Dogs available for adoption in Northern Ireland: Ruis the Kerry Blue Terrier and Ruby the Labrador are looking for new homes

Ruis, who is five years old, is a very sweet natured and gentle boy. He is a chilled-out dog who likes snuggles on the sofa, being brushed, chasing a ball or playing tug with a rope toy and going out for walks.

He gets along well with other dogs and is currently sharing his foster home with a couple of doggy companions. He absolutely adores cuddles, human attention and company. Ruis is housetrained and is used to a crate, however, he would probably really enjoy a home where he would be allowed into the bedroom at night.

Ruis can potentially live in a home with other dogs of his size or smaller, but must be fed separately from them. He cannot share a home with cats or other small furry pets. He is good with children but would prefer a home with older children of secondary school age. Ruis does have some medication conditions which will be discussed with anyone interested in this affectionate boy. He is not keen on traffic so a home where he can explore quieter areas would be ideal.

Find out more about adopting Ruis here.

One-year-old Labrador Ruby, meanwhile, is an excitable big girl who loves to play with her toys. She enjoys meeting new people and is a super friendly dog. Ruby loves heading out to new places and having a good sniff when exploring new surroundings.

Ruby is looking for a home with a secure garden. Her ideal adopters will be active, with previous breed experience, who are willing to take the time and put in the effort to continue with her training.

She could potentially live in a home with older teens, provided they are used to big bouncy dogs. She could also potentially live with another dog that can deal with a young, energetic girl. She is looking for a home with someone who will be at home all day initially until she settles in, after which she could be left alone for a couple of hours.

You can learn more about Ruby here.