How you can help Shibas in need?

Foster a Shiba

For a Shiba Inu who has lost everything familiar, a foster home is more than a place to stay — it’s safety, comfort, and a second chance.

Every dog who enters our rescue depends on a foster home to help them heal, learn, and feel loved again while they wait for their forever family. Foster homes are the foundation of our rescue. Without them, we cannot say yes to the Shibas who need us most.

Fostering isn’t about being perfect. It’s about opening your home and your heart to a dog in transition. Some Shibas arrive scared, confused, or in need of extra patience and guidance. What they’re asking for is simple: kindness, consistency, and someone who believes in them.

Many people worry they’ll fall too in love to say goodbye. And honestly — you probably will, but that love is exactly what prepares a Shiba for the next chapter of their life. When you foster, you’re not losing a dog — you’re giving them the gift of a future.

If you love Shibas, this is one of the most powerful ways you can help. Your couch, your routine, your compassion — they can change a life.

After you apply, a volunteer from our foster team will reach out to guide you through the process and answer any questions.

Volunteer for MSIR

MSIR is a completely volunteer run organization and we need volunteers in most any area!  There are many ways to help, from making phone calls, helping to transport dogs, screening new adoptive homes, writing articles for Facebook, helping with special events, working with vets to make sure we get the best care at the best prices to coordinating a fundraising event!  Your efforts can be as minimal or extensive as you want.  We'd love your help, whatever you can give and whatever you can do.

For more information on volunteering for MSIR, please fill out a Volunteer Form and contact our Volunteer Coordinator.