murray

My name is Murray and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m 6 y.o. and weigh 28 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Eagan, MN, after I was brought to a shelter as a stray. My foster family can tell that I once had a family, because I’m fully house trained and know how to sit and lie down on command. And when they said my favorite words - “car ride” - I got so excited! I’m sweet and goofy, but I’ve also got quirks. For example, I love people and belly rubs and petting and affection – but so far, only on my terms. I’ll approach you and nudge you when I’m ready. But I am not keen on being handled, so getting a harness on and off can be an ordeal. Yes, there is screaming involved (have you heard a Shiba scream?) There are other dogs here and I’ll play for short spurts, but when I’m done, or not in the mood, I’ll bare my teeth and snap the air to say “back off.” The dogs here respect that, so there have been no problems. I’m neutered, healthy and vaccinated. My foster family noticed that my ears were bothering me, and the dermatologist thinks that I may have allergies. Now that I have medication, they are feeling better. Because I don’t like being handled, going to the vet is stressful for me. My foster family says it works best when I’m sedated ahead of time. My perfect forever family will be experienced and patient as I build trust, and I’ll be the perfect low-maintenance companion. I love to chase critters outside, so cats and small pets are probably not a good match. Same with little kids – not a good fit for my personal space needs. I’d love to have a securely fenced yard. If there is a respectful resident dog, they’ll need to make sure that they can introduce us slowly over time and with careful supervision. I can be vocal, so an apartment with shared walls might not be a good fit. If you live in the Midwest and want a laid-back buddy like me to hang out with, 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 mom so we can meet!