BABE RUTH

HISTORY:  Rescued from a high kill shelter when her time was up. Best in a home without cats and other dogs.

Update March 2024: TO MY SPECIAL HUMAN – THIS POST IS FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!!! I know you are out there and waiting for just the right canine friend to come into your life. Well, here I am – ready and waiting for you. I have been blessed to have been at Caring For Creatures for many years, but I feel the time is right for me to retire into a home of my very own! If I may, allow me to share just some of my many positive qualities: I come already programmed with experience and wisdom; I’m a lovebug with humans (just ask the CFC staff and volunteers!), I will entertain you with my silly antics as I enjoy my toys (I have LOTS of toys here); I’m great inside and I’ve been dreaming of having a couch of my own where I can put my couch potato skills into practice. Yes, officially I’m a “senior” with 12 years of sharing love under my belt, but you will find I still have some pep in my step and enjoy (and need) exercise to keep my mature figure in top shape!! My only request is that I be your only animal friend. A fenced yard for lounging and playing would be great as well. Please call the wonderful humans at Caring For Creatures to arrange a time for us to meet – I’ll be waiting for you. Love, Babe

She’s a BABE all right! While she may not catch the balls and run the bases, she’s ready to make a home run hit with you! All dressed up in her two-tone jacket and happy to show off her long, lean legs, Babe Ruth’s a real head-turning lady! But her beauty is not just skin deep. She has the perfect skill set for a busy, active family, whether walking down Main Street or rambling through the park. Babe Ruth is a very social, affectionate lady. Just prior to our taking her in, her very temporary foster family reported that she was a HUGE couch potato only wanting to be near people! Don’t be fooled by her love of the sofa though, as she loves to get fresh air and exercise to keep her sleek, trim look! Very, very smart, she knows sit, shake and lay down on command. A friendly gal, she’s pretty unflappable and ready to head on home to your private ball park!

A Word from Babe Ruth:

“Ask just about anyone who has met me and they’ll tell you that I am one of the sweetest dogs around. When I first met one of my walkers, I knew at once she would be friendly! I immediately approached her with a toy in my mouth and placed it at her feet, and wagged my tail expectantly. I love attention and I am quick to roll onto my back for belly rubs. Although I am getting older, I still have plenty of energy and love to go around chasing tennis balls. Going on car rides is one of my favorite things! Not to be conceited, I am easily one of our smartest dogs and am perceptive and well-behaved around people. During feedings, I always wait patiently on my platform and never jump, despite being excited to eat as evidenced by my wagging tail.”

What Babe Needs in Her Home: Babe Ruth is a great dog, very friendly and loving, but she will do best in a home without cats and other dogs. Be careful that she does not see another dog or cat up close, because she can pull very hard when interested, and she may not use her best manners. A fenced yard would be great! She is happy in a crate or without, and understands the dynamics of living indoors, including housetraining. She is good around kids, and will be a great part of your family!

Winter Update 2025: It’s that time of year and already, one of my fave humans, Angela is getting me all dolled up for photo time draping all kinds of beautiful fabric…aka scarves.. around my neck enhancing my beauty even more! She also appeared as “Santa” with an enormous carrier full of toys of which I was encouraged to grab a few…or more! LOL With newer staff member Wen on hand, she’s taken it upon herself to really focus on enriching all of the doggy days and to that end, I recently went for a ride to the dump with Tim and Wen. Talk about a grand time! I behaved like a lady and bribed them out of some of their lunch. Don’t tell. It’s our secret. I also met a really nice lady who said I could come to her house if the weather gets bad. That sounds like fun. Maybe she will want to keep me once she sees how great I am. I’m currently in nearly pristine health except that I am on a low dose of pain meds to help keep my arthritis in check. It’s working well enough as demonstrated by my digging into the huge bag of toys with great enthusiasm and agility. ~ BABE RUTH

Fall 2024 Update: Babe Ruth, despite her size, is a very gentle girl. She is a favorite here with our volunteers due to her laid back nature and excellent manners. This girl is pretty chill. She enjoys putting her head down and leaning in for some love. She loves sunbathing, a Squishy bed, and of course a good doggy massage. Her favorite toy continues to be her lamb stuffy, but likes stuffed toys in general. The bigger the better! More recently she was put on a mild pain med to help with the beginning of arthritis that had started. Since she has been on a diet for over a year the fact that she gets a treat twice a day seems pretty jazzy to her. And this just in…She also still likes riding in cars. Most recently, Tim and I took her on a trash run. She was very well behaved, and really enjoyed all the smells. Babe is a really sweet girl who just wants to have a family of her own.