The sweet charmer, RUBY, landed a great life with former Glen Highland adopters who love the cheery nature of a fun Border Collie, having adopted 4 from us already!

Ruby will have two canine pals to ‘nudge’ around as she keeps track of life in her new world. Thankfully, Ruby is a benevolent leader as long as she gets the first cuddles! We are so happy for this very nice girl and know she will be totally adored!

Her ride north was the start of a new adventure…her FurMom is thrilled!!!



A 9 year old Border Collie, Ruby is a love-bug and such a charmer. She wants to say hello to everyone, wiggling and wagging and doing her little hello dance…such a joyful girl. She is very easy going, happy to hang around with her person or go for a walk to explore the yard or even a car ride just for fun. Ruby is playful and full of life! She is very good with other dogs and enjoys their company, happy to hang out or investigate the yard together. But, her main focus is a person…a person who is ‘hers’ so she would certainly love being a companion.

Ruby had an unusual life living with a homeless man in North Carolina. While we would all feel this is less than ideal, one thing is clear..she was a cherished friend. Often we actually have found that dogs living on the street with a person are THE one thing that is loved fully since life has generally disintegrated. Once Ruby’s person went into a shelter, she had nowhere to go herself until Glen Highland. She needs to lose some weight and enjoy better nutrition but is surely the happiest gal here!!!

And, yes Ruby LOVES the couch!!!


Ruby met three cats…one is very mellow and Ruby was completely uninterested. The sassy cat was ready to defend herself, so Ruby was intrigued and began to chase. She did not grab but it’s possible that she might, but she is in no way a ‘cat killer’. When this little 5 pound cat hissed and stared her down, Ruby turned away.

The last cat hid the whole time so Ruby had nothing to do. So, she is best with dog savvy cats only. Ruby is eager to please her person, but no reason for her to be hollered at all the time if a cat wants to run.

Special thanks to transporters Teresa Allred and Cherie Grell for getting Ruby to safety. And, a special big thanks to Laura Powell for lodging Ruby til the transport could happen.

Sending lots of love to Ruby and all the BCs at GHF! - Janice Cannizzaro

“Still running in the wind” from Linda Whitman’s SKY

Pete & Renate Goodloe, in memory of GH Alums Doc & Rosie

In memory of Jodi. We have a very soft heart for abused, neglected and abandoned border collies. We love what you do and will support it in any way we can.
- Ron and Valerie Hall

Denise McInerney & GH Alum Oscar