Kita

Adult
Female
Small

Shiba Inu

About Kita

Bondurant, IA

Breed

Shiba Inu

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Coat: Medium

Apricot / Beige, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn, White / Cream

Behavior

Kita’s Compatibility

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Kita's Story

My name is Kita and I'm looking for my forever home! I’m 8 years old and very sweet! I live with my foster family in Bondurant, IA, after coming from a commercial breeding facility where it was my job to make puppies. But that life is behind me now. I’m a healthy girl – spayed and up-to-date on my vaccinations – and I weigh just under 25 lbs. This is my first time living with humans in a home, but foster mom says she is so proud of me for how I am adapting. I'm still shy and cautious with people, but I'm starting to understand that I can trust my foster family. They're so kind to me, and their affection feels nice. Sometimes when I'm feeling very brave I'll sneak up to get petted - and sometimes I'll even give little kisses or hop up on the couch. When I meet new people, I'm curious, but I generally won't approach until I know them. My very favorite thing about my new life is being outside! I love to be outside – chasing the other dogs in the fenced yard or just hanging out pretending I’m a wild Shiba doing wild Shiba things. My foster mom hangs out with me. It spoils my wild fantasy when she watches me and I let her know with my very best HOWL! My perfect forever home will be a calm, quiet place where I can continue to get used to this new life. I’d love to have a couple of cozy, soft, quiet spots of my very own, and a kind person to pet me and give me a hotdog from time to time. Loud noises and sudden, unexpected movements spook me and my instincts make me want to bolt and hide. For that reason, my forever family will need to be extra-careful when opening doors. I’d really love to have a securely fenced yard of my own to play in and a nice dog-friend or two to play with, but I could probably get used to leash walks with some more practice. I’m learning how to walk on a leash. I’m still a bit nervous at first, but once I get going, I forget to be nervous. I'm good with other dogs and I pretty much ignore the cats here in my foster home, so I’d be fine with them too. I’ve met some kids and I’m curious about them, but nervous because of their sudden movements and squealy noises. I’m a very good girl when left on my own. Foster mom lets me have free run of the house and I don’t have accidents or destroy things while she’s gone. If you live in the Midwest and want to help a pretty girl like me learn to live her very best life, then visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to start the process of becoming an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn about you and your home environment so they can tell if we might be a good match. Once approved, they’ll introduce you to my foster mom, so we can meet!

How To Adopt

Kita was listed as Adoptable by Shiba Inu Rescue Association

How can I adopt Kita?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Shiba Inu Rescue Association. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Kita is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Shiba Inu Rescue Association for details on the pet.

When can I meet Kita?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Shiba Inu Rescue Association will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Kita, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Shiba Inu Rescue Association, and they'll be happy to help!

Shiba Inu Rescue Association's Adoption Policy

So you've seen the beautiful, headstrong breed known as the Shiba Inu. You've researched the breed's characteristics and examined your living situation and decided you are ready to open your home to a Shiba Inu. Here is a brief summary of SIRA's adoption process. For more detailed information please visit our website: www.savingshibas.com/adopt. The best first step if you live in the midwest and are considering adopting from SIRA is to visit our webiste and read through the adoption policies and procedures. Then you can complete our online application to become approved as an adopter. Once you have completed your application, you will receive a confirmation receipt from Google Form. Depending on how many applications we're processing, it may take several days before you hear back. If you have questions about the status of your application, please email adoptsirashibas@gmail.com. The application forms help us learn more about you and your home environment so we can identify any potential challenges and match you with available dogs who will thrive in your home. Once your application is reviewed, our Applicant Approval Coordinator will get in touch with you about scheduling a home visit with a SIRA volunteer in your area. After your home visit is completed and approved you will be able to meet available foster dogs! For questions about the adoption process please send an email adoptsirashibas@gmail.com. SIRA depends on foster families as a critical part of our operation. Foster homes help a newly rescued dog adjust to living in a home environment. They work with SIRA to address any medical needs that the dog may have (including spay/neuter) and nurture and socialize the dog to prepare him/her for adoption. Foster families have the right to adopt their foster dog and participate in the process of approving adoption matches. If you're interested in learning more about becoming a foster home, visit www.savingshibas.com/foster or email fostersirashibas@gmail.com.

Our Mission

Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a dog rescue group that serves the Midwest U.S. states. (We are based near Chicago, but our dogs are cared for by foster families in private homes across the Midwest). We are dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds from comm...