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DC SIR Alumni Updates: Mochi

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…

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DC SIR Alumni Updates: Kira

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…

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DC SIR Alumni Updates: Wolfie

Wolfie is one of our senior Alumni. He was rescued in February 2013, and adopted in March 2013. See Wolfie’s story and photo album. Wolfie’s dad has sent us several updates and photos: Wolfie is a great dog, and I sure hope he’s happy here.  I’ve discovered he loves puddles above all else.  And the ocean, and waterfalls.  He goes beserk. It goes beyond the tennis ball thing even.  I wonder about his past, and if he was a back-yard dog…

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DC SIR Alumni Updates: Shari – January 2014

Shari was a 1 year old who found herself in someone’s backyard after wandering the mountains of North Carolina. DC SIR rescued Shari in May 2013, and on June 21, 2013, Shari was adopted into her forever home! The fit could not have been better for an energetic, active lover of the outdoors like Shari! She continues to thrive on a raw diet along with her two older Shiba siblings. Shari’s mom sent us an update on how she’s been…

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DC SIR Alumni Updates: Hoover – January 2014

Hoover (formerly Kenta) is a Jindo who was only a few weeks old when DC SIR rescued him in 2012. He was rescued along with his mother, Jae, and his sister, Ellie. Hoover was adopted on 12/30/2012. His pawrents sent us some photos and an update of how Hoover has been in his first year since being adopted.  Hoover has been with us for a year now. He’s doing great! Hoover goes to dog parks and runs with other dogs and…

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DC SIR Alumni Updates: Nishi – January 2014

Nishi was one of the Missouri 8 puppy mill dogs DC SIR rescued in August 2013. Nishi was adopted into her forever home on Sept. 6, 2013. Nishi’s mother reached out to us with an update: Our brave little lady has many new milestones to celebrate. 2 weeks of walking out of the condo on her own.  For 1st two months, I needed to carry her to get her to leave my unit.  We now have a ritual.  The door is…

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DCSIR Alumni Updates: Nami

November is Adopt a Senior Month, so in honor of this we are featuring updates of some of our adopted Senior alumni. Nami is an 11 year old senior who spent her whole life with the same family, until they surrendered her to a shelter in April 2013. After spending 49 days in a shelter, she was rescued by DCSIR on June 23, 2013, and on July 11, she was adopted by her foster parents! Here is an update from Nami’s…

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DCSIR Alumni Updates: Koji – November 2013

November is Adopt a Senior Month, so in honor of this we are featuring updates of some of our adopted Senior alumni. Koji is a 14 year old senior rescued by DCSIR in March 2013. Having been cruelly abandoned before being found and put into a kill shelter, Koji’s story touched everyone’s heart. It wasn’t long before his foster parents adopted him in April 2013! We last heard from Koji’s family in July, when his pawrents told us how well…

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DCSIR Alumni Update: Foxxy

November is Adopt a Senior Month, so in honor of this we are featuring updates of some of our adopted Senior alumni. Foxxy is a 12 year old Senior. She was surrendered to DCSIR in June, 2013, due to unfortunate family medical circumstances. Foxxy is such a sweetheart with so much energy, and it didn’t take her long to find her new family! On June 28, 2013, Foxxy was adopted into her forever home! Here is the update from her family:…

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DCSIR Alumni Updates: Miko

November is Adopt a Senior Month, so in honor of this we are featuring updates of some of our adopted Senior alumni. Miko was rescued by DCSIR in Frebruary 2013 after being neglected, ignored, and finally, abandoned by her family of 12 years. Her rescue story was heartbreaking, and she came to us with a number of medical issues, including Lyme disease and extensive tooth damage. On February 23, 2013, Miko was adopted! Here is the update from her family:  …

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DC SIR is a non-profit, volunteer-run network of foster homes in the Washington, DC area.

DC SIR does not have a shelter facility. To meet our adoptable dogs, interested adopters can attend one of our monthly adoption events.