. She trained herself to potty out back and while she was shy to the point of fearful she has come out of her shell. She now explores rooms in the house she previously avoided. She loves to play with her toys and she plays with Lucy as they chase each other through the house. She loves to explore the back yard. Ruby has let the true gemstone within herself shine through. We knew she was a one of a kind girl but we had to be patient until she in her own way evaluated life here and was able to accept it. She finally did and each day we marvel at how she has adapted and how much she has learned to love her life here.

If there ever was a poster dog for why we should adopt older dogs it is Ruby. What an absolute beautiful personality she has and there is no end to her love for her new family. It took her longer because she is deaf but she has finally shined through and we are so thankful that she is a beautiful "Ruby" gem in our lives. Not often do we ever get to witness such a truly beautiful transition like she has made. Ruby's name fits her perfectly..she is a very rare gem.