Habanero

My name is Habanero and I’m looking for my forever home! While my name may be spicy, I’m a total sweetheart! I’m still a puppy – I turn 1 y.o. in February and weigh 22 lbs. I came to SIRA from a commercial breeding facility where I was born. My siblings and I were so scared at first – we didn’t know that we could trust humans to be kind. But once we learned that this place was different, I let myself relax and have fun. I currently live with my foster family in Chicago. My foster mom calls me a “fake Shiba,” because I’m so affectionate. She says I didn’t get the memo that Shiba Inu are supposed to be reserved and aloof. When I’m not demanding pets and attention from foster mom, I love playing with other dogs and with my toys, especially ones I can chew on. Since I’m still a puppy, I’m learning what’s okay to chew on and what’s not okay. I’m potty trained as long as I can go out on a regular schedule and not have to wait too long. I’m learning all about leash walks and foster mom says I am doing well. I like to sample things that I find on walks, like pinecones and mulch and even a branch or two. I pretty much love everything about my new life… well, maybe not when I have to stay in my crate when foster mom leaves the house. I complain about that pretty loudly. For that reason, I might do best in a home that doesn’t share walls with sensitive neighbors, or in a home where I can have a larger play pen or puppy-proof area to hang out in until I am old enough to free roam. My perfect forever home will have time to spend with me and to continue my training so I grow up to be a well-mannered adult. I’d be happy with another dog to play with, but I haven’t lived with cats or small pets to know how I’d do with them. I haven’t lived with human kids either, but I’ve let the neighborhood kids here pet me and that was fine. I am a healthy boy – neutered and vaccinated. If you live in the Midwest and want the sweetest little pepper like me to be your best friend forever, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA confirm if we’ll be a good match. Once approved, they’ll introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet!

My name is Habanero and I’m looking for my forever home! While my name may be spicy, I’m a total sweetheart! I’m still a puppy – I turn 1 y.o. in February and weigh 22 lbs. I came to SIRA from a commercial breeding facility where I was born. My siblings and I were so scared at first – we didn’t know that we could trust humans to be kind. But once we learned that this place was different, I let myself relax and have fun. I currently live with my foster family in Chicago. My foster mom calls me a “fake Shiba,” because I’m so affectionate. She says I didn’t get the memo that Shiba Inu are supposed to be reserved and aloof. When I’m not demanding pets and attention from foster mom, I love playing with other dogs and with my toys, especially ones I can chew on. Since I’m still a puppy, I’m learning what’s okay to chew on and what’s not okay. I’m potty trained as long as I can go out on a regular schedule and not have to wait too long. I’m learning all about leash walks and foster mom says I am doing well. I like to sample thing

My name is Habanero and I’m looking for my forever home! While my name may be spicy, I’m a total sweetheart! I’m still a puppy – I turn 1 y.o. in February and weigh 22 lbs. I came to SIRA from a commercial breeding facility where I was born. My siblings and I were so scared at first – we didn’t know that we could trust humans to be kind. But once we learned that this place was different, I let myself relax and have fun. I currently live with my foster family in Chicago. My foster mom calls me a “fake Shiba,” because I’m so affectionate. She says I didn’t get the memo that Shiba Inu are supposed to be reserved and aloof. When I’m not demanding pets and attention from foster mom, I love playing with other dogs and with my toys, especially ones I can chew on. Since I’m still a puppy, I’m learning what’s okay to chew on and what’s not okay. I’m potty trained as long as I can go out on a regular schedule and not have to wait too long. I’m learning all about leash walks and foster mom says I am doing well. I like to sample things that I find on walks, like pinecones and mulch and even a branch or two. I pretty much love everything about my new life… well, maybe not when I have to stay in my crate when foster mom leaves the house. I complain about that pretty loudly. For that reason, I might do best in a home that doesn’t share walls with sensitive neighbors, or in a home where I can have a larger play pen or puppy-proof