Ruby's Pet Retreat

08/01/2024

I'll say it over and over and over again...please adopt. And, when you adopt, adopt for life.

05/01/2024

Please, everyone...I have adopted several senior dogs and they are just the best. Please open your heart and your home to Boss. He will be forever grateful...and, so will you.

💔 Senior Dog Struggling In The Shelter 💔

Boss is a 15-year-old Boxer/Black-Mouth Cur that came to us via our HERO Outreach Team.

Boss is dog-friendly, cat-friendly, and kid-friendly. But unfortunately, the national pet overpopulation crisis results in amazing dogs like Boss staying in the shelter too long due to the sheer number of pets in the system. Shelters nationwide are caring for 245,000 more companion animals than they did in 2022, according to the The Humane Society of the United States. Meaning more time in the shelter, an overall decline in the mental health of shelter pets, and more animals like Boss waiting for their forever home.

We are offering Boss' adopters six months of Hills Science Diet food, toys, treats, leash and harness that will go home with him free of charge.

📧Email [email protected] to adopt Boss!

30/12/2023

It's really that simple.

If you can't love a dog like a family member…Don't get one. 💔😭

27/12/2023

Friends, Urbavore Urban Farm needs your help and support.
The City, in its infinite wisdom and due to the complaints of a few horrible neighbors (sound familiar?) are harassing Urbavore's companion business, Compost Collective KC. I know most of you are environmentally conscientious and know how important composting is as opposed to toxic landfills.
Urbavore is going in front of the BZA January 9th and are in need of notarized letters of support and if possible, physical supporters the day of the hearing at City Hall to SAVE THEIR LIVELYHOOD.
I am sick and tired of home-based small businesses being harassed just for EARNING A LIVING and PAYING TAXES all because of a few uptight as****es.
Please go to Urbavore Urban Farm page and/or website and find out how to support them, OFFICIALLY, in writing.
They are going through the exact same thing I did two years ago with vengeful neighbors and the City. These "neighbors" are harassing them, surveilling them, and harassing their customers. Nobody should have to live like this. I feel their pain, greatly.
Support local, small, and home-based KC businesses!!!
https://www.urbavorefarm.com/
https://www.compostcollectivekc.com/

Providing curbside composting services in Kansas City since 2017. We collect food waste and turn it into compost.

26/12/2023

The Retreat's Christmas Kitties, 2023!

25/12/2023

And, a matching kitty tree, too!

Happy Holidays from Ruby's Pet Retreat!

25/12/2023

Be sure to keep the nuts and chocolate chips away from the pups!

18/12/2023

Right???

25/11/2023

Finnie is always on the move, so it's difficult to capture a photo that's not blurred. But, this is better, anyway. This shows how sweet and loving Finnie is. He's a big ginger boy and I just love taking care of him.

25/11/2023

Cat parents just know...

24/11/2023

Some of the most selfless people on the planet...bless them all.

24/11/2023

This Thanksgiving, I am so very grateful for all of my pets, past and present. I have been blessed.
Happy Thanksgiving, from Ruby's Pet Retreat!

16/11/2023

14/11/2023

I just love sitting for sweet Di**le, a.k.a. "Dids." Listen to that purring!!!
And, I will not apologize for my kitty talk. All pet parents understand pet-language. ;-)

14/11/2023

Handsome Dids... Look at those big, blue eyes.

09/11/2023

👏🏼👏🏼

29/10/2023

A day or so late, but sentiment is still true...
Happy National Black Cat Day!

18/10/2023

Yes, in the illustration on the right, that is a person holding a hypodermic needle, preparing to euthanize the dogs who have been in the shelter the longest, the elderly dogs, and the ones who are health compromised. They are there through no fault of their own.
Please adopt...please.

Don't shop....Adopt

24/09/2023

Truer words...

This always works for me ❤🐾www.shakepaws.com

04/09/2023

I had THE MOST FUN watching this trio for the last two and a half weeks! Oscar, Inky, and Henry. Oscar, the extraverted lover boy, Inky, the dark and handsome sweetie who eventually warmed up to me and purred, and Henry, who by the end of my visit, was getting closer and closer to me. I'm confident I can eventually earn his trust...I certainly hope so.

27/08/2023

My favorite thing about Bob Barker...his devotion to animal welfare. Let's honor his memory by Spaying and Neutering those pets!

Bob Barker hosted CBS' "The Price is Right" for 35 years.

26/08/2023

I had the pleasure of taking care of some of my regulars this past week, sans Maddie, who was with her humans.
But, Howard, Evie, and Sonja were a delight. Howard's my boyfriend. He greets me at the door each time I visit, follows me around while doing all of my tasks, and rolls over on his back for me to rub his tummy. He gets very jealous when I give attention to his housemates. So, I just have to give Howard a little extra attention and that is perfectly fine with me.