tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12353077018960317582024-03-19T05:32:09.601-04:00Our Shibal InuMain Entry: Shi·ba Inu
Pronunciation: \ˈshē-bā-ˈē-nü\<br>
Function: noun<br>
Etymology: Japanese shiba-inu, from shiba brushwood + inu dog
: any of a breed of small thick-coated agile dogs developed in Japan<p>: our effing dogs</p>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-67587844595154970522016-06-08T09:00:00.000-04:002016-06-08T09:00:28.737-04:00Philosophy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-10628681190672647092016-06-01T09:00:00.000-04:002016-06-01T09:00:26.301-04:00Q: What's your job?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So sorry for no comic strip last week! I was away on a business trip in Chicago. On my way home, there was a bomb sniffing dog at O'Hare airport on the security line. Thanks to this four legged dude, he checked my bags and gave me permission to breeze through TSA pre-check. Since he didn't find anything dangerous, I was able to keep my shoes and jacket on as I went through the metal detector. No whoosh whoosh full body scanner for me all thanks to this dog with an important job! Now if only Kit and Betsy can do something to earn their keep...</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-84514835213347506232016-05-18T21:45:00.001-04:002016-05-18T22:02:01.700-04:00Birthday.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I took Betsy <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">shopping on her birthday. We went to Pet Smart where she had trouble picking out a toy<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. She was torn betwe<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">en the side of the ai<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sle with toys and the side with bones!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks for the ones who were good sports and participated in my giveaway! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Congratulations, Janet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We hope you enjoy your Shibal Inu mug :D</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-87576763600122511522016-05-11T09:00:00.000-04:002016-05-11T23:58:07.494-04:00Happy 8th Birthday, Betsy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sorry, folks! No strip this week. I'm heading out west to the golden state tomorrow and have been busy preparing for a job interview. So in lieu of a comic, I'm doing a giveaway! It's been awhile since I've done one of these. This past Sunday was not only Mother's Day, but Betsy's 8th birthday! In honor of Betsy's birthday, I've donated $100 to the <a href="http://nycshibarescue.org/" target="_blank">NYC Shiba Rescue</a> from where she came to help other great Shibas like her. Don't tell Kit, but she is the one of the most well behaved smartest awesomest dog evarrrrr~ Rain believes Betsy thinks I'm her real owner who forgets to take her home and she's stuck living with two dudes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I recently started a <a href="https://society6.com/madebygina" target="_blank">Society6</a> page where artist and designers can upload their art to be applied onto various goods. As an artist, one earns a royalty whenever a customer purchases said goods with their art on it. I've always wanted to use my creative talents for good. I decided whatever royalties I earn from my <a href="https://society6.com/madebygina" target="_blank">Society6</a> page featuring Our Shibal Inus, the money will be donated to benefit the <a href="http://nycshibarescue.org/" target="_blank">NYC Shiba Rescue</a> to help other awesome dogs like Betsy and Kit who need a second chance. <a href="http://nycshibarescue.org/category/adopted_dogs/2008/girls08/zucca/" target="_blank">You can read about Betsy's (a.k.a. "Zucca") story here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In honor of Betsy's birthday, I'll be giving away <a href="https://society6.com/product/our-shibal-inu_mug#27=199" target="_blank">this super cool mug</a>. The best part of waking up is a Shibal Inu on your cup!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment and wish Betsy a happy birthday!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Entries will be accepted until next Tuesday (5/16), 8pm EST.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Each entry will be assigned a number and will be drawn at random.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'll announce the winner next Wednesday and if jet lag is kind, hopefully will have a new strip up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Good luck, everyone! </span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-76778022112439290052016-05-04T09:00:00.000-04:002016-05-04T09:00:00.925-04:00Molting.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Raise your hand if you're also covered in shiba fur. I find Kit hair in the most random places, things that haven't been exposed to him directly!</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-90752193897434678612016-04-27T09:00:00.000-04:002016-04-27T21:50:08.896-04:00Game of Bones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've been experimenting between old skool pen & ink vs digital art. I think I prefer digital art since it's a much faster process. That means faster cartoons for your enjoyment!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But when I opened the dehydrator, no treat! Kit was very upset so I had to run to Wholefoods and pick up some cookies for him. He was happy for the cookie but lo and behold, his new cookie made his farts extra potent. It was so bad, you could visualize and almost <i>see</i> how much ground it covered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Daylight savings may have ended, but the clocks in Kit and Besty stomachs have not changed! So technically, they've been eating an hour early, but it's really the same time.</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-32750129104325107422015-10-30T09:00:00.000-04:002015-11-06T00:34:02.472-05:00jack-o-lantern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hello! Is there anyone there? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I know it's been awhile. A lot has happened since the last I posted. Professionally, I was a senior toy designer and worked at a growing toy company for the past eight years. I guess I was doing too good a job because the head cheeses piled a lotta lotta work on my plate. While I executed my work well, I got burnt out. That meant no energy left to have fun and pursue my hobbies (this cartoon blog) at home! I finally had it being a cog in a corporate machine. So I quit my job earlier this year. It was a really sad and difficult decision because being a toy designer was my dream job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now, I've joined the family business running a peanut brittle factory. This means I have time to work on my personal projects and explore my own creative outlets. Yesterday, I had the great pleasure and honor to meet my cartoon strip hero, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_McDonnell" target="_blank">Patrick McDonnell</a>. He is the creator of <a href="http://muttscomics.com/" target="_blank">the Mutts comic strips</a>. Meeting him inspired me to pick up where I left off and find joy in making these cartoons. I hope they'll make you happy too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anywho, Halloween is coming up. What are your animal friends afraid of?</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-32315768603929702822014-02-09T20:05:00.000-05:002014-02-09T20:05:50.290-05:00carrot.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lucy prefers to play with the big dogs:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think it's because she grew up with a rather large Terminator-like Shiba Inu. She is friendly with dogs in the dog park. But for living situations, it is best Lucy is the only dog in the household.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*UPDATE - 3/2/13* LUCY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!</span></span> Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-51614727577321213212013-02-28T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-02T13:19:00.640-05:00Reason to adopt Lucy #6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here is a video of Lucy's knowledge of basic commands:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks! Don't you wanna find out what else is under this girl's sleeve?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dare to fall in love with Lucy!</span><br />
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<strike><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you live in the NY/NJ area and would like to be Lucy's forever home, please let us know: shibal.inus@gmail.com</span></strike><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*UPDATE - 3/2/13* LUCY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-51190156524312358622013-02-26T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-02T13:17:58.819-05:00Reason to adopt Lucy #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lucy asleep and awake:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lucy does a most excellent job warding off evil spirits. Won't you let her be your lucky Swedish guardian dog?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*UPDATE - 3/2/13* LUCY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-1924681990506228292013-02-25T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-02T13:17:40.883-05:00Reason to adopt Lucy #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lucy's previous owners were not very careful of her eating habits. Eating poor dog food, not working for treats and begging for table scraps has led Lucy to gain some pounds. We're working on slimming her down to a healthier weight. She's been on a strict diet accompanied by lots of exercise for the past three weeks. Walking with a harness has improved Lucy's walking on leash. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here is Lucy's before and after regulated diet:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">She is noticeably fitter and will continue to be on her way to a healthier canine lifestyle! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Won't you have Lucy as your exercise partner?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*UPDATE - 3/2/13* LUCY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> </span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-60950840736638936182013-02-24T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-02T13:16:57.110-05:00Reason to adopt Lucy #2<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gshok/8504053024/" title="02-24-13 by g_sh0k, on Flickr"><img alt="02-24-13" height="178" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8504053024_c709bdcc1c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've met lots of shiba inus. Lucy is one of the softest and velvety ones I've petted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lucy loves belly rubs and being petted lots. Why get a stuffed animal when you can have Lucy?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here is Lucy's million dollar smile:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is Lucy. She is a 4 year old black Shiba Inu. She is an A+ dog in need of an A+ forever home! Lucy is super duper sweet and friendly with people. She knows basic commands, housebroken and up to date with all her shots. She is friendly with children and has lived in a household with cats.
She is best to be in a home where she will be the only dog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kit looks so handsome! He can probably model for this new <a href="http://mensweardog.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">dogs in menswear Tumblr site</a>. With the snow and ice on the ground, it's been tricky to walk the dogs on salted sidewalks. In lieu of getting matching boots, Kit and Betsy use <a href="http://musherssecret.net/" target="_blank">Musher's Secret</a>! It's a waxy coating they rub on the bottoms of their paws to protect from salt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Did you vote today? </span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020220996274251633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235307701896031758.post-30601396072202308152012-05-16T09:00:00.000-04:002014-03-31T21:01:12.740-04:00allergies.<br />
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