Hi, my name is Akiko! I’m a cream Shiba Inu and I’m only about 1 year old. My new name means “sparkle” or “bright.” I’ve been in a shelter in Maryland, but they hadn’t heard about DC SIR yet because it’s a new place. Luckily, DC SIR heard I was here and jumped over just hours after hearing about my story. I was put up for adoption today and had THREE families come to adopt me but they all fell through.DC SIR said that’s probably a good thing since Shiba’s are not for everyone and they’ll do everything they can to make sure I get placed in the right home. My fur is in bad shape and I’m real skinny but DC SIR says I’ll look super nice once I’m on their nutrition program.I get very excited when I meet other dogs and cats. But DC SIR said they’ll let you know later if I can go to a home with other pets. I don’t really know much, like “sit” or “stay” but I sit up on my hind legs and everyone thinks I’m just adorable. I have a ton of energy and I need to go to a high energy home who can keep up with my activity needs. I’ve been in the shelter for almost 2 weeks and I’m ready for a home with a soft bed! I can’t wait to meet everyone!To learn more, please visit my Facebook Album.