Say Hi to Kuna!

Kuna is a male shiba who will be 2 yrs old in September. He’s about 22lbs and was on medication for Lyme’s Disease. He didn’t seem to like the meds as they made him feel ill and sometimes gave him an upset stomach. He’s no longer on the medication but needs to be tested in a few weeks to make sure everything is 100% fine.

Kuna was surrendered to us by his owners because they could no longer take care of him. His foster parents have told us that he’s friendly, affectionate, and has been good with the cat in the house. He’s shown no aggression to the cat and has walked away from it when it’s hissed or swatted at him.

Kuna may have a tad bit of anxiety especially when his fosters leave the house. He tends to howl for a bit. He loves his foster parents and gives them a lot of love. Kuna is learning that jumping up when someone comes home is not acceptable and is learning how to meet strangers and other animals outside. He also seemed to be nervous of cars but has gotten much better about that. Kuna stares at squirrels he sees but hasn’t tried to chase them and ignores birds.

Kuna loves going for long walks (1 mile about 3 times a day), playing with toys, and being outside. He spent most of his time outside at his former owners – so he’s comfortable hanging out in a backyard. He has been a great dog so far and we’re looking forward to seeing him come out of his shell!