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Welcome to Shiba Prom! If you know the internet sensation “Doge,” you know the Shiba Inu: a small, bright, and independent breed of dog originally trained as a hunting companion in Japan.
Unfortunately, the Shiba’s popularity has also led to some significant problems. Many new owners aren’t ready to deal with the actual time and energy it takes to train such a unique breed, which results in situations such as owner neglect or surrender. Shibas who escape from home and get lost. And Shibas who are bred in poor and often inhumane conditions by “puppy mills,” aka animal farms. (Note: This is why we recommend that you never buy an animal from a pet store.)
Unfortunately, the Shiba’s popularity has also led to some significant problems. Many new owners aren’t ready to deal with the actual time and energy it takes to train such a unique breed, which results in situations such as owner neglect or surrender. Shibas who escape from home and get lost. And Shibas who are bred in poor and often inhumane conditions by “puppy mills,” aka animal farms. (Note: This is why we recommend that you never buy an animal from a pet store.)
Our Work
This is where Shiba Prom comes in. We’re a U.S.-based, 501(c)3 volunteer organization of Shiba owners and enthusiasts dedicated to helping improve the lives of Shibas everywhere. We do this by raising funds that we then use to assist rescue organizations that specialize in Shibas. We also work to build greater understanding and awareness of the Shiba breed in all its furry, stubborn glory.
Party!
How can you help? By having fun! Join our Facebook group to stay up to date on the online fundraising events that we host throughout the year, such as our “Howl-O-Ween” costume photo contest, doggie gift basket raffles, and more.
Shiba Prom, our namesake event, is our biggest event of all: an online party that’s just like real prom, only better, because Shibas! Your ticket (a donation of your choosing) gets you admission to a wild ’n’ crazy live chat party where you can dance the night away, Shiba-style. Don’t have a Shiba? No problem. All you need are some quick eyes to keep up with all the fun!
Shiba Prom, our namesake event, is our biggest event of all: an online party that’s just like real prom, only better, because Shibas! Your ticket (a donation of your choosing) gets you admission to a wild ’n’ crazy live chat party where you can dance the night away, Shiba-style. Don’t have a Shiba? No problem. All you need are some quick eyes to keep up with all the fun!
*Shiba Prom NFP volunteers do not earn a salary or receive any financial benefit from any part of Shiba Prom. We operate with a minimum of expenses so that we can distribute the majority of donations to Shiba-focused animal welfare and rescue organizations. If any of us do participate in any Shiba Prom–sponsored event, we will award any prizes won to the second runner-ups. All Shiba Prom records are publicly available; please feel free to contact us with questions.
© 2017 Shiba Prom
