Shiba Inu Dogs Available for Adoption in Closter, New Jersey

T.J. is a 13 year old Shiba Inu who recently lost the only home he’s ever known after his elderly owners moved into assisted living. Their family lives across the country and sadly couldn’t take him in, so now this sweet senior is looking for a soft place to land for the rest of his days.

T.J. isn’t in perfect shape, but he still has life to live and love to give. He’s a very sweet, easygoing boy who enjoys comfort, kindness, and taking things at his own pace. He does have arthritis, and we’re helping him lose a little weight to make things easier on his joints. His vision is very limited and his hearing isn’t what it used to be either, but he still enjoys being close to his people and soaking up affection.

T.J. is okay with other dogs and mostly seems indifferent to them, but because he struggles so much with his vision, a home with hyper or overly playful dogs probably wouldn’t be the best fit for him. He would do best in a calm, quiet environment where he can safely and comfortably navigate his surroundings.

We truly believe that with love, joint supplements, gentle care, and a comfortable environment, T.J. can continue to enjoy life and be a wonderful companion. A quiet home would be ideal for him, especially one with easy access to an outdoor space since stairs are difficult for him.

Senior dogs like T.J. still have so much love left to give. He deserves a peaceful, safe place to spend his golden years.

ADOPTION PROCESS:

1. You must begin our adoption process by applying to adopt on clawsadopt.org. Please do NOT inquire via Petfinder, social media messengers or in our comments. We will only be looking at applications!

2. Please make sure you fill out our adoption application COMPLETELY. We may not be able to respond to applications that are not completely filled out with the proper information. Side note: on our applications, the more details you provide = the better.

3. We prefer applicants live within 60 miles of Closter, NJ. (Applicants who live farther away may still apply. However, please note we do prioritize local applications as we try our best to serve our local community first.)

4. Please respect our organization, our volunteers and our process. As a reminder, our organization is a nonprofit. We receive no money from the state. We have no paid employees! This is a polite reminder that we are doing our best to make the right decisions for the animals in our care. Thank you.

Website - clawsadopt.org
Email - clawsadopt@yahoo.com
Instagram - @clawsadopt
Facebook - facebook.com/ClosterAnimalWelfareSociety

The Shiba Inu is a small to medium sized dog breed known for its fox like appearance, with a curled tail and upright ears. Originating from Japan, Shiba Inus are independent, alert, and spirited dogs. They are loyal to their families but can be reserved around strangers. Recognized for their bold and confident nature, Shiba Inus require consistent training and socialization to thrive. With a thick double coat and a distinct red, sesame, or black and tan coloration, Shiba Inus are charming companions for active individuals or families.