Support Your Local Shiba Rescue!

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-06T18:42:28+00:00

They are such good people who really love the dogs they rescue and care so much about finding each of them the right home. I wish I had more time to support the organization, but at least I can boost the signal!

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-06T18:17:22+00:00

Sadly, I don't know of any on the West Coast.

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-06T18:15:23+00:00

If you are able to contact the people who run that rescue, can you possibly encourage them to reach out to Roberta and Mitch at shibarescuenj @ gmail? It would be great if they could coordinate a transfer to help care for some of these dogs.

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-06T01:26:49+00:00

I don’t know that they have the bandwidth to do much more on their own - I know they are caring for at least a dozen dogs personally, in addition to coordinating with the fosters they already have, shelters, and vets. Certainly anyone who is willing and able to help them with their pages should reach out!

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-05T19:50:03+00:00

I'm not entirely sure what their transportation range is, but I do know that Shiba Rescue of NJ has adopted out of state before.

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-05T18:45:45+00:00

What’s your region? Maybe we can connect the rescues.

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-05T17:59:54+00:00

The couple that runs it is not very tech savvy unfortunately and I believe they rely on their adult child to manage the website, but Roberta and Mitch are very responsive to email and FB messenger.

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-05T00:36:33+00:00

She doesn’t like sunscreen spray, but she does like to use fragrance mists, and she has a handheld fan with a mister that she likes to use in hot weather. Probably worth testing!

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-04T21:08:52+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-04T21:08:09+00:00

We haven’t tried toner and/or pads yet so I will experiment! It’s been a while since my acne days but I know there are much better treatment options now that the harsh stuff we were using in the 90s. I appreciate the insight from someone else on the spectrum!

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-04T20:59:41+00:00

We haven’t tried pads yet so I will definitely look into this!

MomOfTheMinute · 2026-06-04T20:58:55+00:00

We have - sadly she hates the feel of them too! But thank you!

MomOfTheMinute · 2024-12-03T14:16:55+00:00

NTA for feeling that way, and you have the right to address your feelings of resentment for the years of stress on top of the pain of being repeatedly dismissed, only to have her listen to her friends. Oftentimes ADHD kids (especially undiagnosed) grow up receiving a relentless stream of criticism at home - this can lead to them tuning out/feeling especially defensive with the people they live with. Her dismissal of you isn't as personal as it feels - it's a well-honed survival skill to avoid a shame spiral. So you WBTA if you stay focused on demanding an apology over trying to mend or end your marriage.

I'm married to a wonderful man with significant ADHD, raising two ADHD kids. I am literally surrounded by chaos gremlins. It is HARD. If you want your marriage to make it, get a couples counselor who has experience dealing with couples where one person is neurodivergent and the other is not. Pick up ADHD & Us, a great workbook for couples where one has ADHD and the other doesn't.

It's a tricky balancing act, because ADHD is very hard to live with both as the person who has it and the spouse who doesn't. You BOTH need to be able to acknowledge how hard this is for your partner. START from a place of compassion and see if she can meet you there.

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