JUST $10 -- Ten dollars may seem insignificant-but it adds up! With your help, donating just $10 once a month will help continue the mission of Ruby Ranch Rescue to save the lives of seniors and special-needs animals in our

shelters, providing them with the very best medical care, food, and environment while they wait for their forever homes.

Will you make a commitment of just $10 a month? Our website offers a monthly donation option--so please select the amount convenient for you $5, $10, $25, or more. Once a month is all we ask. Thank you!.Contact us at

http://www.rubyranchrescue.org, P.O. Box 38233, Phoenix, Ariz., 85069; phone: (602) 526-9960.

While delivering blankets to the East Maricopa County shelter, I walked past what appeared to be an empty kennel. However upon closer inspection, I noticed a tiny, white, shivering little dog huddled in the corner. Her kennel plaque stated "Stray", although I couldn't imagine how this little girl could possibly have gotten lost, as I was pretty sure she was around for the Last Supper. When her stray period was up and no one came for her, I adopted her. Through some intense detective work, I discovered this little girl's owner had passed away, and my senior friend had celebrated EIGHTEEN birthdays. Wow! She came complete with rotten teeth, a grade 5 heart murmur, and failing kidneys. Despite her poor prognosis, I decided to find a vet who would take a chance and remove those painfully abscessed teeth; amazingly enough she survived the surgery, and was the proud owner of 3 whole teeth. This little angel became known as Ruby and was a regular fixture at adoption events, often being carried around in her little wicker basket. All good things must come to an end, and 10 months after coming into our lives, little Ruby's heart gave out a few days before her 19th birthday. Although with me for just a short period, it was worth the expense, heartache...as I was able to provide a loving home for my little friend in her golden moments, instead of ending her life in a shelter on a cold cement floor. I have had the pleasure over the years of fostering hundreds of animals including many seniors and those with special needs. I have decided to focus primarily on these wonderful animals...so in honor of little Ruby, Ruby Ranch Pet Rescue and Sanctuary was born. Ruby...the little dog who inspired a revolution.

Pam Heine

Ruby Ranch Founder