GLSI & Shiba Rescue

Great Lakes Shiba Inu feels it is every breeders responsibility to be active in breed rescue.  It is moral and ethical.  Those of us who bring dogs into the world have an obligation to the breed and do the dogs to do everything possible to advance and support them.  DO NOT purchase a puppy from a breeder who isn't active in breed rescue. Obviously, DO NOT purchase a puppy from a puppy store, as most of those puppies come from puppy mills.  (What is a puppy mill you ask.. click here) http://www.stoppuppymills.org/

 

Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue

Great Lakes Shiba Inu volunteers with Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue (MSIR).  MSIR is a non-profit, all-volunteer corporation. MSIR seeks out, fosters, and places homeless Shiba Inu dogs into carefully screened, lifelong, and nurturing homes. In addition to rescue, MSIR volunteers provide medical care and/or rehabilitation for foster dogs and then attempt to match them with appropriate, permanent homes. MSIR also educates the public about the Shiba Inu breed, the need for dog rescue and dog training, and the importance of spaying/neutering pets to prevent overpopulation. One of MSIR's goals is to acquire funding to support operations.

 

Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue focuses on Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, & Missouri

Link to MIDWEST SHIBA INU RESCUE http://www.shibarescue.org/

 

National Shiba Inu Rescue

 

There really isn't a "National" Shiba Inu Rescue Organization, however, the National Shiba Inu Club of America does finance and support SIRRA which is "Shiba Inu Rescue Resources of America . 

 

The function of the organization is to facilitate Shiba Rescue by: Coordinate fundraising and fund distribution to aid individual Shiba fanciers who are actively involved in Shiba rescue and adoption. Providing a central resource for sample forms, (adoption, surrender, breeder notification, frequently asked question sheets, etc.) and suggested options when unfamiliar situations arise for rescuers. Providing a central point of contact for shelters and for those seeking help in rehoming their Shibas for those who cannot find regional contacts. Whenever possible, SIRRA will refer inquiries to active rescuers close to the Shiba in need. Providing materials that rescuers can use to educate the general public about Shibas and Shiba Rescue.

 

If you are not in the Midwest area, your best bet would be to jump to the SIRRA page and locate a rescue organization closest to you. 

 

Link to SHIBA INU RESCUE RESOURCES OF AMERICA    http://www.shibas.org/rescue.html 

Top Ten Reasons To Adopt a Shiba 

 

http://www.shibaweb.com/topten.htm

Other Shiba Rescue Resources

http://www.shibaweb.com/shibares.htm