tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55113748652355878992024-02-18T21:52:10.189-08:00Tokyo: My Shiba Inu Lifethe life of a red shiba inu girl living in californiaTokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-65469419815709769302015-12-31T08:22:00.000-08:002016-02-14T08:53:17.388-08:00Merry Christmas 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Merry Christmas 2015! As usual, I spent the Christmas holiday dashing through airports so that I could spend time on the east coast with family and friends. This means my official dog tag has now logged 31 flights since joining my pack in November 2009. Wow, much air time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For air travel, I fly in cabin with my people in my custom made </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.celltei.com/exaitrcawi17.html"><span style="color: purple;">Celltei travel bag</span></a>.</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Five years ago, the nice folks at Celltei helped design a bag that would work on cross country flights to keep me as comfortable as possible. Most adult shibas will be too large to fly in cabin, but if you are on the smaller size, or are still a puppy, you may be able to do so. You can see more images of me in my Celltei bag on previous trips in these posts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2011/01/celltei.html" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: purple;">Celltei Test Bag </span></a>(2011) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2011/12/flying-shiba-friendly-skies.html"><span style="color: purple;">Flying Shiba Friendly Skies</span></a><span style="color: purple;"> </span></b>(2011) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/06/tokyo-turns-three.html"><b><span style="color: purple;">Tokyo Turns Three</span></b></a> (2012) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "\22 arial\22 " , "\22 helvetica\22 " , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I hope wherever you spend your holidays, that they are filled with great adventures! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Since Palm Springs, California is just a short drive (about 2 1/2 hours) from San Diego, I vacation in Palm Springs throughout the year for quick getaways. For this trip, we opted to rent a house through </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple;"><a href="https://www.vrbo.com/"><span style="color: purple;">VRBO</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">so we would have plenty of room to relax. While I usually stay in hotels when we travel, vacation rentals are a great way to get more room and privacy. Many VRBO properties are dog friendly, just check in advance before you make a reservation to confirm the details. - pet fee, size restrictions, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our 1800 sq ft house (3 bed - 3 bath) was in the lovely Vista Las Palmas neighborhood in downtown Palm Springs. The house had everything we need inside and outside to make for a great getaway. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/p/hotel-reviews.html"><b><span style="color: purple;">Lodging Review:</span></b></a> For spring 2015, I went on two vacations to Big Bear Lake, California and stayed in my own little cabin each time. The best way to stay in Big Bear is definitely to get a vacation rental cabin. The cabin we selected was located in the Meadow Park neighborhood and is within walking distance to the lake and restaurants, including the <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/grizzly-manor-cafe-big-bear-lake-2" style="color: purple; font-weight: bold;">Grizzly Manor Cafe</a><b style="color: purple;"> </b>located at 41268 Big Bear Boulevard. While not dog friendly, the Grizzly Manor Cafe is a Big Bear "must" for a truly "big" breakfast. Just make sure your people bring you back some bacon. For casual counter service dining with a dog friendly patio, check out <b><a href="http://gettheburger.com/"><span style="color: purple;">Get the Burger</span></a><span style="color: #741b47;"> </span></b>which is located a short drive away on 42151 Big Bear Boulevard. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nestled in the tall trees, our cabin was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit furnished with bear and ski motif throughout (one bedroom had a queen size bed and the other furnished with a twin over full size bunk bed). The cabin had a wood burning fireplace and stacked washer/dryer. While rustic in style, the cabin had 3 flat screen TVs and wifi access. The cabin is dog friendly with owner approval. For this trip, I brought my travel dog bed with me to make sure I was a "good" guest and we made sure everything was clean upon departure. The cabin and its location are both excellent. Being an urban city dog, it was fun to stay in a wood cabin and enjoy the adventure of mountain life and the fresh mountain air. We rented our cabin through VRBO; it can be found directly at <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/595866"><b><span style="color: purple;">this link</span></b></a> for more information and rental details. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While known for its winter ski areas, spring, summer, and fall are great times to visit <a href="http://www.bigbear.com/"><b><span style="color: purple;">Big Bear Lake</span></b></a> - because when you are 7,000 feet closer to the sun, the stress just melts off. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">I give this vacation a high-paw! Be sure to follow me on my many adventures around California and the rest of the country. </span></div>
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<br />Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-5649743919642634362015-06-02T15:22:00.000-07:002015-06-07T16:19:32.564-07:00Tokyo Turns Six <div style="text-align: left;">
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June 2, 2015 and I am 6 years old. Living life as a Southern California shiba definitely has its perks. While I love to travel all over the US, there are so many fun adventures to have right here in California. For my birthday surprise, my people took me to Big Bear Lake to spend the long weekend in my very own cabin. Be sure to check the next blog post for an update on that special cabin adventure. </div>
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Now that I am 6 years old, I have been weighing in between 18-19 lbs of pure soft fluffiness. Life is good. 100% shiba approved.<br />
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Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-31913578427957288292015-01-01T09:53:00.000-08:002015-06-08T20:04:45.346-07:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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2014 was a great year all around. Christmas 2014 found me darting through airports again to visit friends and family on the east coast. At this point, I've now logged 29 flights since I joined my pack in November 2009. The east coast was very cold and there was even some snow for me to play in again. High paw! As 2015 begins, I am looking forward to sharing new adventures with all of my followers. But for now, now that I am back in San Diego, I need to take a quick nap so I'm ready for 2015!</div>
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There is much to do around the hotel, including walking along the banks of Oak Creek or taking a short drive to do some magnificent hiking in Sedona. During this stay, I hiked up to Devil's Bridge. The hike up to the top of Devil's Bridge includes very steep, step-like, rock climbing and isn't recommended for most dogs. However, for very agile dogs like me, the hike to the top is truly amazing. Be sure to wear a very solid harness if you opt to do this hike. Click link for more information on <b><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=55292&actid=50">Devil's Bridge Trail. </a> </span></b>Wow. Much Wow.<br />
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For this trip, my people tried out a new Adaptil D.A.P. (dog appeasing pheremone) collar on me to see if it would keep me chill during all the loud noises and general commotion of travel. The disposable collars are supposed to last 4 weeks. Overall we didn't notice any difference - good or bad - but it seems like a potential option to try if you are worried about how your dog will handle a plane flight. You can check out additional details here: <a href="http://www.adaptil.com/uk/Adaptil/Adaptil-Collar"><b><span style="color: purple;">Adaptil link</span></b></a>.<br />
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Even though the west coast is my super happy home, I have a great time on the east coast too. They have great trees and grass and tons of bugs to chase. During the summer months, I usually help with the yard work which is especially fun, because I don't have my own yard back in San Diego.<br />
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Have you heard about the annual Shiba Prom? <a href="http://www.shibaprom.org/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Shiba Prom</span></b></a> is a volunteer nonprofit organization of Shiba Inu owners and enthusiasts united together for charitable purposes. Started in 2012, a group of passionate people teamed up to develop the first Shiba Prom which took place as a virtual fund raiser in June 2012. Their mission is focused on ending the unnecessary suffering of Shiba Inus (and mixes) that have been abandoned, neglected, or denied adequate medical care due to lack of funding. The pilot year was an amazing success with nearly 200 animals (and their people) participating online to raise over $4,000 for five animal rescues. </div>
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In 2013, the second virtual Shiba Prom was held. It was even bigger and more amazing than 2012. The 2013 Shiba Prom raised over $22,000 for 11 rescues. Seriously, wow! No prom is complete without a dance party, and each year we hit the virtual dance floor to bust our moves to the tunes provided by pawsome DJs. In 2013, the Shiba Prom Committee even gave me an honorable mention for being the Shiba Strut Queen on the dance floor. <b><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2013/07/shiba-prom-2013.html"><span style="color: #741b47;">(My Shiba Prom 2013 highlights)</span></a></b></div>
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Fast forward to June 28, 2014, and the third Shiba Prom had over 285 attendees (meowies can attend too). The event was an 8 hour online party that featured dancing, fun contests, gift baskets, cool <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/shibapromswag"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">prom swag</span></b>,</a> and voting for the Prom King and Queen. A team of 3 different DJs played the rockin tunes on the dance floor throughout the day/night- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/davidbowiethedog"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">David Bowie the dog</span></b></a>, <b><span style="color: #351c75;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/zeus.ruper">DJ Zeus Ruper</a>,</span></b> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefirefoxgirls"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">Evil Firefox Flygirls</span></b></a>. Building off of the momentum and success of the first two years, the 2014 Shiba Prom hit truly unprecedented success with over $42,000 raised in net proceeds. Total BOW WOW WOW!<br />
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While you don't need a "date" to attend the prom, each year I've attended with my bestie <b><span style="color: #351c75;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/demondogzuko?fref=ts">Prince Zuko.</a> </span></b>If you aren't following him yet, be sure to check him out. Not only is he a cool California shiba (like me) but he serves as the official barktender at the prom. Don't know what I mean? Well, you better stay tuned for the 2015 Prom to find out what it's all about. Oh, and about that dancing I'm known for? Yep, the pawsome Prom Committee recognized my fancy foot work and dance moves again in 2014 with the "Booty Pop" award. *Paws in the air* I hope you join next year because it sure feels good to help so many shibas! </div>
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<br />Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-52903107100778933042014-06-02T18:46:00.000-07:002014-07-23T18:53:41.901-07:00Tokyo Turns Five <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello world! Today, June 2, 2014 is my 5th birthday. Looking back, I've had 5 great years with my people in San Diego. I hoped you've enjoyed following my blog, watching me grow up, and reading about all of my travel adventures across the United States. Here's a quick look back from my previous birthdays. </div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2010/06/my-first-birthday.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">My First Birthday - June 2, 2010</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2011/06/tokyo-turns-two.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Tokyo Turns Two - June 2, 2011</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/06/tokyo-turns-three.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Tokyo Turns Three - June 2, 2012</span></b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2013/06/tokyo-turns-four.html"><span style="color: #741b47;">Tokyo Turns Four - June 2, 2013 </span></a></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #741b47; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black;">Don't forget there are always more pictures of me at</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><u><a href="http://tokyoshiba.tumblr.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>Tokyo: My Shiba Inu Tumblr </strong></span></a></u></span><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black;">Follow me on twitter</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/tokyoshiba" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>@tokyoshiba</strong></span></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black;">Check out my Instagram</span><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://instagram.com/tokyoshiba/#" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>tokyoshiba</strong></span></a></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"> </span>Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-41444436845991451832014-05-19T19:40:00.003-07:002014-05-19T20:03:48.039-07:00Viceroy Palm Springs, California <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/p/hotel-reviews.html"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Hotel Reviews:</span></b></a> Throughout the year we visit the lovely <a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/palmsprings"><b><span style="color: purple;">Viceroy Hotel and Resort, Palm Springs</span></b></a>, California for a relaxing weekend in one of their villas (the resort's free standing one or two bedroom private cottages). I've done quite a few reviews about the Viceroy (see links at bottom). The Viceroy Palm Springs is located at 415 South Belardo Drive which is just one block off of the happening South Palm Canyon Drive. The villas are located around the property on either the Regency Courtyard or the Fountain Courtyard side. For this visit, we stayed in the Dorrington Villa #507 which is a one bedroom villa located on the Fountain Courtyard side. Each villa features a living room (with fireplace), dining room, fully equipped kitchen, one or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and private patio. </div>
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The layouts vary by unit and so do their private outdoor areas. For instance, #507 had a small narrow tile patio; whereas, #504 and #506 have a tiled patio area plus a grassy yard- perfect for dogs! The Viceroy charges a $100 nonrefundable pet fee and allows pets under 40 lbs and definitely makes pets feel very welcome during their stay. Pets are even welcome to dine on the patio at <a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/palmsprings/dining_and_nightlife/citron"><b><span style="color: purple;">Citron</span></b></a> restaurant and relax poolside. </div>
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As far as best villas for dogs, #506 (two bedroom) and #504 (one bedroom) both have fully enclosed private, grassy yards which make them really nice for pet friendly travel. For more pictures and reviews from my previous stays at the Viceroy Palm Springs, be sure to check out these links:</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2013/11/viceroy-palm-springs-california.html"><span style="color: purple;">Sovereign Villa #506</span></a></b> (November 2013)</div>
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For this visit, we stayed in Sovereign Villa #506 which was a charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit located in a quiet location on the Fountain Court side of the resort. The unit also featured a kitchen, dining room and living room with a gas fireplace. Sovereign Villa #506 is the only 2 bedroom villa on the property with an enclosed grass backyard (versus a patio) which made it great for dogs. It's the best 2 bedroom for staying with a dog. If you're looking for a 1 bedroom villas, check out unit #504 which is next door and also has a fully enclosed grassy yard. The hotel charges a one time $100 pet fee for the duration of your stay and allows pets under 40 lbs.<br />
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The Viceroy has 3 pools on site. During this visit, we noticed a new sign at the Presidio Pool: No Pets Allowed at Presidio Pool. This was an unexpected change, but overall the resort still remained highly pet friendly and I give it a paws up!<br />
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For more pictures and reviews from my previous stays at the Viceroy Palm Springs check out these links:<br />
<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/12/viceroy-palm-springs.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Dorrington Villa #103 (December 2012)</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/06/viceroy-palm-springs-revisited.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Dorrington Villa #504 (June 2012)</span></b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2011/12/viceroy-palm-springs.html"><span style="color: #741b47;">Dorrington Villa #103 (December 2011) </span></a></b><br />
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Have you heard about Shiba Prom? <a href="http://www.shibaprom.org/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Shiba Prom</span></b></a> is a volunteer nonprofit organization of Shiba Inu owners and enthusiasts formed for charitable purposes. Their goal is to support other charitable organizations involved in the rescue of Shiba Inus (and Shiba-mixes) by distributing funds for care of rescued Shiba Inus, creating greater awareness and understanding of the Shiba Inu breed, and harnessing the power of social media to inspire, promote and lead creative fundraising events that benefit Shibas in need of homes and/or medical care.<br />
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In 2012 a group of dedicated people teamed up and leveraged talents to develop the first Shiba Prom which took place as a virtual fundraiser in June. Yes, there even was a dance party! More on that later. The first year was an amazing success, with nearly 200 animals (and their people) participating online to raise over $4,000 for five rescues. </div>
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In 2013, the second virtual Shiba Prom was held. It was even bigger and better than 2012. The 2013 Shiba Prom raised over $22,000 for 11 rescues. Wow. Great Big Wow! I went to the virtual prom with my shiba friend <strong><u><a href="https://twitter.com/demondogsports"><span style="color: #741b47;">Prince Zuko</span></a></u></strong>. If you aren't already following him, be sure to check him out. He makes a mean bacon shot. (You'll have to attend 2014 Shiba Prom to know what I mean.) I am proud to have participated both years and to have helped raise awareness for the breed and help raise money for Shibas in need. Now, about that dancing....<br />
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Each year the Shiba Prom, of course, has a virtual dance party. Animals (yes, meowies are allowed too) hit the virtual dance floor and move to the pawsome beats pre-selected by a team of Shiba Prom DJs. With some speakers on your computer (you just follow the supplied song playlist) and some fast typing (to describe your dance moves) you and many other Shibas can bust a move on the dance floor. For 2013, I even received an honorable mention certificate from the <a href="http://www.shibaprom.org/prom-committee.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Shiba Prom Committee</span></strong></a> for being the Shiba Strut Queen. <br />
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Many thanks to the Shiba Prom Board of Directors/Officers: <a href="https://twitter.com/SakuraDivaDog"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Sakura DivaDog</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">, </span></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/malachi_shiba"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Malachi</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">, </span></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/ShibaTrio"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Shiba Trio</span></strong></a> (aka Max, Zenji, Fuchi) and all those volunteers who keep making this possible! I hope to see you in 2014!<br />
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Hello world! Today, June 2, 2013, is my 4th birthday! Today my people gave me pawsome new toys and some of my favorite treats from <a href="http://www.zukes.com/products/treats-for-dogs/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Zuke's</span></strong></a> and <a href="http://www.primalpetfoods.com/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Primal Pet Foods</span></strong></a>. Looking back, I've been on so many adventures since my people came to get me back in 2009. I hope you've enjoyed following my blog and reading about all of my travel adventures. Here's a look back, from my previous birthdays.</div>
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<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2010/06/my-first-birthday.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">My First Birthday</span></strong></a><strong> - June 2, 2010</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2011/06/tokyo-turns-two.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Tokyo Turns Two</span></strong></a><strong> - June 2, 2011</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/06/tokyo-turns-three.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Tokyo Turns Three</span></strong></a><strong> - June 2, 2012</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black;">Don't forget there are always more pictures of me at</span> <strong><u><a href="http://tokyoshiba.tumblr.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Tokyo: My Shiba Inu Tumblr </span></a></u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black;">Follow me on twitter</span> <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/tokyoshiba"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">@tokyoshiba</span></strong></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Check out my Instagram<strong><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></strong><a href="http://instagram.com/tokyoshiba/#"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">tokyoshiba</span></strong></a></span>Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-72505967197014416352013-04-28T10:15:00.000-07:002013-04-28T10:17:24.777-07:00Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows, Santa Monica <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For onsite dining, Fairmont Miramar has <a href="http://figsantamonica.com/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Fig Restaurant</span></strong></a>, however dogs aren't allowed to dine on the patio. Fortunately, the hotel has outstanding 24-hour room service so we had our meals delivered to our bungalow patio. And the hotel is located in a perfect area of Santa Monica for walking to hundreds of other dining options. For simple casual dining, <a href="http://www.tendergreensfood.com/locations/santa-monica/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Tender Greens</span></strong></a> is right down the block and had a nice dog friendly patio area. </div>
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The bungalow units were very private and quiet which made for a relaxing stay for me and my people. The hotel was comfortable for me with plenty of nice grassy areas outside of my room for walking around and also in the neighborhood along Ocean Avenue. The neighborhood vibe is hip and filled with many people riding bicycles and dogs. The <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/santa-monica/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Fairmont Miramar</span></strong></a> is truly notable in that it allows dogs to stay with their people through their Pets Always Welcome (PAW) program with no fee. High-paw! At check-in you are asked to sign the pet policy and are supposed to be provided with complimentary pet amenities, including bowls, bed. etc. We signed the pet policy, but weren't offered any special amenities, so be sure to ask if you need something. I was also in Santa Monica back in September 2012 which you can check out <a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/09/santa-monica.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Santa Monica</span></strong></a>. </div>
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me at </span><a href="http://tokyoshiba.tumblr.com/"><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: xx-small;">Tokyo: My Shiba Inu
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The hillside cottage rooms are good for guests staying with dogs, as they have easy access to the street via a side staircase. We didn't have to go in or out through the main lobby to access our room for the duration of our stay, which was very convenient. The balcony on our 3rd floor room was enclosed (solid walls and a railing) and not connected to any neighboring balconies, so it provided a nice, safe place for me to relax and peek out. Overall our room was nice, but it was rather small for our 3-night stay. Next time, we will check out their new accommodations to see if they provide a better space. <br />
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For dog friendly dining options at Casa Madrona, you can order room service through <strong><a href="http://www.poggiotrattoria.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Poggio</span></a></strong> or you can dine on their sidewalk patio. There are also many great restaurants within easy walking distance, right on Bridgeway that you should check out. For two "not to miss" restaurants, be sure to go to <a href="http://www.copitarestaurant.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>Copita Tequileria y Comida</strong></span></a> located at 739 Bridgeway which has amazing food and drinks for your people. They have a very nice, covered outdoor patio area for dogs to hang with their people. Copita even does "take out" so while we stayed, my people grabbed food and brought it back to our hotel. I give this place a big paws up! Also, check out <a href="http://www.napavalleyburgercompany.com/"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Napa Valley Burger Company</span></strong></a> just down the block at 670 Bridgeway. They have 3 outdoor sidewalk patio tables that provide dog friendly dining. While it's not an "enclosed" space, I was able to relax comfortably along the wall side and check out the people and dogs walking by. As soon as I sat down with my people, a server immediately brought over a little bowl of water for me without us having to ask. Nice! And their burgers....which I got to taste...are also not to be missed. Paws up to Sausalito, California! <br />
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Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-3464308584350091192013-04-13T08:45:00.000-07:002013-04-20T08:48:22.430-07:00In Memory of Phineas 9/25/09 - 4/5/13<div style="text-align: justify;">
On April 5, 2013 my shiba friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/phineas.petruzellimarino?fref=ts#!/phineas.petruzellimarino?fref=ts"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Phineas</span></strong></a> was tragically hit by a car and passed away near his home in New Jersey. He was my cool shiba friend who had the most amazing gentle spirit. Despite the fact that Phin lived 3,000 miles away on the other coast, I made sure we got to meet and play. When I visited him, he shared his home, his toys, and even his cheese supply with me. He was the sweetest playful shiba, I've ever met. In honor of his life, dogs and meowies everywhere have been posting pictures of themselves with mustaches (in reference to a pawsome photo previously taken of Phineas with a mustache.) Photo credit: Sal Petruzelli Marino. </div>
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Phin and his family touched the lives of many other dogs and people. It's often hard to know what to do in times like these, besides sending my love and support. But helping other dogs in need is one way to honor the life of Phineas. Here are a few: </div>
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<a href="https://www.animalguardiannetwork.org/Home_Page.html"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Animal Guardian Network</span></strong></a> (Arizona) </div>
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<a href="http://shibarescueofoc.org/"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Shiba Rescue of Orange County</span></strong></a> (New Jersey)<br />
<a href="http://www.savingshibasinc.org/index.html"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Saving Shibas</span></strong></a> (California/Nevada)<br />
<a href="http://www.shibas4life.us/index.php"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>NW Shibas 4 Life</strong></span></a> (Oregon)<br />
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Amazon wish lists: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&id=2GQHVAEWVF1M1&type=wishlist"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Animal Guardian Network</span></strong></a> and <strong><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&id=15UN4HRXRS0UM&type=wishlist"><span style="color: #e06666;">NYC Shiba Rescue</span></a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2WDEM57SRN9RK/ref=cm_sw_su_w"><span style="color: #e06666;">NW Shibas 4 Life </span></a></span></strong><br />
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Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-89454257794124654202013-04-01T14:34:00.002-07:002013-04-01T14:47:25.732-07:00Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the best things about the Valley Ho is that they do not charge a pet fee and they pride themselves on being very pet friendly through membership with the <a href="http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/hotelinformation/pettravel.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">National Pet-Friendly Hotel Association</span></strong></a>. I felt welcomed at the hotel and was only restricted from the pool area and inside the restaurant. However, the patio area of <a href="http://cafe-zuzu.com/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Cafe ZuZu</span></strong></a> is dog friendly and has breakfast, lunch and dinner dining options (in addition to room service). Around the hotel there were plenty of grassy areas for me to explore and with its prime location in Old Town Scottsdale there were lots of things for me check out within walking distance. <br />
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If you're planning to stay at the <a href="http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/scottsdalehotels/index.html?"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Hotel Valley Ho</span></strong></a> with a dog, I would recommend checking out the <a href="http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/scottsdaleguestrooms/terrace.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Terrace Suite</span></strong></a> units which are located in the lower two-story building. Unlike our room in the seven-story tower, these units don't have kitchens but instead have huge, more usable balconies. The balconies in the tower building can pose some challenges for smaller dogs, as the balconies are all connected and there is a space between the divider walls, so very inquisitive small dogs could very easily squeeze through and be on your neighbor's balcony in a second. <br />
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For my new blog readers, I'm Tokyo and I'm a 3 1/2 year old Shiba Inu girl. I have a pawsome life in southern California and get to travel frequently with my people. I'm fabulous in my own right. However, there's another dog around who has been getting a lot of air time. Boo is a 6 year old tiny little Pomeranian, considered the cutest dog in the world. Boo has merchandise, books and even a life-size Gund stuffed animal in his likeness. Boo has been interviewed by celebrities and is the official pet liaison of Virgin Airlines. And with over 6.5 million "likes" on <b style="color: #741b47;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Boo">Facebook</a></b>, Boo is clearly the most popular dog around. My grandma even bought her own Boo stuffed animal. What the bark? </div>
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With all that attention, I figured I should see what's going on with this little dog breed. According to my research Pomeranians are small compact, intelligent dogs, with outgoing temperaments that are eager to learn and love to please. They are an energetic toy breed that enjoys attention from people. Poms (as they are often called) range in weight from 3 lbs to 7 lbs. They are also an independent, head strong dog that can be prone to barking. They also shed a lot and require daily grooming to prevent matting. Some people even say that Poms have a fox-like appearance. Um, no. </div>
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Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-37525547070735960892013-01-13T15:37:00.000-08:002013-01-13T15:45:40.551-08:00Happy New Year 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year! Looking back, I had a pawsome 2012 filled with many travel adventures. 2012 had a little bit of everything. There was the beach, snow, the hot desert and foggy hills of San Francisco. In total, I did 7 airplane flights in 2012 - visited the east coast 3 times - plus many road trips. </div>
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For 2012 California adventures, I traveled to Santa Barbara and stayed at <b style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/03/san-ysidro-ranch.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">San Ysidro Ranch</span></a></b>, which I highly recommend for luxury pet-friendly accommodations. The ranch has private free standing cottages and they even displayed my name on a wooden sign next to the front door to welcome me. I also went to Palm Springs twice and stayed at the <b style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/12/viceroy-palm-springs.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Viceroy Palm Springs</span></a></b>. The Viceroy Palm Springs is definitely an amazing resort for hip dogs and people. It remains my go-to southern California resort for chillaxin with my people. I also visited Santa Monica and Los Angeles and checked-in at the uber posh<a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/09/hotel-bel-air.html"><span style="color: #741b47;"> </span><b style="color: #cc0000;">Hotel Bel-Air</b></a>. The iconic Hotel Bel-Air originally opened in 1946 and goes out of their way for pampering pooches and their people. Trust me. In addition, I also traveled up to northern California to visit friends and family in San Francisco and stayed at the historic <b style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/09/cavallo-point.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cavallo Point Lodge</span> </a></b>in Sausalito. You can check out my hotel reviews for additional details. </div>
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Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-55531493584505531822013-01-12T09:15:00.000-08:002013-01-12T09:49:34.819-08:00Merry Christmas 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Since 2009, I have packed my bags to spend Christmas on the east coast visiting family and friends. This year was no different. Since I'm a west coast shiba, this means I have to hop in my custom <b style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.celltei.com/exaitrcawi17.html">Celltei</a></b> travel carrier and fly across country with my people. It's a long flight, but I fly in cabin with my people and they make sure I'm as comfy as possible. In total, I've now logged 23 flights and I'm only 3 1/2 years old. And when we finally got there, Christmas didn't disappoint; there was plenty of fluffy white snow for me to dig in. I hope wherever you spent your Christmas it was just as fun!</div>
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Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-18548379014769417422012-12-02T17:36:00.000-08:002014-05-19T19:59:43.210-07:00Viceroy Palm Springs: Dec 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-73129502740739082772012-11-18T17:59:00.001-08:002012-11-26T18:49:06.143-08:00Happy Thanksgiving 2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Happy Thanksgiving! In between posing for pictures, I've been busy packing my suitcase for another trip to the east coast for a holiday adventure. Since 2009, I've flown on an airplane to the east coast to spend Thanksgiving celebrating with friends and family. Truth is, I have so much to be thankful for, but many pawsome dogs don't have their own families. If you want to help in some way, check out the links below to some great rescues and amazing shibas. I hope wherever you spend your Thanksgiving, it is wonderful -woof! </div>
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<a href="http://nycshibarescue.org/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">NYC Shiba Rescue</span></strong></a> (New York) </div>
<a href="https://www.animalguardiannetwork.org/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Animal Guardian Network</span></strong></a> (Arizona)<br />
<a href="http://www.savingshibasinc.org/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Saving Shibas Inc</span></strong></a> (California)<br />
<a href="http://www.savingshibas.com/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Shiba Inu Rescue Association</span></strong></a> (Illinois)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Don't forget, there are always more pictures of me at </span><a href="http://tokyoshiba.tumblr.com/"><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">Tokyo: My Shiba Inu Tumblr</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> and be sure to follow me on twitter </span><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/tokyoshiba"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>@tokyoshiba</strong></span> </span></a>Tokyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127272688290670504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511374865235587899.post-86979732350946671792012-09-21T14:26:00.003-07:002012-09-21T14:27:56.465-07:00Santa Monica <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkMIO9DhEyxN0Q8LUV98LYVOKx5gQd4NXJF3X3jmdHOsEP6mpxTgEqp6hrmvbC6pokpX3NCftcg1i3gWShQqsTl_x3Bnf9HZBRK-xctV6Vxr8PKZg1fsVcKLxRDoiwWu1YSXsfqq_-8sF/s1600/x090612_3837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkMIO9DhEyxN0Q8LUV98LYVOKx5gQd4NXJF3X3jmdHOsEP6mpxTgEqp6hrmvbC6pokpX3NCftcg1i3gWShQqsTl_x3Bnf9HZBRK-xctV6Vxr8PKZg1fsVcKLxRDoiwWu1YSXsfqq_-8sF/s640/x090612_3837.jpg" width="640" /></a>My 2012 "California (stay-cation) Adventure" kicked off in Northern California with a trip to San Francisco <a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2012/09/san-francisco.html"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>(click here for that part)</strong></span></a> and concluded in sunny Southern California with a fun visit to Santa Monica. Santa Monica is a vibrant beach city just miles outside of the hubbub of Los Angeles. It's a "don't miss" destination if you are in Southern California. I wore my pink camo <a href="http://www.tokyoshiba.com/2011/03/tokyo-picks-ezydog_26.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">EzyDog</span></strong></a> harness while treking around to make sure I looked uber stylish, incase the puperazzi were out. </div>
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While the sandy beach area is not dog friendly in Santa Monica, don't be discouraged. There is still plenty to do and explore. Leashed dogs are allowed on the <a href="http://www.santamonicapier.org/faq/the-santa-monica-pier-frequently-asked-q/are-dogs-allowed-on-the-pier.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Santa Monica Pier</span></strong></a> and surrounding boardwalks. And the nice part is that you won't get scared or run over by bicycles while you're out exploring, because they have separate designated lanes for walking and biking. Pawsome! You'll also find ample grassy areas adjacent to the beach and plenty of pet friendly hotels, like <a href="http://www.shuttersonthebeach.com/"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Shutters on the Beach</strong></span></a> in the area. While I haven't stayed at Shutters for a personal review, be sure to let me know what you think if you have! You can get more information about pet friendly things to do in Santa Monica through this <a href="http://www.santamonica.com/local-community/pet-friendly/"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>link</strong></span></a>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Don't forget, there are always more pictures of me at </span><a href="http://tokyoshiba.tumblr.com/"><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">Tokyo: My Shiba Inu Tumblr</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> and be sure to follow me on twitter </span><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/tokyoshiba"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>@tokyoshiba</strong></span> </span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Hey, look over there! Isn't that Tokyo shiba walking by?</span></div>
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