Shiba Inu
A trip to a Tokyo dog cafe and a chance encounter with a Shiba Inu master leads to an epiphany for our canine-loving reporter.
Those who don’t own a pet might never have experienced how scary Mother Nature can be to our furry friends.
Clever design lets you give these good boys some well-deserved pets as you dry your hands.
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