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Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a 501c3 non-profit dog rescue organization that serves the midwest United States

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 prepar

e 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.

01/12/2025

🐾 SIRA Needs YOU! 🏡💖

We’ve got amazing families ready to adopt a Shiba… but we need more volunteers to help complete home visits in their areas in the Midwest!

Home visits are a critical part of our adoption and foster process — they help us make sure every Shiba finds a safe, loving forever home. 💕

✅ Training video & checklist provided
✅ Takes about 1 hour to complete the visit
✅ Flexible scheduling
✅ Big impact for our rescue mission

Please fill out the form if you're in the Midwest, however areas we desperately need help currently:
Forest Park, IL
Chicago, IL 60612
Quincy, IL
Hermitage, TN
Willowick, OH
Olmsted Falls, OH
Berea, KY

If you love Shibas (or just helping dogs find their happily ever after), this is a great way to make a difference!

👉 Fill out our volunteer form here:
🌐 https://www.savingshibas.com/donatevolunteer.html
If you've already completed your volunteer form and can help with any of these cities, please reach out to us rather than completing a new form.

Thank you so much!

01/12/2025

My name is Penny and SIRA asked me to tell you:

SIRA NEEDS FOSTER HOMES IN THE MIDWEST!!

Foster homes get to know their dogs and learn the characteristics of a good adoption match. We have many dogs available for fostering or adopting (When you adopt you open up a foster home).

Foster homes can choose to adopt their dog or help confirm a good match with an approved adopter. Visit www.savingshibas.com/foster to learn more and to apply. You must live in the Midwest.

Please help if you can. I'm here now because there was a foster family who took me in and showed me love and helped me find my forever family. So many dogs deserve the same chance that I got. Thank you!!

30/11/2025

Meet Brad – A Gentle Soul with a Melty Gaze 🐾

Brad is a 9-year-old, 34-pound sweetheart who’s ready to trade in his past life as a commercial breeding dog for one filled with belly rubs, soft beds, and quiet companionship. He’s currently learning what it means to be loved in his foster home in Machesney Park, IL, and he’s already proving to be one of the goodest boys.

🐶 Calm, Kind, and Curious
Brad may be a little cautious at first, but his sweet, trusting nature always shines through. On his very first day, he surprised his foster dad by walking right up, looking into his eyes, and asking for a gentle hello. (Yes, foster dad totally melted.)

He’s a polite houseguest—no accidents, no mischief, just a calm presence that follows his people around and asks for affection with the softest little boop. Sit still long enough, and Brad will appear at your side, asking for head scritches and offering his soulful eyes as a thank you.

🐕 Good with Dogs & Respectful with Kids
Brad gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home. He’s also been great with the resident kids—if the toddler gets a bit too loud, Brad simply finds a quiet spot to hang out. He especially enjoys spending time near the calm, older child while she does homework.

🏡 Brad’s Perfect Home
This easy-going guy would thrive in a calm, quiet household with a securely fenced yard. He’s still getting the hang of leash walking, so yard access is a must for now. He’d enjoy the company of other friendly dogs and is likely fine with cat-savvy cats. Like many Shibas, Brad is curious and quick—so you’ll need to be mindful around open doors and gates.

💉 Brad is neutered, vaccinated, healthy, and full of love—he just needs a patient and gentle family to show him the good life.

If you live in the Midwest and want a sweet, calm, heart-melting companion, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply and become an approved SIRA adopter. The application helps SIRA make sure you and Brad are the perfect fit. Once approved, you’ll get to meet this lovely gentleman in person.

Brad is ready to boop your heart wide open. 💛

29/11/2025

Hi, I’m Juno — 5 years old, 35 lbs, and full of love! 📍 Fostered in Joliet, IL

💛 My owner had to move to a nursing home, so now I’m looking for a new family to cuddle, walk, and share snacks with.

I’m a total people dog — scritches, snacks, and sticking close to my humans are my favorite things. Baths? Meh. Crates and gates? Not a fan. But I’m a very good boy when left alone (just… maybe hide the snacks on the counter 😇).

Walks are my jam! I do pull a bit if I see squirrels or bunnies, so no cats or small pets for me, please. I get along with other dogs, but I can be a bit protective of food and toys. I’d do great as an only dog or with a family experienced in managing resource guarding.

I’d love a fenced yard to play in, but regular leash walks are awesome too. Just be careful around doors and gates — I’m quick! 🏃‍♂️ I’d do best in a home without small kids and no shared walls (I’ve got a big bark when I want to be heard).

I’m neutered, vaccinated, and my allergies are under control with daily meds. I’m healthy, happy, and ready to be your loyal best friend. 💕

👉 Apply to adopt me at www.savingshibas.com/adopt and hopefully we can meet soon!

27/11/2025

This Thanksgiving, SIRA celebrates the many, many Shiba lovers who came together to help Eevee. It has been a long road for our sweet girl and her foster family. But thanks to so many of you, THEY DID IT! Here is Eevee outside enjoying her yard like any other Shiba. Who would know that a year go she could not extend her back legs to walk and was forced to shuffle in a crouch. Thanks to the expert vet care and PT we were able to secure thanks to so many donations, she can move normally and without severe pain. Happy Thanksgiving!

27/11/2025

We kniw what Anne is thankful for today! Her new forever family! We could not be happier for you, sweet girl! Your foster family mises you already but they know that you are going to be so very loved! Happy Thanksgiving to all of the families who foster, donate, volunteer and adopt. We thank you for helping SIRA continue to save shibas in need - www.savingshibas.com.

27/11/2025

Hi, I’m Dixie!

I’m a 4-year-old, 17-pound little lady looking for my forever home. Life started out a bit rough for me, but thanks to my foster family in Jonesburg, MO, I’m learning what it means to feel safe and loved. I might be shy and scared at first, but here’s a tip—freeze-dried beef liver treats are the way to my heart!

I’m a curious and clever girl who loves playing keep-away in the yard. Back when I first arrived, foster mom couldn’t catch me, even with a drag leash! But now, I’ve learned that it’s okay to let her approach and pick me up—it even feels kind of nice. Exploring the fenced yard is one of my favorite things, and I’ve even had fun bonding with another Shiba here. She found her forever home, and foster mom says I’m next in line!

I’m healthy, spayed, and vaccinated—ready to start this exciting new chapter with a family who understands me. My perfect home will have patient humans experienced with shy, fearful dogs and another friendly resident dog to help me feel safe and confident. A securely fenced yard is a must for me to explore and play while I continue building trust.

I’m still working on leash skills, so I’ll need someone willing to help me gain confidence there. I’m good with cats but would do best in a calm home without little kids—they’re just a bit too overwhelming for me.

If you’re in the Midwest and ready to help a shy, sweet girl blossom, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply. Once approved, SIRA will connect you with my foster mom so we can meet. Don’t forget those liver treats!

Wags and love,
Dixie 🐾

26/11/2025

🐾 Meet Stan the Man! 🐾
Looking for a low-key companion with a heart of gold and a taste for snacks? Stan just might be your guy. Stan is a 6-year-old, 32-lb Shiba is who is currently fostering in Columbus, Ohio

✨ Chill Vibes Only
Stan’s foster mom describes him as “laid-back, sweet, and surprisingly zen for a guy who’s figuring out life in a home for the first time.” He may be a little shy at first, but give him a little kindness and he’s all in. His idea of a good time? Wandering the fenced yard sniffing the news, lounging in the softest spot in the house (which used to be a bed made of his own fur), and quietly keeping you company.

🧽 Grooming MVP
Stan’s coat was a wild mess when he arrived, but after his first-ever bath and a serious de-shedding session (he was a champ through it all), he’s feeling like a new dog. Foster mom says he stood like a statue for plucking. Model behavior.

🐕 Dog-Friendly, Human-Loyal
Stan gets along fine with the other dogs in the home, though he’s not into roughhousing or puppy shenanigans. He prefers calm company and will make a wonderful, mellow best friend to a dog-savvy human. He hasn’t met cats, but his easygoing nature suggests he’d do okay with one. He’s also learning the ropes on leash walks (slow and steady progress) and is perfectly happy to hang out in his crate when you leave.

🚫 Stan’s No List:

No young kids—too noisy, too chaotic

No wild playgroups—this guy’s all about peace and quiet

No high-maintenance expectations—Stan’s motto: “Snack, sniff, chill.”

🏡 Stan’s Perfect Home:
A calm household with a securely fenced yard is a must, since yard sniffs are his favorite thing. Bonus points if you like a quiet companion with expressive eyes and a love of soft bedding. And snacks. Did we mention snacks?

Stan is healthy, neutered, vaccinated, and just waiting for the right person to share the couch (or a sunbeam) with.

Ready to meet your mellow best bud? Visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply. Once approved, SIRA will connect you with Stan’s foster mom for a meet-and-greet.

🧡 Adopt Stan – for a life of calm companionship and soulful stares.

25/11/2025

Meet Tina – Tiny, Sassy, and Full of Love!

I’m Tina, a 7-year-old, 14-pound firecracker looking for my forever home! Life started rough in a commercial breeding facility, so when I first arrived at my foster home in Jonesburg, MO, I acted tough. But with patience and love, I realized—I’m SAFE! One day, it just clicked, and I ran straight to my foster mom for love. Now, my silly, playful side is here to stay!

I’m potty trained, keep myself busy “murdering” squeaky toys, and always demand attention before heading outside. I get dogs sometimes, but I'd really prefer to be the only dog, but Cats? I don’t mind them!

I’m healthy, spayed, and vaccinated. My ideal home? Adults only, with a securely fenced yard where I can zoom around. My new family should be mindful of open doors—Shibas are sneaky escape artists! I’m still learning leash skills, but I’ll get the hang of it with practice.

If you're in the Midwest and want a tiny pup with a BIG personality, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply. Let’s meet—I promise to keep you entertained!

Love, Tina 🐾

24/11/2025

Hi there, I’m Carlee!

I’m a 7-year-old Shiba Inu with a big smile and an even bigger heart, ready to find my forever home! I’m currently living my best foster life in Jonesburg, MO, where I’ve discovered the pure joy of a big, fenced yard. It’s my personal racetrack—I’m the queen of zoomies!

While I’m still learning to fully trust humans, I’m making great progress every day. Couch cuddles? Yes, please! I’m warming up to the good life, but I’d thrive in a patient, quiet home where I can settle in at my own pace.

I’d love to have another dog in my forever home—other pups make me feel safe and help me adjust. Cats are cool, but no small kiddos for me, please—they’re just a bit too overwhelming for my style.

I’m spayed, vaccinated, healthy, and ready for my Midwest adventure! If you’ve got a cozy home with a yard to explore and room in your heart for a sweet Shiba girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com to learn more and apply.

Can’t wait to meet you!

Tail wags and smiles,
Carlee 🐾

23/11/2025

🌟 Meet Nagi — Your Loyal Sidekick & Adventure Buddy! 🌟

Hi there! I’m Nagi, a 6-year-old, 46-lb lovebug from Avon, IN, and I’m on the lookout for my forever family. I may be a big boy, but that just means there’s more of me to love! ❤️

I’m a people-pleaser through and through — if you’re happy, I’m happy. If you’re sad, I’ll be right there to comfort you. Snuggles? Walks? Adventures? Count me in! I love spending time with my humans and being part of the action.

I get along well with other dogs, though I like to stand my ground if someone gets too bossy 🙄. I’m also a pro bunny chaser, so a securely fenced yard is a must, and I shouldn’t live with cats or other small pets — my prey drive is strong!

When it’s time to go for walks, I’m all enthusiasm (maybe a little too much — foster dad says I could work on my leash manners 😅). I’m crate-trained for when my people are away, but I prefer to stick close when they’re home.

I’d do best in a home with a yard, no shared walls (I have a great bark), and a family ready for a loyal best friend who’ll be by your side through thick and thin.

I’m house-trained, neutered, vaccinated, and ready to start our adventures together! 🐾

👉 If you live in the Midwest and think we’d make a great team, apply to adopt me through SIRA at www.savingshibas.com/adopt
Once approved, you’ll get to meet me and my awesome foster family!

22/11/2025

💅 Meet Faye: 46 lbs of Sass, Smarts, and Shiba Stubbornness 💅

Hey there, I’m Faye – a bold and beautiful 3-year-old redhead looking for my forever home! I’m currently holding court in Machesney Park, IL, where I’m dazzling my foster family with my ample charm and legendary stubborn streak.

✨ I’m 46 lbs of fabulous – think Lizzo with fur, minus the glitter but definitely not the attitude.
✨ I’m a retired mama from a commercial breeding facility, now living the good life as I learn about homes, humans, and how to be the boss lady I was born to be.

🛋️ House life? I’ve got it handled.
No potty accidents. No destruction. No chaos. I’m basically perfect… until you ask me to go somewhere I don’t want to. My signature move? The deadweight flop. Harness and leash? Nope. Not happening. I will become one with the floor. Foster dad has nicknamed me “The Land Whale” and honestly… I’m not even mad about it. 😌

😎 Other pets & humans?
I mostly ignore the other dogs and the tiny human here. But the 13-year-old human girl? She’s pretty cool. I like her vibe.
Foster mom gets some respect too. Foster dad? He’s trying real hard and I admire the effort. 😂

🐕‍🦺 What I need in my forever home:

A securely fenced yard – because me + leash = dramatic protest.

Patience, understanding, and the ability to let me come to you for affection.

Bonus points if you find me hilarious and are ready to adore my diva ways.

Dogs, kids, maybe even cats? Sure – as long as they respect the queen.

🩺 I’m overall healthy although I do have medicine I take like a champ for my liver, spayed, vaccinated, and ready to grace your home with my glorious presence.

So, if you live in the Midwest and think you’re ready for the full Faye experience, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply and become an approved SIRA adopter. Once approved, they’ll hook you up with my foster fam so we can meet.

Long live the Land Whale. 🐋👑

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