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"Ahhhh... I just LOVE laundry day!"![]()
Said no human ever! Rosie, on the other hand, really enjoys the heat radiating from these freshly dried and folded towels.![]()
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Apply to adopt Rosie: dcsir.org/service/adopt/![]()
Step by step process on how to apply: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgW-CQMpYFY![]()
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Hello everyone, my name is now Rosie. I am a senior Shiba Inu who has had a very difficult couple of months. You see, my human passed away in our home, and no one knew for some time. I had to survive, not knowing if anyone would ever come for me. Eventually, my owner's body was found, and Animal Control took me in. My extended family tried to keep me for a few days, but I can be a bit snappy with people I don't know. DC SIR knew they would have to take me but couldn't find any foster homes that fit my needs during the holidays. I even got to live in a foster home with the Shelter program, but they didn't think I was a good fit either. Thankfully, a volunteer at DC SIR had space to keep me separated from other resident pets. When the DC SIR Volunteer picked me up I was put into a crate for transport. I don't like crates and let everyone know. When my foster dad picked me up at the transfer location, I snapped and snarled. Luckily, my new foster dad didn't have a crate and allowed me to lean on him and cuddle on his lap on part of the drive. But that's about as much affection as I plan to give him for some time! I wasn't sure about my foster parents, but they have worked with fearful and reactive dogs, so they know how to build and gain my trust. I go in and out to their backyard to potty without issue. I loved all the yummy raw food my foster parents gave me. I also gently took treats from them, but I was still nervous and growled if I thought they might get too close. My foster parents see that I am a sweet girl who needs savvy adopters who will take the time to earn my trust so that I can feel safe to be me. I may not be a bug cuddler, but I can bring happiness to a family that will take the time to give me a loving home. ![]()
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Location: Extended ![]()
Dogs: No ![]()
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Age: Approx 10 ![]()
Intake Date: 1/4/24 ![]()
Available Date: 1/20/24![]()
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Rosie’s rescue album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.939943004164731&type=3![]()
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Please welcome Rosie to the DC SIR family. If you would like to contribute to their care please use PayPal: bit.ly/VzmJ7D or the donate button on Facebook!![]()
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Rosie's wishlist:![]()
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MGR4T4B4M13X?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2En-DwZwtAsN...
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Weekly motivation from DC SIR's Katniss to begin your week with inspiration!![]()
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See more inspirational quotes in MM album here: on.fb.me/VulnLD
#AdoptionAlert2024 Indy is the last of the 9 puppy mill rescues that were going to be put down if no one came through for them. Luckily, we found enough fosters to save all of the dogs that were at risk of euthanasia. Indy was probably the most fearful of the group. Today, Indy got to go home with her mom, human brother, and Shepherd mix brother! We want to thank all the AR fosters and adopters for saving these dogs lives!![]()
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Please join us in congratulating Indy on her adoption and welcome her adopters to the DC SIR family!![]()
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See Indy's journey with DC SIR here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1039776917514672&type=3
#adoptionAlert2024 Hope is one of 9 Shibas rescued from an Arkansas puppy mill. She had a rough life, only ever being bred for puppies without much comfort or compassion in a concrete run. Today, Hope got to go to her forever home with her mom and dad, who have experience with fearful dogs. She will have an older Furbling to help guide her into living the good life! ![]()
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Please join us in congratulating Hope on her adoption and welcome her parents to the DC SIR family!![]()
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See Hope's journey with DC SIR here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1038051501020547&type=3
Hope's got Friday night plans that involve this treatball and countless licks. Have fun girl! ![]()
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Apply to adopt Hope: dcsir.org/service/adopt/![]()
Step by step process on how to apply: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgW-CQMpYFY![]()
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About Hope: ![]()
Hi everyone, my name is now Hope. My name is a Fourth of July/ Freedom theme, which is what our Country has given so many people. I am an 8-year-old red female Shiba Inu who was just rescued from an Arkansas breeding facility with 8 other Shiba Inu. I was nervous about this new life and all the strange sights and sounds. Feeling the grass under my feet gave me hope for a better life. I pranced on the grass and explored the yard at Shiba HQ. I lived my whole life in a 4 x 6 run, so this new world can be a bit scary. Luckily, I got to go to a foster home with another Shiba Inu, DC SIR alum, Shiloh, who was also rescued from a large Midwest breeding facility last year. My foster parents think I am even more confident than Shiloh! I warmed up quickly to my foster pawrents and sisfur and I love to run around and explore all the new things! I am still being potty trained, but I will catch on to this quickly! I still need to be spayed, and I will also need to have dental work, so make sure to wish me luck for a safe and speedy surgery! I think you will be able to see how happy I am in my videos. DC SIR said I was great at body handling during my shower! I didn’t even mind having my nails trimmed, but I wasn’t that excited about it either. I know my foster pawrents need a few items to help me adjust to my new life, so they have an Amazon Wish List just for me! If you could help send me a couple of goodies I promise to dance and prance for you in a video! ![]()
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Location: Extended ![]()
Dogs: Yes ![]()
Cats: some ok![]()
Kids: 12 yr +![]()
Age: 8 yrs old ![]()
Weight: 21lbs ![]()
Intake Date: 6/21/24 ![]()
Available Date: 7/18/24![]()
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Hope’s rescue album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1038051501020547&type=3![]()
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Please welcome Hope to the DC SIR family. If you would like to contribute to their care please use PayPal: bit.ly/VzmJ7D or the donate button on Facebook!
#AmazonWishListDelivery2024: No note with this delivery so if you meant to put one, please tell us below! Our foster homes can always use cleaner as we potty train puppies or mill dogs who learn to live in a home. #ThankfulThursday ![]()
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Shiba HQ Wish List:: Distribution of supplies to all fosters![]()
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/240SYLMZ806EQ?ref_=wl_sh are![]()
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Rosie's List:![]()
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MGR4T4B4M13X?ref_=wl_share![]()
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Indy's list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1A36C23APQHGO?ref_=wl_share ![]()
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Hope's List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ID67SKYFFN4L?ref_=wl_share![]()
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Remember, if you want to let us know who sent these gifts or blame your pet - just make a comment in the "gift section" before checkout - otherwise, your donations are sent to us with no donor info - or tell us below. ![]()
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See our 2024 album here:![]()
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See our 2023 album here:![]()
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See our 2022 album here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=DCShibaInuRescue&set=a.4762981987122489 ![]()
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See our 2021 album here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=DCShibaInuRescue&set=a.3612931478794218![]()
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2020 album: www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2711789935575048![]()
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2019 album: www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2042193395868042![]()
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2018 album: www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1590773424343377![]()
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2017 album www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1248332911920765![]()
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2016 album www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=965003423587050![]()
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2015 album www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=783606758393385![]()
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2014 album www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=576960179058045![]()
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2013 album www.facebook.com/pg/DCShibaInuRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=423346161086115