How MSIR Can Help Your Shiba Find a New Home
Please refer to the following information before surrendering your Shiba Inu.
We ask that you first contact and consult with a qualified trainer and/or behaviorist. You can ask your veterinarian for a referral for a behaviorist. Know that most problems can be remedied with proper training and/or medications.
Trouble Training
Shibas are smart and independent so training is a must! It is important to catch problem behaviors early because the more your shiba repeats a negative behavior, the longer it can take to correct it. Find a trainer/training center that is familiar with working with primitive breeds like a shiba and uses positive behavior training methods.
Mood/Behavioral/Social Changes:
Shibas go through a maturing/growth spurt and will have mood/behavioral/social changes from 8 to 15 months of age, sometimes longer. These changes can become compounded if they are not spayed or neutered. For many health reasons - from cancer to behavior, ensuring your shiba has been spayed/neutered is extremely important.
Aggression Toward Humans or Bitten a Human
We can not ask others to take on this liability. Please do not attempt to pass on these issues. Seek a qualified behaviorist along with asking your veterinarian for advice.
A great resource of shiba information can be found at 13 Common Shiba Inu Behavioral Problems (for Beginners)
Surrendering Your Shiba
Surrendering your pet can be one of the most difficult decisions to make as a pet owner.
In order for MSIR to consider your Shiba in the states of IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, NE or WI, you will need to complete the Intake Questionnaire.
In addition to completing the Intake Questionnaire, please email pictures and medical records to our Intake Coordinator.
Our foster space is limited, there is no guarantee that we will be able to take your Shiba. We ask for your patience as we typically have a waiting list for Shiba’s to be taken into our rescue. Once you surrender your dog to us, you will no longer have further knowledge or control of what happens to them. You can be rest assured that we will give them the best possible care and find the perfect new family to love your dog.
If you must surrender an adoptable Shiba, please read our guidelines listed below:
MSIR does not buy dogs.
We ask that you get your Shiba fully updated on vaccinations to ensure that everyone is safe and protected for an evaluation and foster home placement.
We ask that you spay/neuter before surrendering. If not, we appreciate a donation to help us with these costs.
Know that there is generally a waiting list for foster homes so the process may take 4 to 8 weeks or longer to complete the process.
Transporting your dog will be needed to get them to their new foster home. We may ask that you assist with the first leg of the transport.
You can help us in our mission with donations of any of your dogs' items: leashes, food bowls, collars, halters, food, toys, beds, crates.