Adoption Status: Adopted!
Nozomi is a 7 year old, female, red Shiba Inu. Follow her Facebook album!

Nozomi is a 7-year-old, female Shiba Inu that was rescued from a PA puppy mill. At just 18 lbs, she is a tiny Shiba, with a huge personality! Her foster mom describes her as super active and very fast. She is currently in a foster home with another puppy mill survivor, who has been teaching her how to enjoy life! Nozomi really likes to play, and especially loves toys. She has recently been mastering different puzzle toys. She’s also learning to play fetch! She always chases the ball, and frequently retrieves it.

For a fearful dog, Nozomi has come a long way, and has become very outgoing! She is still skittish at first, but approaches everyone, and will sniff/lick their hands. While she doesn’t love body handling by strangers, she has started to accept occasional pets from her foster mom. Nozomi is really nosy and wants to know what her foster mom is doing at all times. While she enjoys playtime, she balances that out with periods of being lazy, and likes to lounge in between play sessions.

Her foster mom has been savvy with dog body language/signals, which has guided her training of Nozomi. She’s is extremely food-motivated, which has helped in her training. She’s learning quickly how to walk on a leash, and to come when called! Nozomi has been blossoming more and more in foster care, and is ready to find a forever home! She would do best in a home with a fenced yard, and with a Shiba-savvy family that understands fearful dogs and canine body language, and will have patience in helping her continue to adjust to her life of freedom.

Zomi never had much medical care, so DC SIR ensured she received everything she needed prior to being available for adoption. This included her standard health check, microchip, rabies, DHPP, full dental care which included removing 26 teeth, mammary tumor removal and biopsy, spay, and bloodwork. Her bloodwork was completely normal. Nozomi has had a rough life but she is ready to learn how to live with kindness and compassion. Do you think Nozomi can have a warm bed in your home?

Location: Exception (Continental US)
Dogs: Good
Cats: No
Kids: 12yr+
Weight: 18lbs
Intake Date: 08/25/17
Available Date: 10/19/17

Special Requirement: Fenced backyard and fearful dog training or experienced home that understands fearful dogs and canine body language.

Follow Nozomi’s progress in her Facebook album!