Ginkgo is a 3 year old female red Shiba Inu. View her Facebook Album.

Ginkgo is a small, stocky 3 year old female Shiba Inu from the second wave of 20 Shibas in our #60ShibasRescue! Our second-wave pups all received tree-inspired names, and Ginkgo is named after the ginkgo tree, one of the world's oldest surviving tree species, known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and incredible resilience.

Ginkgo is an adorable little fluffball, so you may not immediately notice that she has a partially bald tail. Since we know there are dogs from this group with a history of atopic skin issues — including a more severe case we have already pulled — we are going to monitor Ginkgo closely and make sure her coat begins growing back without needing more intensive intervention before placing her for adoption.

In the meantime, we're getting to know this sweet girl! Ginkgo does circle when she is stressed, something we often see in mill dogs Ginkgo gets along with most dogs. She can be a little growly when another dog gives her too much face time, but otherwise we haven't had any real issues with her. She is settling into life at Shiba HQ and showing us more of her personality every day.

Because of her skin and coat history, Ginkgo's adopter will be required to follow a mild version of our allergy-support program, with an emphasis on a nutrient-dense raw diet, supporting a diverse and healthy microbiome, and reducing unnecessary environmental toxin exposures.

We want a proactive pet parent who is willing to continue monitoring her skin and coat and address any changes early.

If you think Ginkgo would be a good fit for your home, apply to adopt at www.dcsir.org/adopt

Location: Continental US
Dogs: Friendly dogs; no in-your-face dogs
Cats: Yes
Kids: 12+
Age: 3 year
Weight: 18 lbs
Intake Date: September 10, 2026

Follow Ginkgo’s progress on her Facebook Album.