Shiba Inu Rescue Association Adoption Process
So you've seen the beautiful, headstrong breed known as the Shiba Inu. You've looked at your living situation and decided that you are ready to open your home to a homeless Shiba. Now the question is how do you adopt one. Below is SIRA's adoption process explained. Please read all the information as our process may differ from other shelters or rescue organizations you may have looked into adopting from.
Application
The first step in adopting a rescue Shiba from SIRA is to fill out our adoption application. This allows us to find out more about you and your family, your living situation and what you are looking for in a forever friend. You must complete all applicable fields in the application and be as detailed as possible. Incomplete applications will be returned for correction. If you have any problems or questions do not hesitate to contact us at adoption@savingshibas.com.
Click here to fill out SIRA's Adoption Application
Reference Check
Once we receive and review your completed application we will call and verify your references.
*All applicants are REQUIRED to provide TWO non-related references that do not reside in your home. These should be people who have been around your pets or are familiar with your pet experience. If this is not possible (ie you have never owned pets or have not owned any for many years) than you may provide references who are unfamiliar with your pet experience, but know you well.
*If you currently own or have owned pets you will need to provide us with your most recent veterinarian's information. Please contact your vet immediately and give them permission to release your records to Shiba Inu Rescue Association. Failure to do so will result in a delay of the adoption process.
*If you are renting you will need to provide us with your landlord's information. Please also let us know of any breed/weight/number of pet restrictions set by your landlord. We will be calling to verify all information.
Home Visit
After your references have been checked, we will find a volunteer to perform your home visit. The volunteer will make arrangements to visit with you in your home. PLEASE NOTE: ALL FAMILY MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE VISIT. The home visit gives us the opportunity to discuss with you and your family any issues or potential dangers for a dog (ie exposed wires, un-covered garbage cans, possible escape issues, etc.). We can then offer suggestions of how to Shiba-proof your home and management techniques to keep the dog safe and everyone happy. This is also the time for us to find out and discuss with you exactly what you are looking for in a dog, and what will fit best with your family.
There is nothing to be worried about when it comes time for this step in the process. The key is to ask questions and be completely honest with your answers to the volunteer's questions. This will ensure the best match possible!
*Also please know that at this time most of our volunteers are in Chicago, IL and the surrounding suburbs. We also have volunteers in southern IL, Madison-WI, Detroit/Toledo-MI, St. Louis-MO and Phoenix-AZ. If you are not in any of these areas it may take some time to find a volunteer to complete your home visit. As soon as we find someone they will contact you to arrange a visit. If at any time you have questions in regard to your application status, feel free to send an email to adoption@savingshibas.com.
Find Your Forever Friend
Once your home visit has been completed and you have been approved to adopt, you may begin your search for your perfect match. Use the email links on the dogs' bio pages to contact the foster families and let them know you are interested in their foster.
Foster families care for the rescued Shibas in their home for an average of 6-8 weeks. They evaluate the dogs and find out how they are with adults, children, dogs, cats and other pets if possible. They know how much stimulation and activity their foster dog needs in addition to any training that may be needed currently and in the future. As such each foster family has the final say in which applicant their foster is placed with. If you are not able to adopt the first dog you are interested in, please do not be discouraged. This does not mean that you are not a good home for a rescue Shiba, it only means that there was another family who's situation was better for that particular dog. Keep looking and inquire when you see a dog you are interested in. Your perfect match is out there and you will find it, and we will help you in the process.
Adoption
Once you have found your perfect match and the foster home has approved you to adopt their foster dog, an adoption day will need to be arranged. Depending on the distance between you and the foster home this may be as simple as you picking up the dog, the foster home bringing the dog to you or if you are very far away SIRA may need to arrange a transport for the dog. The best option will need to be discussed between you and the foster home.
Before your forever friend comes home you will need to be sure you have all necessary supplies to care for your new Shiba. A Shopping Check List is available for you to use. You will also want to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian with in the first 10 days of the adoption. The final step in the process is to sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee.
Adoption fees vary depending on the age of the dog.
Puppy under 1 year $400
Adolescent 1-3 years $350
Young Adult 4-6 years $300
Adult 7-9 years $250
Senior 10+ years $200
If you have any questions about the adoption process please contact us at adoption@savingshibas.com.
**Shiba Inu Rescue Association reserves the right to deny an applicant at any stage in the adoption process for any reason.**
So you've seen the beautiful, headstrong breed known as the Shiba Inu. You've looked at your living situation and decided that you are ready to open your home to a homeless Shiba. Now the question is how do you adopt one. Below is SIRA's adoption process explained. Please read all the information as our process may differ from other shelters or rescue organizations you may have looked into adopting from.
Application
The first step in adopting a rescue Shiba from SIRA is to fill out our adoption application. This allows us to find out more about you and your family, your living situation and what you are looking for in a forever friend. You must complete all applicable fields in the application and be as detailed as possible. Incomplete applications will be returned for correction. If you have any problems or questions do not hesitate to contact us at adoption@savingshibas.com.
Click here to fill out SIRA's Adoption Application
Reference Check
Once we receive and review your completed application we will call and verify your references.
*All applicants are REQUIRED to provide TWO non-related references that do not reside in your home. These should be people who have been around your pets or are familiar with your pet experience. If this is not possible (ie you have never owned pets or have not owned any for many years) than you may provide references who are unfamiliar with your pet experience, but know you well.
*If you currently own or have owned pets you will need to provide us with your most recent veterinarian's information. Please contact your vet immediately and give them permission to release your records to Shiba Inu Rescue Association. Failure to do so will result in a delay of the adoption process.
*If you are renting you will need to provide us with your landlord's information. Please also let us know of any breed/weight/number of pet restrictions set by your landlord. We will be calling to verify all information.
Home Visit
After your references have been checked, we will find a volunteer to perform your home visit. The volunteer will make arrangements to visit with you in your home. PLEASE NOTE: ALL FAMILY MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE VISIT. The home visit gives us the opportunity to discuss with you and your family any issues or potential dangers for a dog (ie exposed wires, un-covered garbage cans, possible escape issues, etc.). We can then offer suggestions of how to Shiba-proof your home and management techniques to keep the dog safe and everyone happy. This is also the time for us to find out and discuss with you exactly what you are looking for in a dog, and what will fit best with your family.
There is nothing to be worried about when it comes time for this step in the process. The key is to ask questions and be completely honest with your answers to the volunteer's questions. This will ensure the best match possible!
*Also please know that at this time most of our volunteers are in Chicago, IL and the surrounding suburbs. We also have volunteers in southern IL, Madison-WI, Detroit/Toledo-MI, St. Louis-MO and Phoenix-AZ. If you are not in any of these areas it may take some time to find a volunteer to complete your home visit. As soon as we find someone they will contact you to arrange a visit. If at any time you have questions in regard to your application status, feel free to send an email to adoption@savingshibas.com.
Find Your Forever Friend
Once your home visit has been completed and you have been approved to adopt, you may begin your search for your perfect match. Use the email links on the dogs' bio pages to contact the foster families and let them know you are interested in their foster.
Foster families care for the rescued Shibas in their home for an average of 6-8 weeks. They evaluate the dogs and find out how they are with adults, children, dogs, cats and other pets if possible. They know how much stimulation and activity their foster dog needs in addition to any training that may be needed currently and in the future. As such each foster family has the final say in which applicant their foster is placed with. If you are not able to adopt the first dog you are interested in, please do not be discouraged. This does not mean that you are not a good home for a rescue Shiba, it only means that there was another family who's situation was better for that particular dog. Keep looking and inquire when you see a dog you are interested in. Your perfect match is out there and you will find it, and we will help you in the process.
Adoption
Once you have found your perfect match and the foster home has approved you to adopt their foster dog, an adoption day will need to be arranged. Depending on the distance between you and the foster home this may be as simple as you picking up the dog, the foster home bringing the dog to you or if you are very far away SIRA may need to arrange a transport for the dog. The best option will need to be discussed between you and the foster home.
Before your forever friend comes home you will need to be sure you have all necessary supplies to care for your new Shiba. A Shopping Check List is available for you to use. You will also want to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian with in the first 10 days of the adoption. The final step in the process is to sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee.
Adoption fees vary depending on the age of the dog.
Puppy under 1 year $400
Adolescent 1-3 years $350
Young Adult 4-6 years $300
Adult 7-9 years $250
Senior 10+ years $200
If you have any questions about the adoption process please contact us at adoption@savingshibas.com.
**Shiba Inu Rescue Association reserves the right to deny an applicant at any stage in the adoption process for any reason.**
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