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My name is Elizabeth and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 1 y.o. and came to my foster home here in Cedar Falls, IA, from a place that wasn’t very nice. But I’m learning to love life in a home with a family! I might be a shy and skittish at first – I get spooked by loud noises or sudden movements - but once I know you, I love to soak up attention and affection. Some of my favorite things are playing with toys that crinkle or bounce or squeak! But I’ll also chase my own tail. I love to explore. I’m curious about everything and will stretch my body forward to inspect something new. I get the zoomies and race around the fenced yard. Foster mom calls me a goofball and a “fake Shiba” because I beg for attention. I guess Shibas are supposed to be reserved? Whatever. There are cats here and I chase them if they get too close. There are other dogs here too and I like them. Since I'm still a puppy, I can be too high-energy and overwhelm the laid-back dogs. I also worry that I need to protect my food and treats and my bed from the other dogs. Foster mom says it’s called “resource guarding” and we're working on it, but my forever home should be prepared to help me adapt to other resident dogs. I’m learning to walk on a leash, but a securely fenced yard will be important until I master it. I’ll do best in an adult-only home or with older kids (I am too much for little ones). My forever family should commit to continuing my training, so I grow into a well-mannered adult (pro-tip: I looooove treats, and they help me learn!) I’d do best in a home where I’m not left alone for long periods. I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated. The vet says that my kneecaps are a bit loose, but they don’t bother me. It’s called luxating patella (low grade 1 or 2), which should be monitored over time. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a fun-loving, active, affectionate girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to learn more and to apply to become an approved adopter with SIRA. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home environment to make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster mom, so we can meet!
My name is Elizabeth and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 1 y.o. and came to my foster home here in Cedar Falls, IA, from a place that wasn’t very nice. But I’m learning to love life in a home with a family! I might be a shy and skittish at first – I get spooked by loud noises or sudden movements - but once I know you, I love to soak up attention and affection. Some of my favorite things are playing with toys that crinkle or bounce or squeak! But I’ll also chase my own tail. I love to explore. I’m curious about everything and will stretch my body forward to inspect something new. I get the zoomies and race around the fenced yard. Foster mom calls me a goofball and a “fake Shiba” because I beg for attention. I guess Shibas are supposed to be reserved? Whatever. There are cats here and I chase them if they get too close. There are other dogs here too and I like them. Since I'm still a puppy, I can be too high-energy and overwhelm the laid-back dogs. I also worry that I need to protect my food and treats and my bed from the other dogs. Foster mom says it’s called “resource guarding” and we're working on it, but my forever home should be prepared to help me adapt to other resident dogs. I’m learning to walk on a leash, but a securely fenced yard will be important until I master it. I’ll do best in an adult-only home or with older kids (I am too much for little ones). My forever family should commit to continuing my training, so I grow into a well-mannered adult (pro-tip: I looooove treats, and they help me learn!) I’d do best in a home where I’m not left alone for long periods. I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated. The vet says that my kneecaps are a bit loose, but they don’t bother me. It’s called luxating patella (low grade 1 or 2), which should be monitored over time. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a fun-loving, active, affectionate girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to learn more and to apply to become an approved adopter with SIRA. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home environment to make sure 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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