Casper recently went to the vet and his foster family told us he was great. Nothing bothered him, including a German Shepard in the waiting room who wanted to meet him, Casper held his own, didn’t cower, didn’t strike out – just stood quietly until the shepherd’s owner got control of the dog. His foster [continue reading...]
Boys
Niko’s foster mom, Valerie, told us that Niko has been itching a lot lately and may have some sort of seasonal allergy or possibly food allergy. He is going to the vet and we’ll find out what he needs to stop being so itchy. However, since he’s been itching and scratching a lot, it seems [continue reading...]
Squeakers’s foster parents gave us a small update and let us know he’s a happy, playful, and extremely cute little guy who is having a great time. They sent us a few pics and we just had to share them. [continue reading...]
Here’s a photo that Jack’s foster dad sent us. He looks great! Click the image to enlarge [continue reading...]
Casper’s foster family let us know that they have nicknamed Casper, Sketch. When he went to their house he had a bottle of medication for Lyme Disease and has not shown any outward signs in the last few weeks. From what we can tell, Casper may have some vision problems as he doesn’t always know [continue reading...]
Oh Chase! What a lovely, adorable little ball of energy! He is so well-adjusted. He is in a new foster home with 4 other dogs, 3 of them Shiba Inu’s. Right from day one, he was eager to play with all of them. Not all of them were as eager, but within a few days, [continue reading...]
Brutus’ foster Mom has nothing but wonderful things to say about Brutus: Brutus is ADORABLE, LOVABLE, SWEET AND GENTLE. Even when I give him food, he takes it from me so gently. I know Brutus has mannerisms of a cat, but he also has the memory of an elephant!! My neighbors, a retired couple, who [continue reading...]
DJ is doing very well in his new foster home. His coat has gotten shinier and softer. DJ is a wonderful dog, he is very loving and loves to cuddle. He is a leaner and will push you out of the way to make himself more comfy. He is a little mouthy but not aggressive, [continue reading...]
Jack’s foster recently gave us an update about his new friend and how he adjusted to living in a new home. Michael, Jack’s foster dad, told us that when Jack first arrived he had a tendency to lick his paws a lot and it actually cause some inflammation. He’s been able to get Jack to [continue reading...]
DJ’s foster mom let us know that he’s a great dog. He loves to cuddle and is extremely loving. He is a leaner and will push you out of the way to make himself more comfy. He can be a little mouthy but isn’t aggressive, just playful, if she asks him to “give kisses” he [continue reading...]
Kato is doing well with his foster dad, Matt, and has been taking medication for his paw. In the time that Matt has had Kato, he’s observed that Kato is indifferent to other dogs and is a well-mannered, nice, friendly dog. He is good with meeting new people, seems very open and welcoming to making [continue reading...]
Jordan is getting better about being around people and other dogs. He is still kind of a skittish, and definitely on guard in the house, but he’s sweet and is fine with receiving affection. The barking at the door and when people pass by the window is still a concern. Haven’t made a ton of [continue reading...]
Jack is a 3 yr. old male shiba who gets along with other dogs and is good with children. Jack was surrendered by his owners because they could no longer take care of him and needed to find him a new forever home. Everyone who has met him agrees that Jack is a great dog. [continue reading...]
Casper is ~ 11 year old and came to us from a shelter in PA. He was there as a cruelty case and is now in a foster home and getting very comfortable with a nice warm bed, food, and lots of love. The spot on his face is where a growth was removed. It [continue reading...]
Sam was adopted by his foster family and loves his forever home. Originally named Woflie, Sam entered the NYC Shiba Rescue Foster Program approximately four months ago. Here’s a pic of Sam and his new family. Sam is our 62nd dog to be adopted from NYCSR! [continue reading...]
Brando has a forever home and his new owner absolutely adores him. Brando is one of NYCSR’s most well traveled dogs, having lived in three foster homes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Despite his multiple moves Brando has maintained a steady temperament as a loving and playful older boy. With his weight up to [continue reading...]
Kato is a 1yr old male, red and white shiba. He was picked up by the Brooklyn Animal Care and Control facility as a stray. When they found him he had a wound on his front paw and may have also dislocated his ankle at some point. The vet looked at an X-Ray and says [continue reading...]
Mr. Squeakers has been neutered and is healing up quite nicely. His foster parents are watching his left back leg. When he goes down steps fast he doesn’t use it. When he goes to get his stitches taken out, we will have the vet look at his paw/leg. Mr. Squeakers is very playful and a [continue reading...]
Niko is doing very well, he has even lost about 3-5 lbs. He scratches often, but not to the point that he is damaging himself. He did not have an appetite the first week or so. The weight loss is from when he first came into foster care. He is now eating regularly. Niko is [continue reading...]
Tammy, Brutus’s foster mom, told us he’s doing very very well and has learned the routines that she’s been establishing with her. He knows to sit before he’s fed without being asked anymore, he knows the walking routes and some key words like “home,” “run,” and “car.” If she asks him “Do you want to [continue reading...]
Brando’s allergic itchy spots are getting better. Some of his fur is growing in and the dark, leathery texture that he had is slowly going away from where he often licked and scratched his skin. He’s not itching anymore and has been on a homeopathic treatment plan which is working. He’s stopped itching/biting himself, seems [continue reading...]
We got this great update the other day from Quincy’s (Chase) owners and had to share it here. He’s doing great and loves the dog park. He also has found himself a perch in the house where he can nap, watch the world go by through the window, and pose. He might think he’s a [continue reading...]
Spencer, Hanzo’s foster dad, told us that Hanzo is doing great with them and he’s playful, loves people, and has improved on the walk. He used to jump and growl at dogs on the street but now he will keep walking and doesn’t seem interested in other dogs. He also doesn’t respond when dogs bark [continue reading...]
DJ has been staying with Molly but will soon be moved to a new foster mom to see how he adapts to new environments and also to continue his training and behavior modification. Molly told us that DJ may have some allergies to some materials and recommends no bedding in the crate. We’re not sure [continue reading...]
Brutus’ foster family sent us a few pics of him having a lot of fun at a dog meetup recently. It was great- his foster mom was in shiba heaven! Brutus ran with the other shibas for awhile. He got tired out after an hour of running around. He got along very very well with [continue reading...]
Niccolo’s foster family gave us an update on how he’s doing. So far, Niccolo has been adjusting and likes his foster home a lot. He’s a healthy weight and his fur is improving. They gave him a bath and his coat looks much better now. When they walk him and he meets other dogs, they [continue reading...]
Niccolo is a very cute black and tan shiba who will be 2 years old this April. He was rescued from a shelter and has been having a good time with his foster family. He’s a little mouthy and still very much a puppy in attitude and energy levels. Niccolo lived with another dog and [continue reading...]
Jordan is doing very well in his foster home and holding steady at 27 lbs. The vet said that Jordan is in good health, except for his hind legs. Both Jordan’s knees are calcified, which means that he walks a little stiff-legged. But since Jordan doesn’t complain, the vet didn’t think there was any pain [continue reading...]
Niko is a 4 yr old neutered male who was surrendered to us by his owners because they are moving and cannot take him with them. Niko is about 35lbs and has some allergies to pork, beef, and chicken. His foster family have described him as quiet dog who enjoys being pet and at times [continue reading...]
Chase is with his new adopted family and has been adjusting and loving his new digs. He spent his first night in a crate and wasn’t happy at first, a little barking, a slight shiba scream but then he was content to curl up with his towel that he had from his foster home. A [continue reading...]
