Moka is a 6 year old female red Shiba Inu. Follow her Facebook album.

Hello everyone, my name is now Moka, which means “sprout” or “bud” in Japanese. My foster family said this name suits me because I might be scared right now, but one day I’m going to blossom into something beautiful. I was rescued from a commercial breeding facility with 31 other Shibas, 12 of which went to DC SIR. I was obviously one of the most terrified Shibas in the group. When we arrived at Shiba HQ, I didn’t want to come out of my crate. I am a long-haired Shiba, but you wouldn’t know it because of my condition. I am all skin and bones, and my fur is mostly fallen out after having litters of puppies. The puppy mill I came from kept me in a cage all my life. Now that I can walk freely in the grass, I don’t really know how to walk. It feels so strange to stretch my legs. My foster family has another Shiba named Yama. He’s a puppy mill foster, too, just like me. He’s very confident now, and he came to sniff me, and I sniffed him back. I’m happy to see him when he’s in the backyard with me and my foster sister, Yuri. He’s very happy, so I know I will be one day too. When I’m inside, I don’t walk around much because I’m really scared of everything. My foster family leaves chicken and water out for me. I eat and drink when I feel brave enough to get up. They are giving me lots of space, which is what I need. I’ve started to explore the house a little more and found some quiet corners to sleep in. DC SIR thinks that I will be the most stunning Shiba when my fur grows back in lush and shiny! I have some omega supplements on my wishlist that can help me get better. I know I will adjust to my new life and find a forever family for me that will be patient and love me. I will need full medical before I am available for adoption!

Location: Extended
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
Kids: TBD
Age: 6
Weight: 20 lbs
Intake Date: 4/27/23
Available Date: 6/30/23

Consideration fearful puppy mill

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