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Meet Ruby Sue. She’s an 8-month-old Pit Bull puppy who was born with a serious birth defect, but fought her way to survive and has been an inspiration to everyone she’s encountered since.


When Ruby was born, three different veterinarians advised that she be put down. You might think that her cleft palate and lip makes her extra adorable, but it caused her major problems in the beginning and doctors said she’d never survive. Ruby’s disability made it difficult for her to nurse from her mother and even when she did get milk, it would leak into her lungs and make her very sick.

At 5 days old, Ruby was handed over to the Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation, an amazing organization that help animals with serious medical conditions.


That’s when doctors said that Ruby was severely malnourished and suffering from aspiration caused by pneumonia and euthanizing her was the best option.

Although Ruby was so sick, she lifted her head and sucked on her foster mom, Jenn Clayton’s, finger while in the doctor’s office. That’s when Jenn said she realized Ruby was a fighter and she had to find away to keep her alive. Jenn started feeding Ruby the nutritious meals and antibiotics she needed to get healthy through a feeding tube.

For four months Jenn fed baby Rosie through the tube, until she was big enough and strong enough for surgery. Veterinarians fixed the cleft palate hole in Ruby’s mouth and she’s been eating like a champ and growing like a weed ever since!

Throughout Ruby’s difficult journey, she’s gained thousands of fans on her Facebook page, For the Love of Ruby. People all around the world are inspired by Ruby’s story and her group of doggy friends who also have disabilities.

Check out the touching photos below to learn more about Ruby Sue’s incredible journey.

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