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April 18, 2026 - **EMERGENCY INTAKE โ MILL SHIBAS AT RISK**
DC SIR was just asked to step in for **several Shiba Inus** from a mill facility that is shutting down **RIGHT NOW**.
If we donโt move quickly, they will be sent to **auction** โ and we all know what that means.
These are not easy cases.
Mill dogs often come in **sick, neglected, and in need of immediate medical care** โ making them some of the **most expensive rescues we take on**.
Right now, we are facing a perfect storm:
Low-cost spay/neuter partners are booked out **3โ4 months**
We cannot safely keep dogs intact that long
This means **full-cost vetting** or **long-distance transport across multiple states** just to get them care
At the same time, our costs are already surging โ
Insurance alone has increased nearly **90%**, and we just made our **largest payment this week**
Because of this, weโve had to make the difficult decision to **pause less urgent intakes** โ so we can say yes to these lives who have **no safety net**.
We have already secured **two dogs**, currently being held with rescue partners while they work to obtain health certificates and help us find low-cost spay/neuter options.
But time is critical. **We have ONE WEEK** to raise the funds needed to pull as many as possible **before they are sent to auction.**
We cannot turn away and let them go back into a cycle of suffering. **
We need your help to say YES.** **
CLICK HERE ON WAYS TO DONATE NOW.
Every single dollar matters right now.
If you canโt donate, **please share** โ that alone can be the difference between life and death.
Introducing our NEW In Memoriam Page
We are honored to introduce a special new page dedicated to celebrating and memorializing our beloved DC SIR alumni who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Their memories and spirits will always remain a cherished part of the DC SIR family.
