Apollo
**ON ADOPTION TRIAL**- 4 yr old male Shiba – $275 adoption fee
Apollo is a handsome friendly boy who loves being with his humans. He lost his family 6 months ago because they could no longer care for him. He was taken in by a friend who just wanted to ensure he goes to the right home, so they contacted us.
Apollo has lived with kids as young as 12 in his home, and was very bonded to them. He would likely enjoy having older kids in his new home. Apollo has lived successfully with 2 other dogs and a cat in his temporary home and there have been no issues. The other dogs in his home do not play, so it is unknown if he will engage with a more playful dog or not. He does love toys and will ask his humans play with him.
Although Apollo is friendly with most people, he was reportedly abused by a tall man at some point, and is therefore, reactive to larger men. He has however, do well with men smaller in stature and soft spoken. He is likely to feel more comfortable in a home where there is a female caregiver to bond with and aid in his transition. He learned to trust his foster dad after a week or so, given that he was very careful to give him his space and let Apollo initiate contact at his own speed.
Apollo is house trained and loves his crate. He loves being active. He is accustomed to one 45 minute walk each day, but would definitely do more. He is used to having a yard and does not have a history of escaping. He’s never had any training, but is a good sweet boy. When in the yard and on walks, he might alert bark if he sees larger men passing by, but it’s infrequent and he is quiet inside the house.
Apollo is doing well in his foster home and is ready for his forever home. Apollo’s adoption fee is $275 and includes his neuter, vaccinations, heartworm test and initial prevention, microchip, and an initial training class or single private session with a COSIR approved trainer.
If you are interested in Apollo, please complete an adoption or foster application today. If you’re already on our waitlist, please let us know you are interested. Have questions or want to talk with a volunteer before you apply? Email us at info@coloradoshibainureascue.org or call/text 303-498-7132.
