ABOUT

As they say, it's 5 O'clock somewhere. And we mean 5 in the morning. Just before golden hour, just before dawn patrol. A crisp new day, fresh for taking.

Welcome to Shirookami, where the surf meets the turf, and every day is an endless wave of adventures with our furry pals. We're more than a blog and store. We are a pack of sea-loving, mountain-hiking, nature-dwelling souls, snap-before-eating foodies, artistic photogs, and lovers of history on a mission to blend the best of the beach, the mountains, and everything in-between, all while kickin' it with our four-legged amigos.

While staying true to our roots, we hope to grow, slowly but surely. Every wave, every summit, and every oddity we see, will fuel our inspiration to provide even more designs for you and your trusted companion. Thanks for being a part of our dogventure!

Dogventures Await

"It was just me, my dog, and the sea."

  • Unknown traveller

 

THE GIRL AND THE DOG

It all started at sea. Driven by their wanderlust, a pair of free spirits reached land's end: Kitty, voraciously curious, and Stella, her trusty Lab who always wanted to see what she saw. Passers-by would frequently recognize the jet-black duo as "the girl and the dog." Setting out to sea, they encountered a wise traveller who had made the journey countless times. "It was just me, my dog, and the sea."

Though he had gone to the ends of the earth and back again, he remembered something, looking at the two. A single tear escaped his eyes, for he had lost his Lab many years ago. "Wherever you go, and whatever you do, the best part of the journey is who you share it with. Remember that."

With these words, the desire to share their dogventures was born. Shirookami chronicles stories and adventures for all who love their dogs. We seek and explore dog-friendly landmarks, trails, and establishments that showcase the local beauty of America, the entrepreneural spirit of our communities, and the friendship between "the girl and the dog."

EQUIPPED FOR THE JOURNEY

During our journeys, we realized the need for something comfortable, durable, and practical. Long gone are the days of the frayed and chafing collar. A harness built for a 90-lb person to reel in a 90-lb Labrador, a durable pouch that could withstand mud and salt in equal measure, and a matching rashguard for dogs chasing the swell - these are just some of the products inspired by the challenges we faced during our dogventures.

Designed by Kitty, with Stella on watch, we worked with different partners to turn these ideas into tangible realities that all can enjoy. Whether you're at the beach, climbing a mountain, conducting serious training, or going on the boardwalk in style, there's something for every occassion.

Your contributions help support more dogventures and future designs. Thank you.

QUESTIONS

Are you interested in joining our pack, sharing a dogventure, or would like to see a new product design? Feel free to reach out.