Making new best friends since 2012.

Bring home a new family member.

ROUND 2 IS UNDERWAY — HELP US SAVE THE NEXT 20 SHIBAS!

20 Shibas are already safe. Up to 40 more are still waiting. And thanks to the amazing donors who have kicked off Round 2, vetting for the first 5 dogs begins MONDAY, AUGUST 31!

But the clock is ticking.

WE HAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7 TO RAISE THE FUNDS FOR ROUND 2.

Our $15,000 goal helps cover the many expenses involved in getting these dogs safely into rescue — including:

Veterinary care & medical needs
Transportation
Food & nutritional supplies
Medications & medical supplies
Other essential rescue expenses

We are working in groups of 5. Each group must be fully funded before we can move forward with the next 5.

That means the amount we raise directly determines how many dogs we can bring into rescue. If we can fully fund 5, we pull 5. If we can fund 10, we pull 10. We cannot responsibly take more dogs than we can afford to care for.

There are 40 Shibas still waiting. We desperately want to help every one of them, but we need our supporters beside us to make that possible.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ALREADY KICKED OFF ROUND 2!

DC SIR alum trio Mama (Kai), Rosie & Panda
Carina D.
Kara P.
Shannon F.D.
DC SIR Alums Shiloh & Sunny
Michael D.
Emma W.
Janeen C.
Dave B.
Nicole O.
Jennifer G.
Chelsey P.
Keith & Carol M.
Jim, Marie (& Ruby & DC SIR Alum Misa) Muse
Helene & Luna
Craig H.
Shannon S. — Shiba Saviors
Heidi W.
Nick C.
Stacey M.
Andrea H.
Robin W.
Izzy H.
Joshua K.
In memory of Shiba Romeo Paxton
Diane C.T.

Donated by check, company match, or Facebook? Please email your donation information to rescue@dcsir.org so we can make sure you are included on our thank-you list!

THE FIRST 5 START VETTING MONDAY.

We need to raise the funds NOW to keep this rescue moving. Every donation gets us closer to the next group of 5. Every share helps us reach someone who can make a difference.

20 are safe. 40 are waiting.

Help us save the next 20.

THE LARGEST RESCUE IN DC SHIBA INU RESCUE'S 14-YEAR HISTORY

DC Shiba Inu Rescue has committed to the **largest rescue in our organization's 14-year history.**

**60 Shiba Inus need our help.**

These dogs cannot come into rescue until we have the funding to provide the veterinary care they need. Every donation helps bring another Shiba one step closer to safety.

**We're already halfway there!**

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our early supporters, we've already reached **$10,000** toward our **$20,000** goal for the first rescue wave!

Thank you to:

In Memory of Steve Nguyen
In Honor of DC SIR alum Tomo
In Honor of DC SIR alum Umi
In Honor of DC SIR alumni Riki & Winnie
Anonymous donor towards out transport

To responsibly care for this many dogs, the rescue will take place in **three waves of approximately 20 Shibas each.** We have already secured foster homes for the first 20 dogs and will soon begin training additional foster families for the next wave.

Every dog will receive the veterinary care they need before traveling to their foster home, including:

Spay or neuter surgery
Comprehensive veterinary examination
Dentals as needed
Additional medical treatment when necessary

Because we won't know each dog's medical needs until they are examined, bringing the dogs in smaller groups allows us to provide every Shiba with the care they deserve before making the long journey home.

This rescue also involves long-distance transport, careful coordination, and significant medical expenses before the dogs can even begin their trip to safety.

**We must have the funding in place before our first rescue transport on August 10.**

Our goal is to fully fund the **first wave** before that transport leaves. Once the first group is safely in rescue, we will immediately begin fundraising for the second wave.

**Any donations received beyond the current campaign will go directly toward rescuing the next group of Shibas.**

Because this is a sensitive rescue, we are unable to publicly share details about the source or location of these dogs at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing more once we have permission to do so.

For 14 years, DC Shiba Inu Rescue has been there for Shibas in need. This will be our biggest challenge yet, but together we can change the lives of **60 deserving Shibas.**

Ways to Donate

**PayPal:** https://paypal.me/DCShibaInuRescue
**Venmo:** https://www.venmo.com/dcsir
**Donorbox:** https://donorbox.org/dcsir
**Dogecoin:** https://www.mydoge.com/DCShibaInuRescue
**Facebook:** Donate using the button on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DCShibaInuRescue
**Mail a check to:**

DC Shiba Inu Rescue
P.O. Box 557
Springfield, WV 26763

**Every donation—large or small—helps save lives.

Thank you for helping us give these 60 Shibas the future they deserve.**

Introducing our 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.