Non-profit and Rescue Work

Although I live and work in midtown Manhattan, animals are my passion. I had dogs and horses most of my life before moving to NYC, but I wasn’t lucky enough to be owned by a Shiba Inu until January 2004. My first Shiba, Snickers, truly stole my heart in a way no other animal ever had. After noticing how he enjoyed playing with other Shibas, I started a meetup group for NYC Shiba owners. About a year after that, along with several other members of the meetup group, I started NYC Shiba Rescue to rescue Shiba Inus and Shiba Inu mixed breed dogs from dangerous environments and shelters in the NYC metropolitan area.

Founding and managing a breed rescue group has been a very educational experience and I’ve consequently decided to dedicate my life to helping reduce the overpopulation of companion animals in the United States. I believe this can be done by strengthening the shelter/rescue system, fighting to eliminate puppy mills and the pet stores that support them, and educating consumers on the acquisition and care of dogs.

The Canine Organizations and Projects I’m Involved With

• organizer, NYC Shiba Inus and their Human Companions (the meetup group)
• president and founder, NYC Shiba Rescue, Inc.
• member, Shiba Club of Greater New York
• Snickers and I are registered Delta Society Pet Partners.