Adopting a Rescued Shiba Inu
Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue (MSIR) has foster dogs available in various states in the Midwest.
MSIR’s adoption fee covers only a portion of medical care we provide each dog. All dogs placed by MSIR are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, heartworm negative, and microchipped.
Age Range Adoption Fee
0 to 12 months $500
13 months - 3 yrs $350
4 - 5 yrs $325
6 - 8 yrs $275
9+ yrs $200
We do not require shiba experience or a fenced yard to adopt. However, some dogs will not work in every environment. MSIR works to match the right dog with the right family.
MSIR does not adopt to families that utilize electric-type fences or electronic training collars. We also cannot adopt to families with intact dogs/cats in the home, have pets that are not up-to-date on medical care, or are allowed to roam off-leash outside secured areas. We abide by all municipality laws, HOA rules and landlord restrictions that may apply to the number of pets and pet size allowed on the property in which an applicant resides.
Steps to Adopting a MSIR Rescue Dog
1. Make sure a shiba is for you
2. Make sure you are ready to adopt
The average lifespan of a shiba is 12-17 years.
Dogs can be expensive. Providing basic required vaccinations and preventatives as well as annual physical exam can be several hundred dollars a year. If your shiba becomes ill, costs can be in the thousands of dollars.
Shibas require time & training. A bored, untrained shiba is a destructive shiba.
Space & maintenance - Shibas are masters at escaping and they shed a lot - even with regular brushing and baths. As with all dogs, they need a place to sleep and eat. They will have accidents and may become sick from time to time.
3. Check out our available dogs
Read the dog’s listing carefully! Each shiba has different personality quirks and needs.
Check where the dog is located - your entire household (including all canine members) are required to travel to the dog for a meet & greet. MSIR requires a 24 hour waiting period between meet & greet to when the adoption can be finalized. Do not apply for a dog that you cannot commit to traveling to meet.
If a dog seems like the right fit, send an email to their personal secretary.
4. Wait to hear from the shiba’s secretary
We often have many wonderful families interested in adopting from MSIR and we cannot guarantee that you will be the best match for the dog you have emailed us about.
Remember, we are an all-volunteer organization, so responses may take some time. Please limit to one email per family.
5. If the match seems great, complete an online application
6. Reference check & home visit
MSIR will call references provided on the application.
(If applicable) MSIR will check with your city / rental company / HOA / condo association for restrictions.
You will be contacted to schedule a home visit (performed virtually) - all residents must be present. You must be willing to show all areas of your home where the dog will be - including but not limited to all entrances, outdoors, and common rooms.
7. Meet & greet
All members of the household, including all resident dogs must travel to the foster home for the meet & greet. During this time you will have an opportunity to interact with the shiba and ask the foster family all about what the shiba likes and doesn’t like.
If it goes well, the adoption can be finalized the next day or on a date mutually agreed upon between you and the foster home.
8. Sign contracts, pay adoption fee & take your new pal home!
The adoption contract will be emailed to you to sign and complete
An invoice will be sent that you can pay online (or mail a check if you prefer)
You are ready to become one of the exclusive club of MSIR alumni families!
Note: MSIR makes a lifetime commitment to each and every dog that we bring into our care. If there are any issues after the dog has been adopted, we will bring the dog back into our care, no questions asked.