Say hello to this very sweet 10 year old girl named Persephone! She will be celebrating her birthday this July. Persephone was an owner surrender left at the Brooklyn AC&C due to food and environmental allergies. She’s got a good amount of fur loss in her back legs, rump and belly do to being severely [continue reading...]
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Saya has adjusted well to her foster home. She likes her personal space and time but can also be very affectionate and cuddly. Says greets her foster family when they come home giving them kisses and welcoming pets. She also has started enjoying and feeling ok with belly rubs. Sometimes Saya also lets her foster [continue reading...]
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In his new foster home, our very energetic foster Ren has been nothing short of an entertaining genius while also a sweetheart who cuddles with deserving humans. We’ve learned that his initial reactions towards strangers and new dogs is not indicant of what Ren’s future relationships will be with them. With patience and consistent training, Ren has learned how to be more accepting of the new world around him and loves to show off the new tricks that he’s been learning! [continue reading...]
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A mellow lifestyle with long outdoor walks is what our foster Shiba, Mystie, desires and she is having a great time living with her foster family doing just that! [continue reading...]
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Meet our new foster Snicker Doodle! Her birthday is this month but this tri-colored Shiba but has the energy of a younger dog. She is a very sweet dog who can be left alone without being destructive and loves to snuggle. She doesn’t like vacuum cleaners but loves long walks with her foster family. [continue reading...]
Rina has gained 2 lbs in the last month and her foster family has noticed she doesn’t seem to digest chicken very well. It gives her an upset stomach. Rina will be going to vet soon because she’s been limping a bit. Her foster family has also been doing some physical therapy with her to [continue reading...]
Jack came into our care several days ago, he’s estimated to be about 3 to 4 years old and is a young Pinto Shiba. He was found as a stray in Philidelphia, was picked up by animal control, and has since come into NYCSR. He has an injury to his right rear leg and he [continue reading...]
Last week Ren’s new foster mom came up to meet him. After less than an hour, he fell in love with her. Ren’s foster mom worked with him like a pro and gained his respect immediately. His foster mom plans on continuing his obedience training and even enrolling him in agility classes after a few [continue reading...]
Poe is having a great time with his foster family. He’s started to shed (blow coat) and it’s still a shiny, beautiful coat. Pretty soon Poe will be going to the vet. He has a lump on his stomach that needs to be looked at to see if it’s anything to be concerned abut. Poe’s [continue reading...]
A little love and training was all our sweet Shiba mix Saya needed to transform into a wonderful dog! Read all about it in Saya’s March update! [continue reading...]
Nicky is healing from her spay very nicely. She’s still wearing her e-collar to prevent her from biting and nibbling her belly and the spay area. Her foster mom, Esther, told us that Nicky has started showing some new behaviors and a few new shiba sounds, grunts, etc. She is doing well and has periods [continue reading...]
Mystie is progressing wonderfully in her temporary foster home which includes other Shibas and several cats. She has learned to trust the humans that she lives with and has shown to be an easy going mature Shiba who enjoys the quiet outdoor life. [continue reading...]
Rina is doing very well with her foster family and enjoys outings where she’s able to meet new people! [continue reading...]
Poe is a 4 year old male who is looking for a special loving new home. He came to us because his former owners could no longer care for him. Poe is on medication for a seizure condition and it is working well. Poe seems to like people but needs a few minutes to warm [continue reading...]
Remy has been doing great and has settled in quickly as one of the family. She has the heart of a lion and likes being scooped up into her foster mom’s lap for cuddles in front of the TV. Remy has discovered the dog park and is a huge fan of running free and playing [continue reading...]
Just a quick update for Nicky! [continue reading...]
Meet Mystie who is a 13 -14 year old shiba mix surrendered to NYCSR because her owners are moving to a retirement village. Mystie is a sweet, smiley girl who is shy around new people. Mystie loves to be brushed and likes to play with balls but has trouble walking on non-carpetted and non-skid floors. [continue reading...]
Rounder aka Henry is doing very well. He’s trusting his foster family more and more as the days pass and has even allowed his family to pick him up! He was a little unsure of it but allowed it without protesting. It’s great to hear that Henry is adjusting. He still likes to rip paper [continue reading...]
Saya is making progress while staying at Country Haven Kennels. This month’s update highlights the updates in her behavior as she becomes more comfortable in her new environment. [continue reading...]
Ren has been with NYCSR for almost 2 months now and has begun training with Marissa at Above and Beyond Dog Training. He is progressing quickly and is participating in individual and class instructions. He has mastered some basic commands, but not all. Ren is so smart that we expect he will be completing at [continue reading...]
Rina had a great holiday season and celebrated the days like any shiba should – in a big warm fluffy bed! Rina is happy and has become quite affectionate. She gives kisses and is incredibly sweet according to her foster mom, Judy. Sometimes Rina is stubborn and sometimes she also does the Shiba 500 and [continue reading...]
Rounder has been named Henry and responds better to it. So from here on out, he’s Henry. Henry’s foster mom, Mandy, told us that he’s been doing well. His fur is all fluffy, thick, and the bald spot he had is now gone. He’s also warmed up quite a bit to her. Henry has become [continue reading...]
Rina’s foster mom, Judy, told us recently that Rina’s fur is improving and growing in after her summer cut. She is looking healthier and fluffier, which is great, since winter is here. Rina is also comfortable with Judy and has become a very friendly and playful dog in the time she’s been fostered. Judy describes [continue reading...]
Are you looking for a new Shiba companion? Check out these foster dogs for whom we are currently accepting adoption applications! Nicky – Nicky is a red female, 10 years old. She’s very shy but very loving and would do great in a home looking for a loving companion. Like most Shibas, Nicky is a [continue reading...]
This is Remy, our newest foster who is 5 1/2 yrs old. Remy found herself needing a new home when the owner moved and was only allowed 1 of her 3 dogs. Besides living with 2 other dogs, Remy lived with children and has lived with 2 cats. She’s a high energy girl and is [continue reading...]
Ren is a young 1 1/2 year old male Shiba mix who is approximately 23 pounds. We rescued him from a local shelter because he exhibited some quirky behaviors. At evaluation, he did give off a snarly kind of vocalization when he got excited and this, along with his mouthy untrained puppy behavior, didn’t work [continue reading...]
Nicky is still on a diet to shed a few pounds and she is going to be spayed later this month. She’s had an infection which seems to be gone now after a round of antibiotics. Nicky also has been eating her food with some chicken broth to make sure she is taking in enough [continue reading...]
Looks like Rina and her foster family are having a great time together: [continue reading...]
Rounder recently woofed at his foster family and us that he prefers the name Henry. He said it is more dignified and doesn’t make him self-conscious that he might end up a chubby shiba. At the moment he weighs in at 27lbs and is looking great! Henry has been living with another dog and has [continue reading...]
Rina’s been to the vet once and is in good health with a strong heart. She has two teeth that should come out (at least one is broken off and loose). She has what appears to be a fatty tumor which they could check out while dental is being done. It’s recommended that she start [continue reading...]
Please also see our courtesy listings of Shibas available from area owners as well as other rescue organizations and shelters.
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