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My name is Ghost and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m about 6 years old and came to SIRA after running loose for more than a month. Some nice people caught me and brought me to SIRA and to my foster home here in Jonesburg, MO. When I first got here, I was really skinny from being a stray for so long. But now I’m a healthy, happy 27-pound girl. Foster mom calls me a Fake Shiba. She says that’s because I’m super affectionate and friendly and love everything and everyone! I’m not one of those shy, skittish, grumpy, fussy, aloof divas. I love people, other dogs, food, toys, cats – you name it! I’m fine with cats and while I haven’t met little kids since coming to SIRA’s care, foster mom thinks I’d be good with them too. I love playing with my foster brothers and sisters in our securely fenced yard. I even help some of the super-scared ones feel safe and learn how to play with toys. I’m active and energetic and can run and play all day if I have the chance. But when it’s time to come inside, I love to sit and snuggle with my foster mom and dad too. I’m super smart and figure things out quickly. I’m learning how to walk on a leash and while I haven’t gone on any adventures in the neighborhood, I’m doing great practicing in the fenced yard. I’d love it if my forever home had another dog for me to run and play with, but I could be fine as an only dog if my family has time to give me the love and attention that I crave. Since I’ve gotten loose in the past, my forever humans should be careful around open doors, fences and gates, especially while I’m still adjusting to a new environment. I’m a healthy girl – spayed, vaccinated and ready to be your snuggly, playful best friend. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in your very own fake Shiba, the next step is to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. Visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to start the process. Applying helps SIRA learn more about you and your home environment so they can make sure we’d be a good match. Once approved, they’ll connect you with my foster mom so we can meet!
My name is Ghost and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m about 6 years old and came to SIRA after running loose for more than a month. Some nice people caught me and brought me to SIRA and to my foster home here in Jonesburg, MO. When I first got here, I was really skinny from being a stray for so long. But now I’m a healthy, happy 27-pound girl. Foster mom calls me a Fake Shiba. She says that’s because I’m super affectionate and friendly and love everything and everyone! I’m not one of those shy, skittish, grumpy, fussy, aloof divas. I love people, other dogs, food, toys, cats – you name it! I’m fine with cats and while I haven’t met little kids since coming to SIRA’s care, foster mom thinks I’d be good with them too. I love playing with my foster brothers and sisters in our securely fenced yard. I even help some of the super-scared ones feel safe and learn how to play with toys. I’m active and energetic and can run and play all day if I have the chance. But when it’s time to come inside, I love to sit and snuggle with my foster mom and dad too. I’m super smart and figure things out quickly. I’m learning how to walk on a leash and while I haven’t gone on any adventures in the neighborhood, I’m doing great practicing in the fenced yard. I’d love it if my forever home had another dog for me to run and play with, but I could be fine as an only dog if my family has time to give me the love and attention that I crave. Since I’ve gotten loose in the past, my forever humans should be careful around open doors, fences and gates, especially while I’m still adjusting to a new environment. I’m a healthy girl – spayed, vaccinated and ready to be your snuggly, playful best friend. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in your very own fake Shiba, the next step is to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. Visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to start the process. Applying helps SIRA learn more about you and your home environment so they can make sure we’d be a good match. Once approved, they’ll connect you with my foster mom so we can meet!
Web application available on our website. All household members must be listed and the head of household must be the primary applicant.
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Home Check
After applications are reviewed/references and municipal pet limits checked, applicants are contacted to schedule a home visit interview.
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Approve Application
Once an applicant becomes an approved adopter, we can work with them to match them with dogs who will thrive in their home environment.
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Meet the Pet
Once a match is identified, the applicant is connected with the foster home to learn about the dog and arrange a meeting.
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Sign Adoption Contract
Only if the foster home agrees that the match is good, then it is approved.
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Pay Fee
Applicants pay the adoption fee upon signing the contract.
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Take the Pet Home
Applicants are required to have the appropriate gear (travel crate, pet ID tags) in order to take the dog home.
Additional adoption info
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
All of our dogs are cared for by families in their homes across the Midwest. We do not have a shelter or facility.
All of our dogs are cared for by families in their homes across the Midwest. We do not have a shelter or facility.
More about this rescue
Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds. Our rescued dogs come from commercial breeders, shelters and individual owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in nurturing foster homes where their needs, medical and otherwise, are addressed in order to prepare them to be placed in thoroughly screened, loving, lifelong adoptive homes. SIRA also works to educate the public on the Shiba Inu breed in addition to the importance of responsible pet ownership including spaying/ neutering, dog training and obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in the Midwest. Our service area includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds. Our rescued dogs come from commercial breeders, shelters and individual owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in nurturing foster homes where their needs, medical and otherwise, are addressed in order to prepare them to be placed in thoroughly screened, loving, lifelong adoptive homes. SIRA also works to educate the public on the Shiba Inu breed in addition to the importance of responsible pet ownership including spaying/ neutering, dog training and obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in the Midwest. Our service area includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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