Recently, we heard from Fuji’s new owner - Maria - who reports that Fuji and her cat, Mojave, are amazing but also a handful. “They aren’t exactly the best of friends, but they’ve gotten used to and accepted each other.”
She also hopes to make it Shiba meetups in the summer and sent us this pic.
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by kathy
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Tonight I transported Roxy from her dogsitting foster, Angela, back to her foster mom Phoebe who’s back from vacation. I just could not help but snap some shots of Roxy being so cute and well behaved- Enjoy!
Posted on November 20th, 2007 by zennia
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Autumn’s foster mom Jenn has great progress to report, ‘Autumn is wonderful. She is completely crate trained now and is wonderful on a leash. She still tries to play by mouthing at arms and legs but easily stops when offered a toy to chew on instead. She loves tug of war and will chase a ball for hours. She is such a joy.’
Posted on November 13th, 2007 by zennia
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This beautiful girl’s name is Autumn. She is a Shiba-mix, who was found as a stray in the Bronx. We have recently placed her into a NYCSR foster home. Autumn is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, microchipped and house broken. She’s currently about 50 lbs.
She’s about a year old and is still displaying many puppy traits. She loves to play and run and get lots of attention. She also gets along very well with other dogs, adults and kids too. She’s currently being crate trained and is working on both her commands and more leash training.
Foster mom Jenn, says ‘She… doesn’t chew on anything, and calms down fairly quickly and easily when she comes into the house. She likes playing and being outside… I don’t see any type of seperation issues, she just a lovable dog and likes to be close to her person when they are around. All in all she is a very sweet dog…always ready to give a kiss or snuggle up (and of course play)’.
We’ll be updating the site on her progress so check back soon.
Posted on November 6th, 2007 by zennia
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Another dog humiliated by having to wear a Halloween costume. Sweet Coia. Please forgive us.
(Just kidding Alicia!)
Posted on November 3rd, 2007 by jenna
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Kato has been vet checked and neutered and is doing great. Foster mom Anna says “Kato is generally happy and playful. He loves to be petted and to sit with me while I am reading/watching TV. He gets very happy when I come home from work. He rarely barks. He also enjoys looking out the window at the activity outside.”
Anna also told us that Kato loves being around people and is GREAT with children and other animals.
Posted on October 25th, 2007 by jenna
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Foster Mom Alicia writes:
Coia is a very spirited, good natured and straightforward. She has an independent way about her and can sometimes be aloof toward strangers. This is actually great in NYC because we encounter many people everyday and if I stop to talk I know she is not going to jump all over them or bark. Conversely, she is very polite and happy to greet anyone she knows! She is incredibly smart and is learning the rules of the house everyday. She is also very clean! She meticulously grooms herself like a cat and does not like when he food falls out of the bowl when eating.
Many people in my building have pets [and she interacts] with them in passing everyday and during her walks outside. When she really likes another dog and wants to play, she will lay flat on the ground and wait for them to approach us. She has grown really fond of Pomeranian, Kai, who lives in my building and she is great friends with a Yorkie who lives across the street.
It looks like Alicia will be failing Fostering 101 as she has grown very attached to Coia and will be adopting her.
Posted on October 21st, 2007 by jenna
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Maria fell in love with Fuji from the very beginning. As of tonight, she’s no longer her FOSTER mom. Now she’s her FOREVER mom. 
Congratulations Maria and Fuji.
Posted on October 20th, 2007 by jenna
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We’re happy to welcome Kato into NYCSR’s foster program! Kato is an extremely sweet 8 year old male. He is about 25 pounds and is 17″ tall. He is also up to date on all his vaccinations, and is being neutered this week. He is heartworm negative and his bloodwork has come back looking great.
Kato’s family was not able to keep him as he was not getting along with the resident feline. While Kato cannot live in a home with cats, he is however, excellent with children and gets along very well with other dogs. He is crate trained, walks well on the leash and is housebroken. Even though he is from Upstate NY, he has adjusted very nicely to life in Manhattan. He is very friendly to strangers, both human and canine, on walks.
Kato is very smart; he knows basic commands and is learning new ones. He also loves to play fetch, adores his Moosie (stuffed toy), enjoys belly rubs and spending time with his humans. He’s very well behaved during bath time and enjoys being brushed.
We’ll have more info on Kato shortly, so check back with us soon!
Posted on October 14th, 2007 by zennia
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Coia (pronounced Koi-a) is a very cute red sesame girl who is only about a year old. On Sept 21st she was found wandering around Elysian Park in Hoboken, NJ without any tags or microchip. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan picked her up and we quickly listed her on NYCSR’s Lost & Found Page.
Unfortunately, it’s been over two weeks and no one has come forward to claim her. We have now placed her in foster care with NYCSR. She will be spayed next week and has received her first set of shots. She is already housebroken, crate-trained and is learning commands. She’s also very dog and child friendly. She loves people and getting both lots of attention and playtime.
Foster mom Alicia says,”…she has been wonderful!!! She is so sweet and loving…She is just precious!” We agree. Check back for updates on Coia as we learn more about her!
Posted on October 11th, 2007 by zennia
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Lightening has been adopted and is enjoying a HUGE backyard upstate.
Posted on October 8th, 2007 by jenna
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Molly is one of those sweet, petite female Shibas that you just can’t help but love. When I first met her at a meetup a few weeks ago, I was surprised by how tiny and adorable she is! Her pictures on our site just do NOT do her justice. Her foster mom, Lydia, sent these new photos this week. She also said that Molly played with other dogs at the dog run recently instead of sticking nervously next to Lydia. That’s great!
Posted on October 6th, 2007 by jenna
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Lightening is a neutered, male Shiba Inu. He’s about a year old. He is up to date on all vaccinations and was recently treated, successfully, for heartworms.
Lightening was brought into a shelter in Ohio as a stray several months ago. A Shiba rescuer there took him in and after about a month, Lightening was adopted by a couple here in NYC. Although Lightening normally gets along very well with other dogs, there was a misunderstanding between him and the resident dog and she remained afraid of him afterwards. Everyone felt it would be best for her if Lightening found a new home.
Lightening is a high energy, young boy who loves to play and get lots of exercise. He will growl and show teeth when someone approaches a high value treat, especially rawhide. He is otherwise a very affectionate and snuggly boy. He gets along with other dogs in the home and LOVES to play with toys and with other dogs. He’s been making very good progress learning not to resource guard and that training needs to be continued.
Lightening is a very loving (and incredibly smart) dog. With an owner that will continue teaching him NILIF (nothing in life is free), Lightening will be a great pet and companion. He should be in a home with another dog (or dogs) that will NOT let him be a bully, so he learns his place.
Posted on September 23rd, 2007 by jenna
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Say hello to Fuji! She’s a very well behaved 5 year old who is spayed, microchipped, good with kids, babies, cats, and other dogs. Her former owners’ wanted to find her the best home possible as they were not able to give her the time and attention they know she deserves.
Upon evaluation, our Intake Director Michele had the most amazing things to report about her. ‘When we came to the door [Fuji] came to greet us but didn’t bark or jump or anything & was just happy. Fuji is so affectionate- she just sits by you and gives kisses. She is also beautiful!’
Soon after evaluation we placed her in foster care much to the delight of her foster mom! Maria tells us that Fuji is so sweet and is getting used to not only her new routine but also Mojave, the resident cat at Maria’s home. She’s also quickly adjusting to living in a new area and going on many walks. We’ll have more photos and updates on Fuji soon so check back often!
Posted on September 11th, 2007 by zennia
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We’re happy to announce, that after a long road and some very hard work by her vet & foster mom, Molly is now available for adoption! The mange that Molly was suffering from is, as previously reported, cured. Molly has been very receptive to foster mom Lydia’s training. She knows how to walk nicely on the leash, is polite to dogs she comes into contact with and has settled into life in the big city. Molly also now gets to go to work on occasion! Not only does she love the extra attention but she gets to show off what a good girl she is turning out to be
Molly, like many dogs, does suffer from seasonal contact allergies. So this time of year is tricky for her. Because of the pollen, grass and other allergens outside and in the air, she can get a bit itchy. Lucky, always a sweet girl, she lets her foster mom wipe her down after walks and administer her allergy medication.
Molly is ready for the perfect forever home, one that will continue to give her the amazing care that she’s received in her time with us. As long as her food and contact allergies are tended to, she’s a very happy & grateful Shiba! If your looking for a very loving & affectionate girl who will bond with your family- she’s it!
Posted on August 30th, 2007 by zennia
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Our sweet girl Emmie has now been placed into a new foster home. Our Intake Director, Michele, has taken Emmie into her pack to work with her on socialization skills. Emmie doesn’t really know how to ’speak’ dog. Currently, upon coming into contact with other dogs on walks, she is not able to communicate the anxiety she feels around them. Her outlet now is to bark at them and sometimes acts as she will attack- she has fear aggression. Our goal is to work with her until she gets to the point where she is not nervous or scared around other dogs. In time she will learn how to behave with them and maybe even learn to enjoy their company! Luckily, Emmie is both smart and loyal to humans. Her intelligence and willingness to please will surely make her a great & successful student. We’ll have more updates on her progress soon!
Posted on August 19th, 2007 by zennia
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Yay! Molly has left the hospital after a month of wonderful treatment and she looks FANTASTIC! She’s been transported to her very own foster home & is loving every second of it! We’re happy to report that her Sarcoptic Mange has been successfully treated & the fur on her ears, legs and around her eyes is now growing back beautifully. Also, her ear infections are all cleared up. After gaining a little more weight and one last skin treatment, Molly will be available for adoption.
Foster mom Lydia reports, ‘Molly has endless energy…plus she LOVES the ball…She is very sweet and will take endless affection. She loves to be petted and rubbed and is always up for playing. As for the crate, she goes right into it happily if you just tap the top of it…She loves people on the street and so far has been good -saying a quick, polite ‘hi‘ to passing dogs…her skin and fur look good. She comes, sits and lies down on command. She is not at all bothered by strangers in the house and is good with children. She is very, very cute and everyone who meets her loves her!’
Posted on August 9th, 2007 by zennia
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In a foster home with a 12 year old female Chihuahua and a 4 year old male Min Pin, Roxy has settled in quite nicely! In fact, Foster mom Phoebe reported to us one morning that “She and the Min Pin were actually sleeping together on the same bed with me this morning =).” We were so pleased! Roxy lets her foster mom put her in her crate without incident. She’s a very cute and curious girl who is playful as well as affectionate. She’s a big mush and loves people.
Roxy just visited our vet for her vet check and did great - she’s ready for a forever home!
**Update** Roxy would be happiest in a home with no other dogs or with a very docile dog.
Posted on July 31st, 2007 by zennia
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Emmie has been busy learning! She now is used to her leash and rarely pulls except when she sees other dogs on walks- something she’s working on however. She also now does not give any problems when going in her crate. Her initial separation anxiety has also disappeared as well. She rather not be alone but at this point does not bark after her foster parents leave their home. Her foster mom is still working on her jumping up on them when they come home (she’s just so happy to see them!), which she has been improving with as well.
Foster mom Lisa says, ‘She appears more relaxed on walks & especially at home. Her playfulness has emerged & she very much enjoys playing tug-of-war.’ She is not aggressive with toys at all. Lisa also reports, Emmie ‘is happy & warm. She wags her tail when greeting…and when she knows we’re going for a walk. She welcomes being petted, especially on her tummy…She is very intelligent, learning commands & routines very quickly.’
Emmie has had her vet check, and in the words of our vet, ‘She’s beautiful and perfect!’ Emmie is now ready for her new forever home.
Posted on July 30th, 2007 by zennia
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Molly is a very sweet & friendly 3 1/2 year old girl. Her previous owners contacted NYCSR as a last resort. They were surrendering Molly due to previously diagnosed food allergies and did not want her to end up in a shelter. The frequent trips to their vet for injections were time consuming and an expense that the family could not keep up with.
Upon arriving to see Molly, she was incredibly affectionate & playful with us from the very beginning. She was an absolute joy to visit with even though she obviously was uncomfortable due to her condition. Just about all the fur on her legs, around her mouth & eyes and in her ears was gone. We then took her to our Vet only to find out that the reason for her painful itchiness was sarcoptic mange- not necessarily her food allergies! Molly also was suffering from both yeast & parasitic ear infections in both ears. All of her scratching, biting & rubbing to relieve the itchiness was doing her so much more harm than good! During the extensive exam, Molly was a very good girl. She did not put up a fuss at all nor did she growl or show any signs of aggression whatsoever.
Molly is making an impressive recovery. In just over 3 weeks time she is no longer scratching at all- the itchiness is gone! There is only slight yeast still in one of her ears, which is still being treated. She also is happily eating up her new food - that does not contain any of the food types that she is allergic to. No more injections- the right nutrition is the answer. Dr Martin, who has done an amazing job with her says “Her skin looks great and all of her hair is regrowing!”.
Molly grew up with a young girl in the home so she’s used to a responsible, well-behaved child. She plays very well with other dogs during visits and on walks. She’s also attentive and knows her commands. We have not tested her with dogs in the home or with cats, however. She is up to date on shots and is spayed. She has won the hearts of NYCSR and the hospital staff with her sweet disposition and gentle nature. She will be a wonderful addition to the right forever home.
Posted on July 23rd, 2007 by zennia
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