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178162 Tadashi

Shiba Inu

Male, Senior
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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TADASHI - 7 yrs 11 months old, 24 pounds, house trained, good with kids, no cats, rough with/growls at other dogs, chronic skin issues Tadashi is a little guy brought in after his family, the only one he's known, could no longer financially support him and his skin allergies. He is a cute little pup with lots and lots of fur missing due to chronic skin allergies. He requires regular baths and medicine. He can be trusted to roam free when with you and when left alone. Tadashi is sweet and cuddly but when his allergies are bothering him, he can become irritated and uncomfortable. This smart boy knows lots of commands including but not limited to sit, down, and cage. I bet he would love to learn more! This training (and the time you spend together) will help you bond with your new pup, too. He enjoys tug toys. Tadashi has escaped only once from his previous yard as he was small enough to crawl under the gate.  He is afraid of thunder (who isn't?!?) and might bark and hide during thunderstorms. Tadashi is very quiet in the kennel.  I saw a whole new dog when we went outside. He ran and ran, all around me, in circles even. I offered a treat (he came to me for...) so I thought it safe to take the leash off. Wrong. LOL After he ran the perimeter, sniffing and checking things out, he decided he didn't want to come back to me to leave. He ran around me, teasing me, getting just close enough for me to miss when I tossed my leash as a lasso. I finally got some help from a staff member who luckily is a good lasso and was able to get him. Sneaky little bugger! Tadashi will need time to get used to a new family, home and routine. He is not a fan of lots of handling until he knows you and trusts you. He was put in a cone when he went to the vet bc of the vet's need to handle him. If you have the patience and the willingness to give Tadashi space and, at the same time, attention, come on in to meet him! Please remember his chronic skin allergies will require his new family to be financially able. We can give you all the information, just ask. Tadashi is currently in our small dog kennel! Come by to meet him today!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 13, 2025, 1:48 pm

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Stella

Shiba Inu

Female, 11 yrs 2 mos
Manassas, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,
Story
Update! Stella has blossomed since coming to DCSIR and Hi everyone, my name is now She has lost weight and now has the energy level of a dog half her age! DCSIR is also not longer requiring her to be adopted with her brother. I am an 11-year-old female Shiba Inu mix. I have only ever known one home my whole life. But all that changed when my family became homeless, and my brother and I were brought to a shelter. We were so scared and didn’t understand why we couldn’t be in our home. There were so many other dogs crying out for the families they lost. We cried too, but no one came for us. After a week, we got news that DC SIR was making room and raising funds for our care. I had an eye injury with an enlarged eye that DC SIR had removed before coming into foster care. I am obese too and haven’t had much medical care. While I can walk up and down stairs, DC SIR thinks I will be much more mobile after losing weight. On the day of my surgery, DC SIR volunteers drove all day to ensure I had a safe transport to Shiba HQ. They waited with my brother until I was out of surgery. I made it out ok and I got to ride in a crate while my brother was scared and cried out at the beginning of our drive. I was zonked out from my pain pills. It was late when we arrived at Shiba HQ so we pottied and went to sleep. In the morning, we got to explore the yard and house. I was still nervous but happy to be in a home with familiar surroundings, soft beds, couches, and sounds. By the end of the day, I was so happy!! I follow my foster mom everywhere and give her kisses for saving us. DC SIR will help us feel better and ensure that my brother and I stay together! We will never be in a shelter again! I am so thankful for my new life where I will get the care to ensure I can be healthy! Location: Exception Dogs: Yes Cats: Yes Kids: Yes Weight 28.6 lbs Age: 11 years old Considerations: Senior. Bonded pair w/Tanuki Stella’s rescue album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1196959741796388&type=3 Step by step process on how to apply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgW-CQMpYFY Other ways to follow DC SIR: www.dcsir.org www.facebook.com/dcshibainurescue www.twitter.com/DCShibaRescue www.pinterest.com/dcsir/ www.YouTube.com/DCShibaInuRescue www.instagram.com/dcshibainurescue

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Tanuki

Shiba Inu

Male, 11 yrs 2 mos
Manassas, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,
Story
Update! Tanuki is more active now and has lost a lot of weight. He is now curious and exploring the yard. DCSIR is also not longer requiring that he be adopted along with his sister, Stella. Hi everyone, my name is now Tanuki, and I am named after the cute and chubby Japanese raccoon dog who is also part of Japanese folklore. I am a 13-year-old male Shiba Inu. I was surrendered to a VA shelter with my younger Shiba mix sister at the beginning of February when my owners became homeless. I was so scared because I had never been in a shelter. I didn’t understand why I was in this place. So many dogs were yelling for their family to get them. I screamed for my family too, but no one came for us. After a week, my sister and I started to lose hope of ever finding our way home. But around that time, the shelter contacted DC SIR. They felt so bad for us and asked their fans to help raise funds for our care. You see, I have arthritis, hypothyroidism, and I have heart arrhythmia that is made worse by my obesity, and the vet said I might need a pacemaker. DC SIR is going to work on getting me healthy with nutrient-dense foods and a healthy lifestyle and then follow up to see if I still need a pacemaker. When the volunteers picked me up at the shelter, I was happy to be out of my cage and get pets while we waited for my sister to get out of surgery. On the long drive to Shiba HQ I was really scared and screamed a bit. We arrived at Shiba HQ late at night. I was happy to be in a yard! I was put into my xpen with my sister and slept until morning. I got to meet all the dogs and cats at Shiba HQ and I get along with everyone! My foster mom at first had to carry me up the stairs but I can do it on my own now after losing a little weight! Location: Exception Dogs: Yes Cats: Yes Kids Yes Weight: 33 lbs (obese) Age: 13 yrs old Intake Date: 2/17/25 Considerations: Senior. Bonded pair with Stella Tanuki’s rescue album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1196729025152793&type=3 Step by step process on how to apply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgW-CQMpYFY Other ways to follow DC SIR: www.dcsir.org www.facebook.com/dcshibainurescue www.twitter.com/DCShibaRescue www.pinterest.com/dcsir/ www.YouTube.com/DCShibaInuRescue www.instagram.com/dcshibainurescue

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Ichiban

Shiba Inu

Male, Young
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Ichiban is a 4 year old Shiba Inu pup born on December 17, 2020! He is such a good boy but is unfortunately the result of a backyard breeding incident and has some behavioral issues as a result. Due to the irresponsible breeding, Ichibans father passed down a food reactive personality to Ichiban. He doesn’t resort to biting right away and he will let out a series of barks to let you know to back off of his dinner. However, if you don’t listen & keep touching his food he will react with a bite. He has only ever bitten someone once & even when he did bite someone it only left a mark. He has never drawn blood or chased someone down to attack them. He reacts strictly out of fear of the unknown. It’s recommended that he has an owner who is experienced with dogs, or even better reactive dogs! We want to be fully transparent about him as we truly want the best for him & for him to live a good life despite his issues. Even after he is adopted we would still love to keep track of him!

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