Ruby is a 3-year-old spayed Golden who was surrendered by her owner for having some behavioral issues: unwillingness to walk on a leash and peeing in the house. The owner, who had gotten Ruby off craigslist, thought Ruby was just stubborn and just did not have the patience to deal with the dog’s issues. Ruby received the standard vetting at one of our partner veterinarians: vaccines, tests for valley fever and heartworm and a urinalysis to determine if the excessive peeing she was exhibiting was caused by an infection (it was negative). Ruby is a beautiful girl who needs some kind, loving attention to build her confidence. After five days of boarding at the vet and working with kennel tech Jacob, who is wonderful with scared dogs, she was standing up straight and not slinking as much. She even did the zoomies around the side yard when Connie went to visit her. An adoptive couple were chosen to provide Ruby’s forever home. As there are no children or other pets in the household, Ruby will be getting their undivided attention. After about two weeks at her new home, Ruby was reported to be making progress, peeing less often, walking better on leash and seemed to be less apprehensive about life in general. We are confident that given time to understand that she is now safe and loved, Ruby will come around to being the kind of wonderful dog we know Goldens to be.