Foster

Foster homes are the engine. If you can give a Shiba a safe landing spot, you’re the difference.

Short-term foster

1–3 weeks while we stabilize medical needs and evaluate behavior.

Longer-term foster

Ideal if you can support a dog for several weeks to a few months until adoption.

Foster-to-adopt

Low-pressure trial with support so the dog doesn’t bounce homes.

What we provide

Rehoming Help
Guidance on Shiba-specific routines, containment, and enrichment
Support with vet coordination and adoption screening
Clear communication—no chaos, no ghosting

Foster application

This form helps us understand your home, availability, and the type of support you can offer. Submitting an application does not guarantee placement. We will reach out if we have a match.

Full name

City / State

Phone (optional)

What type of foster can you offer?

Do you have other dogs?

Do you have cats?

Containment details (yard, fencing, gates, apartment setup)

Experience (Shiba/primitive breeds, reactivity, resource guarding, etc.)

Availability (work schedule, travel, how many hours alone, etc.)

Anything else we should know?

Please do not include payment details or sensitive personal information.

Foster-based note: Dogs may be housed in private homes. The public does not visit foster locations.

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