Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is an all volunteer organization dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds from commercial breeders, shelters and owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in nurturing foster homes where their needs, medical and otherwise, are addressed in order to prepare them to be placed in thoroughly screened, loving, lifelong forever homes. SIRA also works to educate the public on the Shiba Inu breed in addition to the importance of responsible pet ownership including spaying/neutering, dog training and obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group.

SIRA does not have a shelter.  We are a network of volunteers and all dogs are fostered in homes.  Currently the majority of our volunteers are in Chicago, IL and the surrounding suburbs. We also have volunteers in Southern IL, Indianapolis, IN, Madison, WI, Detroit/Toledo, MI, St. Louis, MO, Phoenix, AZ and South FL. We are ever expanding so if you are interested in volunteering please read the Help The Shibas pages.

SIRA is a recognized not-for-profit corporation in the State of Illinois.  We are in the process of obtaining our 501(c)3 status.