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Below are our newest added Shiba Inus available for adoption in Illinois. To see more adoptable Shiba Inus in Illinois, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!

Nyak

Shiba Inu

Male, 10 yrs 8 mos

Downer's Grove (office), IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

My name is Nyak and I’m looking for my forever home. I came to my foster home here in Joliet, IL, from a commercial breeding facility where I spent my whole life. I’m a quiet, laid-back guy who doesn’t cause any trouble. My favorite things are treats (mozzarella cheese sticks and liver sausage) and all of the pets and scritches foster mom gives me! I also enjoy watching all of the neighborhood action through the window. I don’t bark, but boy, I would like to chase the birds and squirrels I see. I’m a good boy in the house, even when my foster mom has to leave. I’m potty trained and don’t have accidents unless I don’t get regular potty breaks. I love to go for walks and leave “pee-mail” for the other dogs to read. I get along with the other dogs in my foster home and am always curious, but polite, to dogs we meet on walks. I haven’t met any cats or small pets, so I don’t know what I’d think about them. I did live briefly with a couple of human kids and that was fine with me. I’m 10 years old and I weigh around 27 lbs. I’m neutered and vaccinated and a healthy boy. When I first came into foster care, I had occasional episodes that looked like seizures. I went to see vets and got poked and prodded and tested and everything, but the vets could find nothing wrong. They decided that I should stop receiving monthly flea/tick preventatives, since some dogs are really sensitive to them. That seems to have helped! So the vet says I don’t need any special care or treatment – just something for my forever family to be aware of. My perfect forever family will be very careful to prevent escapes since I’m really fast (vigilant when opening doors and gates). They should be patient with me as I continue to adjust to live in a home with a family. In return, I’ll be a loyal friend and quiet companion. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a handsome guy like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you so they can make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, they’ll introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet!

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Nau

Shiba Inu

Female, 2 yrs

Chicago, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Meet Nau – Your Sweet, Gentle Shiba current location - S. Korea 1. Name: Nau 2. Breed: Shiba mix 3. Age: 2years old (born Apr.01 2024) 4. Sex: Female 5. Weight: 17 kg 6. Spayed/Neutered: spayed and fully vaccinated 💛 Personality & Temperament People-friendly: She’s a little shy with strangers at first, but warms up quickly with a bit of kindness. Kids: Great with children — no signs of fear or sensitivity. Other Dogs: Gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes. Cats: Has not lived with cats before but has no prey drive, when she encounters them by walking Aggression: No history of aggression. Food drive: Loves treats, but never shows food aggression. Energy Level: 2–3 out of 5 — calm to moderately active. 🏡 Training & Behavior Leash-trained: Yes Crate-trained: Yes House-trained: Yes — she goes potty outdoors. Barking: Rarely barks. Escape risk: She doesn’t jump fences, but off-leash is not safe. Touch: Loves being petted and handled. Destructive behavior: None Resource guarding: Not with people or other dogs. 🩺 Health Recently, she had surgery for a fracture in her front left leg due to a traffic accident, and she is currently recovering. 📘 Rescue Story Nau was rescued in the countryside after a local resident saved her from a household where the puppies had been brought in for meat consumption. Thanks to the rescuer, Nau got a second chance at life and is now waiting for a loving forever family.

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saehae

Shiba Inu

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

🐾 Meet Saehae 🐾 📍 Current location: South Korea ❤ Age: 2.5 years old ❤ Gender: Male ❤ Weight: 7 kg ❤ Breed: Shiba mix ❤ Health: Currently undergoing heartworm treatment 🐶 Personality & Behavior 💖 People-friendly – Loves people and is very affectionate 💖 Kid-friendly – Gets along very well with children 💖 Dog-friendly – Plays well with other dogs 💖 Cat-friendly – Gentle and kind to cats ✅ Toilet-trained: 99% – Prefers going outside rather than using indoor pads ✅ Leash manners: Enjoys walks and matches your pace. After hind leg surgery, he needs slow and gentle walks ✅ Energy level: Low to medium ✅ Handling: Comfortable with touch, brushing, and bathing ✅ Escape instinct: None ✅ Prey drive: Very low ✅ Guarding tendency: May guard favorite treats ✅ Crate trained: Yes 💔 Rescue Story Saehae spent over two years tied up in an empty lot, surviving on food provided only twice a week by his owner. One day, he was attacked by a larger dog, resulting in a fractured hind leg. Thankfully, he was rescued and underwent surgery, which was successfully completed. Despite everything he has been through, Saehae is incredibly gentle and kind. He would even share his food and shelter with stray cats. Now, Saehae is ready to find a loving family who will give him the care and warmth he has always deserved. 💛

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Miki

Shiba Inu/Shiba Inu

Female, Adult

Odin, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Miki is a sweet fun loving nervous dog. She wants all of the attention and does not like my other female dogs. She got along with my male dog before he passed. She is slow to warm up but very affectionate once she knows you. She has always been gentle with people but wary will bark but has never bitten. She is nervous of loud noises fireworks especially. She loves a big fenced in yard and chasing squirrels. She has caught mice before just like a cat. She is spayed and up to date on all shots and flea treatments. She needs a new home soon as we are relocating and will not have room for her.

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Happy

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, 8 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

🐶 Meet Happy Current Location: South Korea Breed: Shiba mix Age: Born in June 2025 Sex: Female Weight: now 22Ibs, max 28l9u8Ibs, when fully grown Spay / Neuter & Vaccinations: Spayed and fully vaccinated 🏡 Personality & Social Skills Good with adult women? ✔ Yes. She may be shy at first but warms up quickly. Good with adult men? ⚠️ Initially fearful of unfamiliar men. She does well when approached calmly and gently. Good with children? ⚠️ She doesn’t seem particularly fond of children, but she tolerates petting and walks nicely with them. Good with other dogs? ✔ Yes, with slow introductions. She takes time to warm up but does well once she’s comfortable. Good with cats? ❓ Unknown, but she has been fine around stray cats outdoors. 🐕 Behavior & Training ㅡEnergy Level: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) Mostly calm, quiet, and gentle. ㅡLeash trained? ✔ Yes ㅡCrate trained? ✖ No ㅡHouse-trained? ✔ Yes – outdoor potty trained ㅡBarking habits: Rarely barks indoors, but she can bark in the yard in the evening or when someone approaches ㅡSeparation anxiety? None 🍖 Food & Possessiveness Food motivated? ✔ Yes! She loves food and eats very well. Resource guarding? ⚠️ She may guard her food if another dog tries to take it. ✔ No possessiveness over toys. 🤍 Affection & Handling ㅡDoes she like being touched? ✔ Very much! She often shows her belly and enjoys belly rubs. ㅡSensitive areas? ✖ None known ㅡDestructive behaviors? ✖ None. She is very well-mannered indoors. 🏥 Health ✔ She previously had parvovirus but has fully recovered and is currently healthy. 🐾 Rescue Story Happy was rescued from a public shelter before her euthanasia.

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Lumi

Shiba Inu

Female, 6 mos

Downer's Grove (office), IL

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

My name is Lumi and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m still a puppy – I’ll turn 1 y.o. in August. I’m tiny – currently only 12 lbs. I came to my foster home in Evansville, IN, in December after being released by a breeder. I’m very sweet and timid at first, but I’ve found my voice here at my foster home and will tell you when I want attention or if I need to a potty break. I am learning to love snuggling with my foster mom and I love to play and get the zoomies. My silly, sassy side has started to emerge! I love being with other dogs. They help me feel safe and confident. I’m very gentle - good with cats too! Since living in a home with humans is new, I’m still learning to trust and am very cautious and spook easily when there are loud noises or sudden movements. I’m practicing leash walking in the yard here, since it’s still kinda scary for me to walk in the neighborhood. Since I’m still skittish, I’d do best in a home without little kids, but older kids would probably be fine. My forever home must have patient people who understand if I’m scared in new situations and who can help me build confidence. I will need a securely fenced yard to play in and another friendly dog to help show me the ropes. I am spayed and fully vaccinated. I have a grade 4 heart murmur (caused by a VSD – ventricular septal defect), so I got a full evaluation by a specialist at Purdue. The cardiologist said that I don’t need any medication or special diet because defects like mine (a hole between the heart chambers) often close on their own over time. The vet also noticed that I once had a fracture in one of my legs. It doesn’t bother me now or slow me down since it’s healed. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a sweet, beautiful, and silly little girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you so they can tell if we’d be a good match. Once approved, they’ll connect you with my foster mom so we can meet!

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