Shiba Inu puppies and dogs in Waukegan, Illinois

🐶 Meet Happy Current Location: South Korea Breed: Shiba mix Age: Born in June 2025 Sex: Female Weight: now 22Ibs, max 28l9u8Ibs, when fully grown Spay / Neuter & Vaccinations: Spayed and fully vaccinated 🏡 Personality & Social Skills Good with adult women? ✔ Yes. She may be shy at first but warms up quickly. Good with adult men? ⚠️ Initially fearful of unfamiliar men. She does well when approached calmly and gently. Good with children? ⚠️ She doesn’t seem particularly fond of children, but she tolerates petting and walks nicely with them. Good with other dogs? ✔ Yes, with slow introductions. She takes time to warm up but does well once she’s comfortable. Good with cats? ❓ Unknown, but she has been fine around stray cats outdoors. 🐕 Behavior & Training ㅡEnergy Level: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) Mostly calm, quiet, and gentle. ㅡLeash trained? ✔ Yes ㅡCrate trained? ✖ No ㅡHouse-trained? ✔ Yes – outdoor potty trained ㅡBarking habits: Rarely barks indoors, but she can bark in the yard in the evening or when someone approaches ㅡSeparation anxiety? None 🍖 Food & Possessiveness Food motivated? ✔ Yes! She loves food and eats very well. Resource guarding? ⚠️ She may guard her food if another dog tries to take it. ✔ No possessiveness over toys. 🤍 Affection & Handling ㅡDoes she like being touched? ✔ Very much! She often shows her belly and enjoys belly rubs. ㅡSensitive areas? ✖ None known ㅡDestructive behaviors? ✖ None. She is very well-mannered indoors. 🏥 Health ✔ She previously had parvovirus but has fully recovered and is currently healthy. 🐾 Rescue Story Happy was rescued from a public shelter before her euthanasia.

My name is Pixie and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m 2 years old and a happy, smart, playful girl. I’m very proper and elegant – just imagine Audrey Hepburn as a Shiba. I came to my foster home here in Monroe, WI, after being on my own for five weeks. That was scary! Some nice people kept an eye out for me but I was too scared to come near them. So they called a wonderful lady who is an expert at recovering skittish dogs like me. She never gave up and eventually she trapped me. What a relief! It feels so good to be safe and out of the rain and cold and thunderstorms. You see, I am kind of a princess - made to be loved and pampered and to play, not to fight for survival. I’m a happy goofy girl. I love to roll in the grass and I make silly grunts when I play. I’m very curious and have to thoroughly sniff and examine every inch of my new surroundings. I’m a good girl and smart too! I’ve never had an accident in the house and I learned quickly how to ring the “potty bells” to let my foster family know I need to go out. I’ve learned how to go for walks on a leash too. There are other dogs here and I get along well with all of them. We love to run and play together and I’m always respectful of their boundaries and when they need to take a break. My favorite thing to do is to lie in the sun in the fenced back yard. I haven’t met any cats or other small pets. I don’t live with any small children, but I’ve met some and let them pet me through the baby gate. My perfect forever family will have a securely fenced yard where I can play and nap and maybe another nice dog to be my friend. Oh, and they should have treats… lots of treats! I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated and I weigh just under 20 lbs. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a perfect little girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt for more information and to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home so they can tell if we’ll be a good match. Once approved, they’ll introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet. I’d love that!

About Me: Name: Vanity Breed (or best guess): Shiba Inu Approximate Age: born 12/18/18 Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 18 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Patient adopter, fenced yard and another dog is best Why In Rescue: puppy mill survivor Profile:   Vanity came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  Vanity gets along with other dogs her size and is learning to put her puppy mill days behind her.  She is very quiet in her kennel, and keeps her kennel clean so that helps with housetraining.  She will need work on walking on a leash and on housetraining as she had never lived in a home.  Vanity does have one bad habit and that is fence scaling - so she can NOT be left unattended in a fenced area, she needs to be on a leash.  She can climb a 5-6 ft chain link fence in no time.  If interested in Vanity or one of our other dogs, please fill out the pre-adoption application. Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS March 7, 2026, 6:42 pm

About Me: Name: Nakita Breed (or best guess): Shiba Inu Approximate Age: born 10/19/18 Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 35 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Patient adopter, fenced yard and another dog is best Why In Rescue: puppy mill survivor Profile:   Nakita came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  Nakita gets along with other dogs her size and is learning to put her puppy mill days behind her.  She is curious and seeking attention from people.  She will need work on walking on a leash and on housetraining as she had never lived in a home.  If interested in Nakita or one of our other dogs, please fill out the pre-adoption application. Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS March 7, 2026, 6:42 pm

About Me: Name: Skor Breed (or best guess): Shiba Inu Approximate Age: 6 yr Gender: Male Approximate Weight: 30 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Patient adopter, fenced yard and another dog is best Why In Rescue: puppy mill survivor Profile:   Skor came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use him for breeding.  Skor gets along with other dogs his size and is learning to put his puppy mill days behind him.  He will need work on walking on a leash and on housetraining as he had never lived in a home.  If interested in Skor or one of our other dogs, please fill out the pre-adoption application. Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS May 16, 2026, 12:01 pm

My name is Ozzie and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m 3 y.o. and weigh 25 lbs. I came to my foster home here in the Chicago area with my sister Roxie after our human died. Yeah, my whole world turned upside down and I’ve been nervous and sad. But my foster family has helped reassure me that things will be okay. I’m a really good boy! I’m very friendly with people and great with kids. Sometimes I get so excited to meet someone new that I jump up to say hi, so I may not be the best match for really little kids or someone I might knock over. But if you’re looking for a sweet, snuggly, affectionate boy who will be your shadow always, then I’m your man! I do well with a predictable routine that I can get used to. It helps me feel secure. I’m pretty laid-back. In my foster home I go right into my kennel at dinner time and at bedtime without any complaining. I’m potty trained and crate trained and am a good boy when my foster family has to leave the house. Get very vocal when I hear voices or see people walking past the house or when the doorbell rings, so I’m probably not a good match for a condo or apartment. It takes time for me to get to know and trust another dog, so you’ll need to keep this in mind if you have other dogs at home. When I see other dogs when I’m out for a leash walk, I am reactive. I bark and sometimes lunge at them. But with proper gradual introductions, I have learned to get along with the other dogs here in my foster home. I would be fine as an only dog, as long as my humans have time to spend with me. I’d also do well with a friendly, easy-going dog, after some time to get to know each other. I don’t know how I’d do with cats or small pets, since there aren’t any here in my foster home. I’m neutered, vaccinated and healthy. If you live in the Midwest and looking for a handsome boy like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt for more information and to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn about you so we can be sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet.