Willow was rescued by DC SIR and adopted in 2014. Here, her mother shares the story of Willow’s adoption. My husband, Nick, and I adopted a senior Shiba from DC SIR in early June. She is ten years old. Her name is Willow (formerly Yuki). We were not thinking about adopting a senior and were focused on a Shiba 1 to 4 years old. We also did not want to adopt a puppy at this time due to our schedules.…
Kisa came into rescue with severe eye infections and bald leathery skin that was itchy and infected. We have changed her diet and treated her eyes with the right medication. The globs of green infection that once accumulated in her eyes hourly are finally gone. The hair along her nose and front legs is starting to grow back! Unfortunately, the hair around her back legs and tail have not started to grow back and she has had more hair…
Michio is a male senior Shiba rescued by DC SIR and adopted in 2013. Here is Micho’s adoption story as told by his mother. In 2013, Bill, Yoshi (male 9 yr. Shiba Inu) and I were living in DC. To be honest, I always wanted another Shiba but having to raise another puppy would bring its challenges. I don’t think Bill or Yoshi were keen on the idea. Yoshi was the only Shiba in the household and Bill was concerned. Concerned Yoshi…
Kiyoshi LOVES belly rubs: this is the fastest way to earn his favor. Chin scratches are also good! He loves receiving compliments and scratches from his neighbors and likes having visitors over to his house because it means more belly rubs! He’s still getting used to being at home while his foster pawrents are at work, but he’s so excited when everyone gets home that he’ll welcome you with a tug of war game with his favorite toy. Kiyoshi is…
Tiki came into rescue with a lot of Shibatude! She was a ball of fire that loved every person she met, but was a bit bossy and overbearing with the other dogs in rescue. She was very reactive towards other dogs when on leash and she had a few squabbles the first week along with some resource guarding of her food and toys. Within a month Tiki made great improvements in getting along with the other dogs in foster care who…
Hi! I’m Goma! These young humans asking me to do a ‘blog post,’ and I’m kinda getting up there in the years, but I’m a hip old man so I’ll try my best! My favorite activities are taking little naps and strolling through a super nice, half-sunny, half-shady garden! It has to have both, cause otherwise it won’t make the perfect spots for napping. See, I know precisely what I want cause I’ve got 13 years of living under my…
Emi was very fearful of people when she first came into foster care. She is still shy of people but does trust her foster mom, and comes up to her for petting and even does kisses on cue! Emi has lived with many dogs in foster care and gets along with all of them! Emi and Food Emi loves food, especially boiled chicken! She is currently on a raw diet and has a very healthy appetite. She eats in the…
We’ve spent some time away from Facebook, but our work hasn’t stopped! So what have we been up to? Adoptions Wonderful news! Our rescue Buddy has been adopted! Buddy found his forever home on Sunday, July 20. He joins his new sister, DC SIR alumni Takara, in a peaceful, loving home with a wonderful dad! Buddy and Takara make a perfect match, helping each other feel confident. Congratulations to Buddy, Takara, and their dad! Here’s to many happy years together!…
Mochi (formerl Tsuyoi) was rescued from a puppy mill in May 2013. In June 2013, he was adopted into his forever home. See Mochi’s full story and photo album. Mochi’s mom sent us an update on all the adventures he’s had since being adopted: Mochi ALWAYS captures everyone’s attention wherever he goes. Any time we take him out with his whether it is to the pet store, the park, restaurants, people love to pet him…
DC SIR Alumni Kira has sent us an update on her life after rescue. Kira was rescued in April 2013, and adopted in May 2013. See Kira’s full story and Facebook photo album. Hi, I’m Kira. My new mommy and daddy found me at DC SIR (DC Shiba Inu Rescue) last May. Since then we have been traveling around the United States in a 5th wheel trailer. We have been to South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and…