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Do you want to meet shiba inus and learn about how you can help volunteer to help save more shibas? Stop by The Big Bad Woof this Saturday from 12-2pm. It's at 6960 Maple St NW, Washington, DC 20012. ![]()
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The prettiest flower in this garden is definitely our little blossom, Rosie. Doesn't she look a picture surrounded by the pink spray of flowers? ![]()
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Apply to adopt Rosie: dcsir.org/service/adopt/![]()
Step by step process on how to apply: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgW-CQMpYFY![]()
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Hello everyone, my name is now Rosie. I am a senior Shiba Inu who has had a very difficult couple of months. You see, my human passed away in our home, and no one knew for some time. I had to survive, not knowing if anyone would ever come for me. Eventually, my owner's body was found, and Animal Control took me in. My extended family tried to keep me for a few days, but I can be a bit snappy with people I don't know. DC SIR knew they would have to take me but couldn't find any foster homes that fit my needs during the holidays. I even got to live in a foster home with the Shelter program, but they didn't think I was a good fit either. Thankfully, a volunteer at DC SIR had space to keep me separated from other resident pets. When the DC SIR Volunteer picked me up I was put into a crate for transport. I don't like crates and let everyone know. When my foster dad picked me up at the transfer location, I snapped and snarled. Luckily, my new foster dad didn't have a crate and allowed me to lean on him and cuddle on his lap on part of the drive. But that's about as much affection as I plan to give him for some time! I wasn't sure about my foster parents, but they have worked with fearful and reactive dogs, so they know how to build and gain my trust. I go in and out to their backyard to potty without issue. I loved all the yummy raw food my foster parents gave me. I also gently took treats from them, but I was still nervous and growled if I thought they might get too close. My foster parents see that I am a sweet girl who needs savvy adopters who will take the time to earn my trust so that I can feel safe to be me. I may not be a bug cuddler, but I can bring happiness to a family that will take the time to give me a loving home. ![]()
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Location: Extended ![]()
Dogs: No ![]()
Kids: No ![]()
Cats: No ![]()
Age: Approx 10 ![]()
Intake Date: 1/4/24 ![]()
Available Date: 1/20/24![]()
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Rosie’s rescue album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.939943004164731&type=3![]()
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Please welcome Rosie to the DC SIR family. If you would like to contribute to their care please use PayPal: bit.ly/VzmJ7D or the donate button on Facebook!
Motivational Monday (MM): A beautiful quote from the sagacious Winnie the Pooh! Share with your adventure buddy today - whether it is a two-legged or four-legged friend!![]()
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See more MM quotes to lift your spirit here: www.facebook.com/media/set/...
Is that a blep or is Bailey just giving everyone on FB a raspberry because she had the best day? Nana Nana Boo Boo?![]()
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Apply to adopt Bailey: dcsir.org/service/adopt/![]()
Step by step process on how to apply: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgW-CQMpYFY![]()
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Hello everyone! My name is now Bailey, which was selected by fans as a St. Patrick’s Day theme because my daughter and I were rescued the day before St. Patrick’s Day. I am a 6.5-year-old red female Shiba Inu. I lived my life on a farm in an outdoor run being bred for puppies. When Shiba sales went down, the place that had me decided to release me and my daughter to Rescue. While I lived outside, I am pretty well socialized to animals and people, including kids. My foster mom drove 8 hours to pick my daughter and me up. I was a little nervous in a car but quickly settled down in my transport crate. My foster mom noticed I have a slight cross eye, but that doesn’t seem to impact my vision. When I arrived at Shiba HQ, I was brought out from the car, to explore the yard while the volunteer went to get my daughter. I was timid at first but when I saw my daughter was free too, we ran and pranced and danced all about the yard. Soon, we met the other rescues at Shiba HQ and did well with everyone. The volunteer saw that we knew how to use the stairs and dog door to the home. Another volunteer brought us a bowl of yummy boiled chicken which we gobbled up with delight. The fun was over shortly when my new foster mom took me into the bathroom for a shower. I wasn’t a fan, but I had years of dirt washed off my body. It took well over an hour of washing, but I was clean! I also had VERY long nails which I let my foster mom trim without issue. It was a warm sunny day so we got to dry off outside and we were doing zoomies everywhere!!! DC SIR needs to schedule our spays. They think I will be able to transition quickly into being a member of a family where I can be spoiled and live indoors! You can apply to adopt me at www.dcsir.org/adopt ![]()
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Location: Extended ![]()
Dogs: Yes ![]()
Cats: TBD ![]()
Kids: Yes ![]()
DOB: 9/28/2017 ![]()
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Intake Date: 3/16/24 ![]()
Available Date: TBD![]()
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Bailey’s rescue album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.979932660165765 ![]()
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Please welcome Bailey to the DC SIR family. If you would like to contribute to their care please use PayPal: bit.ly/VzmJ7D or the donate button on Facebook!
Wanna see us out in the community? Come to The Big Bad Woof Saturday April 27th to meet the breed and talk to our wonderful volunteers about everything DC SIR does! Check out the event page to find out more!
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