Michele and Steve, two of our NYCSR volunteers, recently told us how their pups have been doing. They adopted 3 from NYCSR and have 2 other inus. It’s a furry furry loving house! Nami was our first foster for NYCSR back in June of 2007. He’s come a long way from his scared, skittish days. [continue reading...]
by kathy on March 15, 2012
in Gary
We recently received a bunch of pictures of Gary with his furever family. He’s become the love of their life. He’s having a lot of great adventures and receiving a ton of love. We’re very happy and love these happy tails. [continue reading...]
by jenna on November 28, 2011
in Asia,Blackie,Buttons,Dakota,Freckles,Fund Raising,Goo Goo,Kissy,Smokey,Snow White,Winter

Most of our supporters, donors and volunteers have been reading all about the NJ 22. On October 12 of this year, NYCSR aided in the rescue of 22 Shiba Inu from a hoarding situation in NJ. Ten of those 22 Shibas came into foster care with NYCSR. Our first post about the rescue is here. [continue reading...]

Snow White is now 17 lbs and is improving day by day with learning to be housebroken. Her foster family told us that she’s become a very energetic, playful, and sweet girl in the time they have had her and she’s opened up. When she’s goes for walks she gets very happy and loves it [continue reading...]
by kathy on November 6, 2011
in Dakota

Dakota is a 1 year old, tri-color, female shiba who is from the NJ 22 gang. She’s won over her foster family and is on her way to having a forever home! Sometimes it just happens. Our fosters fall for their shibas and keep them. It’s hard to resist and Dakota is a sweetheart. She’s [continue reading...]
by ting on November 2, 2011
in Kissy
by ting on November 1, 2011
in Goo Goo

Snow white is a cute, silly, 5 month old female cream shiba who is affectionate, curious, and is having a ball playing with her foster brother who is also a shiba. She was born in June and weighs about 12 lbs. Her foster family has told us that Snow White is friendly with everyone and [continue reading...]
by jenna on October 15, 2011
in Asia,Blackie,Buttons,Dakota,Freckles,Goo Goo,Kissy,News and Events,Smokey,Snow White,Winter
by kathy on October 12, 2011
in Cleo
Cleo’s foster parents let us know that she’s doing great and no longer cries or barks when left alone. She’s used to her crate and it seems her separation anxiety has diminished. The one small concern they have is that she seems to be very itchy and may have a small skin allergy developing. However, [continue reading...]

Sir Remington has just turned 14 months old and met with his cardiologist for his 1 year echo-cardiogram. The test reflects that the hole in Remi’s heart is still there, but it has not increased in size. His heart is very strong which is evident by the amount of love that he has for his [continue reading...]
by michele m on October 1, 2011
in Connie

Here is a wonderful update from Connie’s foster family: We spent part of Saturday a couple of weeks ago in New Jersey and Connie had a great time running around in the fenced garden and playing fetch. We gave her a bath, and she didn’t mind at all – even waiting until we’d stepped away [continue reading...]
by michele m on September 24, 2011
in Kobe San

Kobe San has come a long way since coming into foster care with NYCSR. His foster Mom says that Kobe San has successfully graduated from a slip collar to a harness. He was not liking the harness at first and would run and hide, but with treats and reassurance, Kobe San is now comfortable in [continue reading...]
by kathy on September 22, 2011
in Cleo

Cleo is a 1 yr old female shiba who came to us from a veterinary clinic in Staten Island. She’s a friendly, cuddly girl who is curious of the world around her and likes to play. She’s good with dogs on the street she’s met and at the dog park. When Cleo is home in [continue reading...]
by michele m on September 8, 2011
in Kobe

Kobe is doing very well since arriving at his new foster home. He’s settled in quite nicely and is a ball of energy. He is a little shy at first, but goes to people a little quicker now. Kobe seems to love young children though not exposed to them a lot. Kobe has found his [continue reading...]
by kathy on September 1, 2011
in Missy

Missy has been having fun with her foster family. We’ve been told that she’s sweet and playful and likes to run around the yard. Missy is also getting along really well with the other dogs in the house. Missy didn’t respond to her name so her foster tried a few other names that rhymed with [continue reading...]

Remington has truly grown up to be a big boy. At 13 months, Remi is tall for a Shiba standing about 19.5″ at his withers and weighs 34.5 pounds. Over the past year, Remi has had his share of health issues, but he never let them stop him. He has been diagnosed with Diabetes Insipidus, [continue reading...]
by kathy on August 24, 2011
in Connie

Connie is a sweet 5 yr old girl who loves being petted. She was in a shelter before coming to us and weighs about 25 lbs. While she was at the shelter she was shy towards staff but definitely friendly. She gives kisses and likes to play fetch with a tennis ball. Connie has some [continue reading...]
by cindy on August 14, 2011
in Gigi

Thanks to all of the kind, generous people who donated toward Gigi’s surgery for her luxating patella, she is now recovering nicely and looking forward to a future free from pain. Gigi’s surgery went very well. There are up to four steps in Gigi’s luxating patella surgery and fortunately, her patella could be fixed with only [continue reading...]

Kobe San is a 9 yr old male who came to us because his owner moved into a retirement home that did not allow pets. He’s a shy boy with a mild disposition. He likes being around people and attention he just needs a few minutes to warm up. Kobe San sometimes liked to dig [continue reading...]
by kathy on August 4, 2011
in Toby

Toby is 4 years old and spent most of his day tied outside before he came to NYCSR. Now he’s inside and adjusting well to his foster home. He is now crated at night and doing well. His former owner lost her job and wasn’t able to keep him. Toby can be aloof and takes [continue reading...]
by kathy on July 31, 2011
in Maizee
by kathy on July 26, 2011
in Kobe

Kobe is an 8 month old, red and white male whose former owners moved and were unable to take him with them. He’s a good pup with a lot of energy. His current foster, Louis, has told us that Kobe is curiously afraid of new things. He will explore with caution and sniff and check [continue reading...]
by kathy on July 26, 2011
in Summer

Summer has been doing well in her foster home. She’s allowing people to approach her on the street and when people come to visit her foster’s home she takes her time getting to know them. She warms up to new people about an hour after meeting them as long as they know to let her [continue reading...]
by kathy on July 25, 2011
in Missy

Missy is 3-4 yrs old female that was found as a stray. She is a tiny little girl weighing in at just under 15 lbs. She has only been with us for a couple days but is incredibly sweet with the humans she has met so far, and loves getting butt rubs. We aren’t sure [continue reading...]
by kathy on July 18, 2011
in Cooper

Cooper is 3 years old and came to us because his former owners are moving and could not take him, but they want to find him a great new home. He’s a curious, playful, and happy little guy who loves to play fetch with his squeaky toys. He’s good with children and adults, curious about [continue reading...]
by cindy on July 15, 2011
in Maizee

Maizee is becoming more and more confident, happy and playful. She loves to run and wrestle with her foster family before her morning walk. While she’s out and about, Maizee is a little aloof with people she doesn’t know but once she warms up to them, she’s loving and playful. Maizee is also doing well with relaxed, non-aggressive [continue reading...]
by kathy on July 8, 2011
in Gigi

Gigi is still in need of her surgery. We’re hoping to be able to raise enough funds to cover the surgery and post-surgery, but from what Michele and Steve tell us, Gigi runs around the yard, jumps on the bed, and plays with the inus with no major problems. Gigi doesn’t know she needs surgery. [continue reading...]
by cindy on June 29, 2011
in Saffron

Saffron is having a nice, relaxing summer. Unfortunately, her foster family has been very busy with work these past few weeks so she hasn’t been out and about as much as she’d like. Saffron is a smart girl and knows how to make good use of her time. She knows she has to rest up [continue reading...]
by cindy on June 29, 2011
in Bailey

Bailey’s foster family loves him very much. He has settled in nicely and has shown himself to be a smart little boy. Bailey is friendly, energetic and curious. Sometimes, he’s too curious and will bolt out the door if given half a chance. His foster family says he is getting calmer as time goes on, [continue reading...]