My name is Thema, and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 2 y.o. and weigh 25 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Oak Park, IL, from a commercial breeding facility, where humans were scary! But I am learning to trust and enjoy living here! Loud noises and sudden movements still spook me. I'm shyl, but my foster parents have been kind and patient, so I'm starting to relax and show my true personality. I love exploring the fenced yard with my foster fur-sister and I am learning to enjoy leash walks in the neighborhood. I sometimes tug a bit and try to dash after the critters we see outside. Indoors, I’m a good girl! I am potty trained and not at all destructive or loud. I don’t climb on the furniture, but I have my favorite spot in front of the sofa where I hang out. I’m not quite brave enough to approach my foster parents on my own, but I like it when they give me treats and I’m learning that belly rubs and head scritches feel so good! I’m good with other dogs – cautious at first and respectful of their space. I don’t try to interact with dogs we meet on walks. I’ve never lived with cats or other small pets before, so I’m not sure if I’d be good with them or want to chase them. My perfect forever home would be a calm, quiet one with a friendly, laid-back resident dog to help me learn the ropes. The humans should be patient and understand that it will take time for me to learn to trust them. If you have experience with fearful dogs, that would help. Older human kids would be fine as long as they are gentle. No small kids - they are a bit too much for me. My forever family will need to be very careful around open doors and/or gates, since I have a typical Shiba Inu instinct to bolt and am very fast. It will be important to have a good escape prevention system in place, especially as I’m adjusting to a new home. I am a healthy girl. I’m spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you live in the Midwest and want sweet, shy girl like me in your family, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA ensure we'll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet!
My name is Thema, and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 2 y.o. and weigh 25 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Oak Park, IL, from a commercial breeding facility, where humans were scary! But I am learning to trust and enjoy living here! Loud noises and sudden movements still spook me. I'm shyl, but my foster parents have been kind and patient, so I'm starting to relax and show my true personality. I love exploring the fenced yard with my foster fur-sister and I am learning to enjoy leash walks in the neighborhood. I sometimes tug a bit and try to dash after the critters we see outside. Indoors, I’m a good girl! I am potty trained and not at all destructive or loud. I don’t climb on the furniture, but I have my favorite spot in front of the sofa where I hang out. I’m not quite brave enough to approach my foster parents on my own, but I like it when they give me treats and I’m learning that belly rubs and head scritches feel so good! I’m good with other dogs – cautious at first and respectful of their space. I don’t try to interact with dogs we meet on walks. I’ve never lived with cats or other small pets before, so I’m not sure if I’d be good with them or want to chase them. My perfect forever home would be a calm, quiet one with a friendly, laid-back resident dog to help me learn the ropes. The humans should be patient and understand that it will take time for me to learn to trust them. If you have experience with fearful dogs, that would help. Older human kids would be fine as long as they are gentle. No small kids - they are a bit too much for me. My forever family will need to be very careful around open doors and/or gates, since I have a typical Shiba Inu instinct to bolt and am very fast. It will be important to have a good escape prevention system in place, especially as I’m adjusting to a new home. I am a healthy girl. I’m spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you live in the Midwest and want sweet, shy girl like me in your family, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA ensure we'll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to 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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