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| As of January 1, 2009, we will be working on referral. If a foster slot opens we will contact you once a surrender form is filled out at Surrender to Masr Alternatively, you may wish to visit "National Shiba Rescue" to complete a surrender application nationally where you will be assisted by the closest nearby Shiba rescue to you. Visit our Resource section to obtain advice to aid you in making informed decisions. Definitions and Understanding the Differences What Is a Sanctuary? The definitions may very depending on who you converse with. In our meaning of the term, a "Sanctuary" is a place where animals come to permanently live and be protected for the rest of their lives (i.e. provided a long term safe place of refuge and protection until death). Accordingly, in a sanctuary environment animals usually are not adopted out. Generally sanctuary solutions are sought because a pet can not live life within the general human population. In many cases canines in this situation may spend their time alone or in isolation within a kennel facility or similar environment for the rest of their lives. In reality if you pet can not be around the general public and interact safely with others, it is unconscionable to sentence a canine to solitary confinement through what you may perceive as an idyllic sanctuary situation. Most dogs will NOT adapt comfortably to a permanent solitary kenneled life and many will deteriorate further behaviorally, emotionally, and mentally. You as the owner of your Shiba are responsible for getting the appropriate training and behavioral assistance for your pet. (Please see the resource section of the web page or contact us if need training information for your area or location.) What is a Rescue Organization? A rescue group or rescue organization takes a select number of adoptable shelter animals or pets in need of re-homing and attempts to find new caring families for them. Most rescue groups are created by and run by volunteers, who take surrendered adoptable animals into their homes to care for them until a suitable permanent home can be found. This also means space is extremely limited, either by the size of the volunteer force or the resource pool available to provide for sensible and appropriate accommodations based on an animal's needs. MASR is NOT a Sanctuary As a rescue organization we DO NOT have "sanctuary" facilities or public housing; nor do we have the resources to manage full behavioral rehabilitation. Note: Most behavioral problems can be rectified. Please see a qualified trainer or behaviorist first and try to resolve your problems with your pet before asking us to take your Shiba. (The resource section of our web page provides a list of qualified trainers and behaviorists located across the country.) You are your pets best advocate by bridging any gaps via training and/or appropriate behavior modification. |
