holly

My name is Holly and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m around 3 years old and came to my foster home here in Dorchester, IA, after I was found living under a shed in MO trying to survive and care for my puppy. I’m a smart and savvy girl. I’m shy at first, but very curious. Once I get to know you, I’ll become a goofy love-bug, especially if you scritch and pet me under my chin and neck. You’ll like petting me - my fur is super soft! I’m a good girl in my foster home. I’m potty trained and stay quiet when my foster family has to leave the house. I’m also a pretty typical Shiba – I’m a ninja-level escape-artist, especially if I get spooked by an unexpected noise or sudden movement. I mean, you would be too if you’d been surviving on the mean streets like I had! But I love being outside. My forever family will need to be careful to guard against escapes. I can jump or climb a fence if needed, so she recommends leash walks (rather than a fenced yard, unless the fence is very secure, tall and climb-proof). I get along well with other dogs and love to play, but if a dog isn’t interested, I’ll greet them and move on. I’ve met some little human kids and I’m pretty unsure and will bark if they squeal or scream, so my forever home probably shouldn’t have really little ones. I tend to match kids’ energy - if they are hyper, I’ll get excited too, but if they’re calm, then I’ll be calm. I’m curious about cats and other small pets – I might want to play with them, if they’ll let me. I tested positive for heartworm disease after being out on my own, and have been getting treatment. It’s kind-of a drag – it takes a long time and I have to stay calm and quiet and can’t rough house with the other dogs. But foster mom says that it’s much better to get rid of any heartworms now so I can live a long and healthy live. Otherwise, I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated – weighing around 20 lbs. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a pretty, fluffy, smart and sweet girlie like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home environment so they can tell if we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet.