Stella

My story

Hi everyone, my name is now Stella. I am an 11-year-old female Shiba Inu mix. I have only ever known one home my whole life. But all that changed when my family became homeless, and my brother and I were brought to a shelter. We were so scared and didn’t understand why we couldn’t be in our home. There were so many other dogs crying out for the families they lost. We cried too, but no one came for us. After a week, we got news that DC SIR was making room and raising funds for our care. I had an eye injury with an enlarged eye that DC SIR had removed before coming into foster care. I am obese too and haven’t had much medical care. While I can walk up and down stairs, DC SIR thinks I will be much more mobile after losing weight. On the day of my surgery, DC SIR volunteers drove all day to ensure I had a safe transport to Shiba HQ. They waited with my brother until I was out of surgery. I made it out ok and I got to ride in a crate while my brother was scared and cried out at the beginning of our drive. I was zonked out from my pain pills. It was late when we arrived at Shiba HQ so we pottied and went to sleep. In the morning, we got to explore the yard and house. I was still nervous but happy to be in a home with familiar surroundings, soft beds, couches, and sounds. By the end of the day, I was so happy!! I follow my foster mom everywhere and give her kisses for saving us. DC SIR will help us feel better and ensure that my brother and I stay together! We will never be in a shelter again! I am so thankful for my new life where I will get the care to ensure I can be healthy! Location: Exception Dogs: Yes Cats: Yes Kids: Yes Weight 28.6 lbs Age: 11 years old Considerations: Senior. Bonded pair w/Tanuki Stella’s rescue album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1196959741796388&type=3 Step by step process on how to apply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgW-CQMpYFY Other ways to follow DC SIR: www.dcsir.org www.facebook.com/dcshibainurescue www.twitter.com/DCShibaRescue www.pinterest.com/dcsir/ www.YouTube.com/DCShibaInuRescue www.instagram.com/dcshibainurescue

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Stella, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.