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My name is Lisa and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 6 years old and tiny, weighing just 15 lbs. Foster mom says I’m a sweetheart! I came here to Sussex, WI, from the commercial breeding facility where I made puppies. That was a hard life. Living in a home is new to me and I’m still getting used to it, but I like it! I love ear scratches from my foster mom, going outside to chase squirrels and birds, and watching the world around me. So far, there isn’t much I don’t like – except baths. I’m cautious at first and skittish around new things, but I am curious too. I follow my foster mom around and hang out with her when she works from home. I’m also her best gardening buddy. I like it when she carries me and I give her gentle kisses when I'm happy. I’m a quiet girl and well-behaved in my crate. But my goofy side is starting to leak out, like when I lay on my back and wriggle around, or when I smile with my tongue hanging out. I’m a classic escape-artist Shiba. I’ve outsmarted all of the gates already! I love being outside, in the yard or out for a walk. I am very interested in other dogs, though I prefer other dogs that are not too high-energy. There is a cat here, who I ignore. My perfect forever home will be understanding as I adjust to new people and surroundings. I’ll do best with another nice dog to be my friend and show me the ropes. I’ve never met any really little kids, and sudden movements and unexpected noises can spook me, I think I’d do okay with older kids if they are patient and respectful. My forever family will be very careful opening doors, since I’ve shown my escape-artist skills. Knowing how to prevent me from getting loose will be important. I’m healthy, spayed and vaccinated. When I first came into recue, I had 13 bad teeth removed. I feel so much better! If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a sweet, goofy, quiet, adorable girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to learn more and to apply to become approved to adopt. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home so they can make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will connect you with my foster mom so we can meet!
My name is Lisa and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 6 years old and tiny, weighing just 15 lbs. Foster mom says I’m a sweetheart! I came here to Sussex, WI, from the commercial breeding facility where I made puppies. That was a hard life. Living in a home is new to me and I’m still getting used to it, but I like it! I love ear scratches from my foster mom, going outside to chase squirrels and birds, and watching the world around me. So far, there isn’t much I don’t like – except baths. I’m cautious at first and skittish around new things, but I am curious too. I follow my foster mom around and hang out with her when she works from home. I’m also her best gardening buddy. I like it when she carries me and I give her gentle kisses when I'm happy. I’m a quiet girl and well-behaved in my crate. But my goofy side is starting to leak out, like when I lay on my back and wriggle around, or when I smile with my tongue hanging out. I’m a classic escape-artist Shiba. I’ve outsmarted all of the gates already! I love being outside, in the yard or out for a walk. I am very interested in other dogs, though I prefer other dogs that are not too high-energy. There is a cat here, who I ignore. My perfect forever home will be understanding as I adjust to new people and surroundings. I’ll do best with another nice dog to be my friend and show me the ropes. I’ve never met any really little kids, and sudden movements and unexpected noises can spook me, I think I’d do okay with older kids if they are patient and respectful. My forever family will be very careful opening doors, since I’ve shown my escape-artist skills. Knowing how to prevent me from getting loose will be important. I’m healthy, spayed and vaccinated. When I first came into recue, I had 13 bad teeth removed. I feel so much better! If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a sweet, goofy, quiet, adorable girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to learn more and to apply to become approved to adopt. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home so they can make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will connect you with my foster mom so we can meet!
Web application available on our website. All household members must be listed and the head of household must be the primary applicant.
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Home Check
After applications are reviewed/references and municipal pet limits checked, applicants are contacted to schedule a home visit interview.
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Approve Application
Once an applicant becomes an approved adopter, we can work with them to match them with dogs who will thrive in their home environment.
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Meet the Pet
Once a match is identified, the applicant is connected with the foster home to learn about the dog and arrange a meeting.
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Sign Adoption Contract
Only if the foster home agrees that the match is good, then it is approved.
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Pay Fee
Applicants pay the adoption fee upon signing the contract.
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Take the Pet Home
Applicants are required to have the appropriate gear (travel crate, pet ID tags) in order to take the dog home.
Additional adoption info
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
All of our dogs are cared for by families in their homes across the Midwest. We do not have a shelter or facility.
All of our dogs are cared for by families in their homes across the Midwest. We do not have a shelter or facility.
More about this rescue
Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds. Our rescued dogs come from commercial breeders, shelters and individual owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in nurturing foster homes where their needs, medical and otherwise, are addressed in order to prepare them to be placed in thoroughly screened, loving, lifelong adoptive homes. SIRA also works to educate the public on the Shiba Inu breed in addition to the importance of responsible pet ownership including spaying/ neutering, dog training and obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in the Midwest. Our service area includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds. Our rescued dogs come from commercial breeders, shelters and individual owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in nurturing foster homes where their needs, medical and otherwise, are addressed in order to prepare them to be placed in thoroughly screened, loving, lifelong adoptive homes. SIRA also works to educate the public on the Shiba Inu breed in addition to the importance of responsible pet ownership including spaying/ neutering, dog training and obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in the Midwest. Our service area includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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