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Otis

Shiba Inu

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Kansas City, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Otis and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 1 y.o. and a lover boy! I weigh 15 lbs - okay, I’m small, but I pack a lot of personality into my little self! I came to my foster home here in Kansas City from a commercial breeding facility. I like living in a home with a family! I am shy at first – and will bark and run away from strangers. But once I get used to you, I’ll give you tail wags and airplane ears and lots of kisses and snuggles! Foster mom says I’m goofy. I think it’s because of all the funny sounds I make when I want attention. If one of the other dogs is getting petted, I will make my case that it should be MEEEE instead! Or maybe it's the way I prance around the room with a toy in my mouth whenever she comes in. I get along with dogs that are my size. But big dogs? Well, let’s just say that I get very territorial. I’m good with cats - pretty much just leave them alone. I’m vaccinated and I’m going to be neutered. I’m a healthy boy except I’ve got bad knees. My knee caps are loose – I was born with something called luxating patella. It doesn’t stop me from running really fast. The vet says I don’t need surgery yet, but I might in the future. I’m a smart boy – learning commands and new routines. Like when foster mom calls me over for bedtime. As soon as she says “come here!” I roll over for belly rubs! It’s our favorite game. I get belly rubs and then she picks me up and puts me in my kennel. I’m learning to walk on a leash, but it’s a work in progress. Foster mom promises we’ll keep practicing. I’m not the outdoorsy type anyway. My perfect forever family will have a securely fenced yard and be very careful around open doors, since I’m fast and Shibas are escape artists. It will help if they understand shy dogs. My forever family should be patient, since I’m still a puppy, and continue my training so I'll be a well-behaved adult. If you live in the Midwest and want a snuggly boy like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to be an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn about you so they can make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet!

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