Taroumaru is a 5-year old male red Shiba Inu. Follow his Facebook album.

Hello everyone, my name is now Taroumaru, and it means “forever beautiful” in Japanese, but you can call me Tarou for short. I am a 5-year-old red male Shiba Inu. I’m a big boy, around 51 lbs, but I’m a gentle giant. DC SIR was contacted by a local shelter who told them that I was surrendered because my owners had medical issues that no longer allowed them to care for me. I was scared in the shelter but loved any attention the kind staff would give me. They said I am a super sweet and gentle boy. I previously lived with and got along with other dogs and cats. DC SIR quickly found a foster home with DC SIR alum so I can be around another friendly dog! The shelter helped DC SIR with a long drive to get me into a foster home! I was nervous and whimpered the first night, not knowing where my owner was or what would happen to me. My foster parents were kind and patient with me, knowing I needed extra love to adjust and to be assured I would be safe. Soon I realized I was safe, and I started to enjoy toys and tearing up the stuffing. I like to cuddle with my foster parents, and I get super happy when I see dogs on our walk! I love meeting people and dogs and just thinking that everyone is going to love me! My foster parents say I love to be petted, and playing fetch is my favorite game! If we aren’t playing fetch, I love to destuff toys! My medical is fully updated; I am neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and up-to-date on core vaccinations. I should be ready for adoption after the standard 2-week behavior and medical evaluation with the Rescue. If you think I could be part of your home, follow my story and photo album and let DC SIR know you’d love to have me in your home! You can donate to my care with DC SIR on PayPal using dcshibainurescue@gmail.com

Location: Extended

Dogs: Some

Cats: No

Kids: 12 Yr +

Weight 51lbs

Age: 5yrs

Intake Date: 3/26/22

Available Date: 4/19/22

Follow Tarou’s progress in his Facebook Album!