Welcome to NW Shibas4Life Rescue! We are a non-profit consulting service, providing rescue resources for Shiba Inus throughout Oregon and Washington. We do assist in other states when we have the resources to do so. We live in Portland, Oregon, and run our business by ourselves, with just a few volunteers throughout the year. We work with national Shiba rescue coordinators and reputable breeders to find qualified applicants, match good homes, and educate the public before making an important decision on this breed.
Who Are We? We’re just two people who wanted to make a difference in saving Shibas from being euthanized or poorly rehomed because we have a strong passion for this breed! We are Tony and Denise Roelke and we love Shibas so very much that we devote any extra time we have to them. Denise has a background in animal care and training and Tony just loves the breed! We have normal jobs outside the home and work with volunteers among our network. We do own three Shibas - or they own us - but most days we meet half way!
Our major goal is to educate people before they buy or adopt a Shiba to enable them to make an informative decision on a lifetime commitment!
Today’s Shiba would not be tomorrow’s rescue if people would complete the research. Why buy a dog and give them away at the first sign of problems? People do that with Shibas because the breed’s needs turned out far different then they could have ever imagined. Rescue exists because Shibas are a rare breed that people are attracted to without any detailed, proper research. While my Australian Shepherd asks me "How can I please you?" a Shiba will ask "How can you please me?” This breed takes a lot of consistent training, patience, and love to excel as a wonderful family pet. A Shiba takes a good six months to transition into a trained family member. Our second goal is to limit rescue from existing to an absolute bare minimal by assisting homeless Shibas throughout the Northwest and then to assist nationwide to fulfill this goal for all Shiba rescue organizations!
Thirty minutes of your time reading will help rescue!
We guarantee you that if you read thoroughly through our website, you will have enough information and resources to make the right decision that could prevent a Shiba from losing a loving home.
Search for one of our Shibas in need of a new home!
Northwest Dog Rescue
This site provides education and resources through the Oregon Humane Society.
SitStay Dog Rescue Directory
When the Man waked up he said,
"What is Wild Dog doing here?"
And the Woman said,
"His name is not Wild Dog anymore,
but the First Friend,
because he will be our friend
for always and always and always."
~ Rudyard Kipling |
