Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a dog rescue group that serves the midwest U.S. states. We are dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds from commercial breeders, shelters and private owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in approved 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 is an all volunteer organization that is licensed through the Illinois Department of Agriculture as an animal rescue. SIRA is recognized as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Illinois. We are an independent charitable 501c3 non-profit organization by the Federal government.