Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
My name is Jaela, and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 3 years old and weigh 18 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Columbus, OH, from a commercial breeding facility. It’s so much better here, even though I’m still getting used to everything that is new about it (like the thing they call Roomba. OMG. It is terrifying!) I’m a very good girl in the house. I am potty trained and not destructive. When foster dad has to go out for a short time, I sometimes hang out in the living room and play or when he is gone for a longer time, I stay in my kennel and don’t make any fuss. I like the people here, but trusting humans is new for me. I’m cautious and skittish, even around my foster dad, but I will let him pet me on my head and pick me up. I don't yet feel comfortable with him touching my belly or paws. I am very gentle when taking treats. I love being around other dogs, especially my foster fur-brother and other Shiba Inu who have come over to play. I love running around in our securely fenced back yard. I’d spend all day out there if I could. I haven’t met any cats yet. I do like to chase critters outside. But when I’m indoors, I tend to hang out in my kennel, so I might be fine sharing a forever home. I’m learning how to walk on a leash! It’s scary out there outside of our familiar yard. I’m pretty brave if my foster fur-brother is there, but if I’m on my own, I freeze and foster dad sometimes has to pick me up and carry me back home. I've been on some car rides and that's been fine. I’ve never met any human kids before, but I hear they can be loud. Loud scares me, so I’m pretty sure I’d be scared of them. If the kids were older and could be quiet and patient as I learn to adjust, that might be okay. My forever home must have a securely fenced yard. It would be great to have another nice dog to play with and to help me feel safe and relaxed, but I can also have fun on my own. I'd love my forever family to be experienced with shy/fearful dogs like me so they will be patient and understand my needs. No small kids please! I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated. If you live in the Midwest and want to welcome a fun, playful, shy and beautiful girl like me into your life, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA make sure we'll be a good match. Once approved, they'll introduce you to my foster dad so we can meet!
