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My name is Kiki and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m still a puppy – I’ll turn 1 y.o. in May - and I weigh 20 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Grand Island, NE, from a commercial breeder where I was born. I’m still learning about what it’s like for a boy like me to live in a home with humans, but so far, I love it! There’s so much good stuff to eat here and I’m learning all kinds of new things, like walking on leash. Foster mom says I’m a pro! I'm a good boy, and in some ways, I’m a typical Shiba. Loud noises spook me and I’m not much of a snuggler. There are other dogs here and I love playing with them! I also love to play fetch or just prance around the securely fenced yard here at my foster home. I’m so smart that I can even play fetch by myself. I take my ball to the top of the stairs and drop it, then I race downstairs to catch it! I haven’t met any cats or other small pets yet so I don’t know what I’d think of them. I’ve met human kids before and I’m kind of timid and cautious around them. My perfect forever home would have another nice dog to play with and to help continue to teach me all about living in a home with a family. I’d love a securely fenced yard and lots of toys and treats too!! That’s not too much to ask, is it? I am a healthy boy – neutered and vaccinated. Foster mom says I should tell you that I have a weepy eye. It doesn’t bother me, and the vets I’ve seen can’t find anything wrong, so they think it’s just how I am. If you live in the Midwest and want a sweet, smart, adorable and goofy pup like me to be part of your family, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster parents so we can meet. I’d like that very much!
My name is Kiki and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m still a puppy – I’ll turn 1 y.o. in May - and I weigh 20 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Grand Island, NE, from a commercial breeder where I was born. I’m still learning about what it’s like for a boy like me to live in a home with humans, but so far, I love it! There’s so much good stuff to eat here and I’m learning all kinds of new things, like walking on leash. Foster mom says I’m a pro! I'm a good boy, and in some ways, I’m a typical Shiba. Loud noises spook me and I’m not much of a snuggler. There are other dogs here and I love playing with them! I also love to play fetch or just prance around the securely fenced yard here at my foster home. I’m so smart that I can even play fetch by myself. I take my ball to the top of the stairs and drop it, then I race downstairs to catch it! I haven’t met any cats or other small pets yet so I don’t know what I’d think of them. I’ve met human kids before and I’m kind of timid and cautious around them. My perfect forever home would have another nice dog to play with and to help continue to teach me all about living in a home with a family. I’d love a securely fenced yard and lots of toys and treats too!! That’s not too much to ask, is it? I am a healthy boy – neutered and vaccinated. Foster mom says I should tell you that I have a weepy eye. It doesn’t bother me, and the vets I’ve seen can’t find anything wrong, so they think it’s just how I am. If you live in the Midwest and want a sweet, smart, adorable and goofy pup like me to be part of your family, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster parents so we can meet. I’d like that very much!
Web application available on our website. All household members must be listed and the head of household must be the primary applicant.
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Home Check
After applications are reviewed/references and municipal pet limits checked, applicants are contacted to schedule a home visit interview.
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Approve Application
Once an applicant becomes an approved adopter, we can work with them to match them with dogs who will thrive in their home environment.
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Meet the Pet
Once a match is identified, the applicant is connected with the foster home to learn about the dog and arrange a meeting.
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Approve Application
Only if the foster home agrees that the match is good, then it is approved.
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Sign Adoption Contract
Applicants pay the adoption fee upon signing the contract.
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Pay Fee
Applicants are required to have the appropriate gear (travel crate, pet ID tags) in order to take the dog home.
Additional adoption info
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
