5 year old Shiba Inu in the Calgary Pound. Somone save him! - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Bertuzzied · 09-26-2009, 02:32 PM

I totally cannot get another dog right now. Of course i'm biased but this is a cool dog! They are over $1200 from the breeders right now. I'm surprised someone gave him up. Hopefully he is just a lost dog and the owners have not been in contact with the City yet.

http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server....where=type_DOG

Sample00 · 09-26-2009, 02:53 PM

what a stunning looking dog!
Hopefully he finds a good home!

FlamesKickAss · 09-26-2009, 02:54 PM

hes not adobtable yet though, just found yesterday

Bertuzzied · 09-26-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss

hes not adobtable yet though, just found yesterday

how long would you have to wait?

Looks like 4 days for pets that aren't identifiable.
10 days for pets with ids.

FlamesKickAss · 09-26-2009, 03:00 PM

not sure, this is all the adoptable ones

adobtable

look at this guy!

http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_855_270_0_43/http%3B/www.petharbor.com%3B47880/detail.asp?ID=A451214&LOCATION=CLGR&searchtype=ADO PT&start=4&stylesheet=http://www.calgary.ca/style/pets.css&friends=0&samaritans=1&nosuccess=0&rows=1 00&imght=100&imgres=thumb&view=sysadm.v_web_2&nobr eedreq=1&nomax=1&fontface=arial&fontsize=10&miles= 200&shelterlist='CLGR'&atype=&where=type_DOG

FlamesKickAss · 09-26-2009, 03:02 PM

and some maybe good new from the dog in in the OP

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Sorry! This animal is no longer in our online database. Please check with the shelter to see about its availability.

wow that would suck to lose a puppy

The Fonz · 09-26-2009, 03:05 PM

Really cool looking dog.

Are dogs from pounds free?

FlamesKickAss · 09-26-2009, 03:08 PM

200 for dogs based on their website

http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server....on+Program.htm

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Included in the $150.00 cat adoption fee / $200.00 dog adoption fee:

The cat or dog
Spay / neuter surgery
A microchip implant
A six-month animal licence
The first set of vaccinations (excluding rabies)
De-worming for cats and puppies under six months
Testing for feline leukemia (cats only)
A health check by a veterinarian
A bag of pet food
GST

The Fonz · 09-26-2009, 03:25 PM

http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server....where=type_DOG

Save this one!

driveway · 09-26-2009, 03:38 PM

I have a Shiba Inu, if anyone is interested in advice about this breed, feel free to PM me.

chid · 09-26-2009, 05:33 PM

I can understand why some shiba inus might get surrendered by an owner if they don't understand the breed. Its a shame, beautiful dogs.

InglewoodFan · 09-26-2009, 05:55 PM

I think I know that dog. A buddy of mine owns a dog daycare in West Hillhurst and a Shiba Inu that looks just like this has shown up at his front door all alone a couple of times now. He can't bring it in due to unknown shots situation, so he calls animal services. I know it has been taken in twice and the owner has paid to get it back both times. Wonder if it is the same one?

Bertuzzied · 09-26-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chid

I can understand why some shiba inus might get surrendered by an owner if they don't understand the breed. Its a shame, beautiful dogs.

Not when it is 5 years old! It definitely isn't a breed for everyone. They are more like cats than dogs.

Well looks like that shiba is unavailable now. Looks like his owner has went to claim him. Great news.

Hack&Lube · 09-26-2009, 08:37 PM

What are the specifics of Shibu Inu behavior? Why are they more like cats then dogs? That makes me want one!

I've always thought Shubu's were cool, same with Bengal Cats. All really expensive rare breeds.

laingmui · 09-28-2009, 02:02 PM

That Shiba is still at the pound, its just the link that doesn't work.

I have a 10 month old Shiba, best little guy ever!!!
He's super stubborn but super loyal!!!
I would total go and save him from the pound if I could but I don't think my Shiba could handle another dog around. He would be way too jealous

Someone please save him!!

Bertuzzied · 09-28-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by laingmui

That Shiba is still at the pound, its just the link that doesn't work.

I have a 10 month old Shiba, best little guy ever!!!
He's super stubborn but super loyal!!!
I would total go and save him from the pound if I could but I don't think my Shiba could handle another dog around. He would be way too jealous

Someone please save him!!

Did you go to the pound and see him? He must be freaking out.

Not a good idea to have 2 male shibas around.

Shazam · 09-28-2009, 02:14 PM

He was delicious. Thanks guys!

Bertuzzied · 09-28-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

What are the specifics of Shibu Inu behavior? Why are they more like cats then dogs? That makes me want one!

I've always thought Shubu's were cool, same with Bengal Cats. All really expensive rare breeds.

They like to clean themselves all the time, they only come when they want to come, they wont' let strangers touch them, they have a supersoft doublecoat, they rarely bark and they meow.

haha ok they don't meow.

They are considered an ancient breed, so evolutionary not far from a wolf or coyote and they are bred for small game hunting. This makes them UNLEASHBABLE!

This is the best shiba site on the web.

http://shibainus.ca/tms-in-a-nutshel...from-the-past/

We can blame the Japanese for developing a breed of dog to catch and kill small things like cute, fuzzy rabbits and larger things like ill-tempered, undomesticated pigs. Unsurprisingly, this is what the Shiba Inu still does best.

After World War II, the dearth of psychopathic canines made itself felt through the gradual improvement of blood pressure levels. So, people decided to breed more Shibas to support the declining psychiatric profession, the veterinary profession, and the insurance industry. Eventually some people decided to take them to North America, where they have been merrily ignoring commands and killing small animals to the present day.

Shibas are completely and utterly cute, adorable, sweet, lovable… and psychotic. (A severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage, characterized by derangement of personality and loss of contact with reality and causing deterioration of normal social functioning.) Well, they are to you. But then again, insane people always think you’re nuts. Shibas have no clue why you don’t want them to kill Thumper or play tag on the freeway.Shibas have a high prey drive. High. Greyhounds run, Border collies herd, Labs retrieve… Shibas kill things. Lots of things. Things you didn’t think could be killed, like the toilet seat or your down comforter. By the way, how is your gerbil? Heard the wheel spin lately? I’d better check if I were you.

MarchHare · 09-28-2009, 02:26 PM

Do Shiba Inus make good apartment dogs? Google gives conflicting answers -- some people say they need a fenced backyard so they can run around, and others say they do fine in apartments so long as the owners give them plenty of exercise.

Since they're very popular in Japan, where most people live in small apartments, I think they'd probably make a suitable apartment pet, but does anyone here have personal experience?

laingmui · 09-28-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Did you go to the pound and see him? He must be freaking out.

Not a good idea to have 2 male shibas around.

No, but I work down the street from the pound so I might have to stop by.
Yeah I've heard having 2 male Shiba's together is a big NO NO...