I found Ruthie at an outreach place related to our local animal shelter. The day that I saw her was her last chance to be adopted. My vet and his wife had paid to keep Ruthie 6 weeks longer at the shelter. They just knew someone would want a sweet scared terrier-beagle mix one year old+ dog. They were so right.
I saw her, the right size and breed, being rocked by one of the volunteers. I took Ruthie around the place to see her reaction to different situations. She was just perfect. She loved to meet other people, loved to meet children and could climb stairs without a problem. So, home she came with us that day.

Ruthie had been a stray who had been very abused. It took her about two years to be ready for a companion dog. Ruthie was energetic and just so much fun. She was always with me until she passed on. She loved her walks and we had one on her last day.
Ruthie taught me that you can be broken, abused and homeless, but someone can save you and love you. You can learn to trust the one who loves you. Ruthie taught me to always stay with the one who loves you when that person needs you. You serve the one the best that you can for as long as you can with love. When that time is up, the one who loves you will do the best for you. Ruthie taught me that love with its related patience can conquer all.