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In any game of Pokemon, the only way a Growlithe evolves is via the use of a Fire Stone.
At the Pokémon Mansion.
get the TM and teach it to it
There aren't any Growlithe in Pokemon Ruby, but you can trade for them from Pokemon Fire Red or Pokemon XD.
I think it is only growlithe and arcinine.