Tune in daily to see the cutest Shiba Inu pups... EVER! ;)

The six Shiba Inu pups (3 boys and 3 girls) born on Oct 7th, 2008 are now 9 months old (Can you believe it?). This was the first litter by their mom, Kika.

Girls:
Autumn, Ayumi, Amaya

Boys:
Aki, Akoni, Ando

If you would like to view the webcam in a larger window, go here: http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/317016

For more information on the Shiba Inu go here - http://www.shibas.org/docs/Shiba_Brochure_color2.pdf

Please do NOT purchase pet store (puppy mill) puppies! All they care about is money and not about proprly testing the parents of the pups for genetic defects. Do your research to locate reputable breeders in your area!

Likewise, do NOT buy puppies over the internet! No reputable breeder will ever advertise pups/dogs for sale on the internet (this includes streaming sites). You should be able to visit the breeder to see the conditions of the pups/dogs and get a chance to bond with the pups before you decide on whether or not they are right for you. If the breeder doesn't allow you to visit beware, it's likely a puppy mill.

Do note, that most reputable breeders have waiting lists prior to a litter being born. Once you have located a breeder you feel good about ask to be placed on the waiting list.

Another option would be to consider adopting a rescue Shiba. Go to this link to view rescues across the country or to make a donation:

http://national.shibarescue.org/

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Cute CNN TV spot on the pups:
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/11/18/moos.puppy.watch.cnn

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The Shiba Inu puppy cam has been viewed by people in 74 countries all across the globe!

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Fan captured snapshots of the pups:
- http://cid-b1e444b73f8478ae.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public

Very thoughtful fan made tribute videos:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYJK_kRiOUQ
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQi1TxeRphA
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulz6UVJsEmY
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ILX9x_ieA
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akha56BJ-G8

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Cute fan enhanced images of the pups:
- http://nl1.cetrine.net/tk1/photofunia/1233446400/0/16/8f93ccf5-ab3e-4785-9084-593eaf87bbf7.jpg
- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/Msmie/Animals/ShibaShades.jpg
- http://nl1.cetrine.net/tk1/photofunia/1233446400/2/33/11beacc8-31c8-449d-b20e-b9b54ecfa7b6.jpg
- http://tinyurl.com/aj72o6
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/35056667@N07/3252041113/
- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/Tasinda/NORAD.jpg
- http://www.xistdense.net/Shiba%206/YumiShoes.JPG
- http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3355551554_8cc381bc0f.jpg
- http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3360732849_72bb5b4962.jpg
- http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss147/perriphotos/MemberCard.png

Icons and mini-wallpapers of the pups:
- http://flickr.com/photos/33158261@N06/sets/72157610860653528/

Fan created "Membership Card":
http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss147/perriphotos/MemberCard-1.jpg

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Minnesota Public Radio made a song about the puppies!
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/loophole/archive/2008/12/

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Brian Williams of NBC Nightly News wonders why the pups are so popular...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/28200897#28200897

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Direct link to the Dec 13th Today Show spot: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/28208858#28208858

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The "My First Friend" video (warning - have tissues ready):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etw3aSumBEU

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Yes, there is even a page dedicated to the pups on Wikipedia now!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Cam

It's been a challenge to keep up with all the mentions of the pups in the media so if you don't see something that should be on there, please feel free to add to it!

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To answer the question of which pups are on some of the calendar pages...

February (from left to right):
Autumn and Ayumi

April (from back to front):
Akoni, Autumn, Ayumi, Amaya, Aki, Ando.

October:
Far left - Aki
Dark pup in back next to Aki - Autumn
Pup in middle front - Akoni
Pup behind Akoni between the carrot and pumpkin - Ayumi
Pup to the right of pumpkin - Ando
Far right - Amaya

December (from left to right):
Ando, Akoni, Aki, Autumn, Ayumi (sleeping), Amaya

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The Shiba Inu Puppy Cam calendar is a super cute addition to any wall... plus the profits from your donation go to a great cause - Shiba Rescue organizations around the US! If you would like to place an order for the calendar please go to...

http://www.cafepress.com/SFShiba

All profits from the calendar will be donated to Shiba Rescue. So far we have raised over $6,000 towards Shiba Rescue!

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For updates, images and videos on the pups as they grow up stay tuned to our webpage:

http://www.SFShiba.com/

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We would personally like to thank each and every person who was involved in the process of donating much needed funds to SIRRA in our pups honor. The surprise post truly shows how loving and caring all of you really are and we're happy to have been a part of making the lives of both people and dogs a better place. To view the donation page go here -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37467500@N06/sets/72157616868948372/show/

Donations are still being received. For details regarding this on going gift, please copy and paste this link to your web browser:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35306751@N08/3409758163/sizes/l/

Totals as of the end of April are over $6,200 and counting!

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Brand new real-time Shiba Inu Puppy Cam Message Board can now be found here:

http://puppycam.yuku.com/