T oday is #WorldPetMemorialDay … Share Your #Furangels below! Always in my heart are my beloved #FiveSibes : Harley, Gibson, Wolfie, Chloe & Bandit, Smokie (our honorary husky cat who adopted us), and our first (as a married couple) rescue pups Chelsey, and Sandy. "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." ~Helen Keller    A good tool for families with children  who have lost a beloved pet , or a Therapy Dog handler, veterinarian, etc., is my special award-winning FiveSibesTale,    Wolfie, What is the   Rainbow  Bridge?  An excellent, sensitive tool for families that include an elementary school reading specialist approved word list, plus a special creative section for children to create their own. memorial. *Spoiler Alert: the dog does NOT die in the book.*   Purchase the book on Amazon HERE . (Shhh, I hear they are running a sale right now, too!)   Read...

Today - D-Day - we remember and honor those heroes who served, both human and canine. According to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home, "The D-Day (Invaston of Normandy) operation of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history." Did you know...? Siberian Huskies played an important role in WWII?  Photo From History Warfare Network Visit my previous post HERE all about these amazing Husky War Dogs, including a WWII Husky mix named "Chips" and a Siberian Husky Vietnam War Dog Ambassador named "Buck." Did You Know...? Siberian Huskies were one of 7 dogs breeds to be used as War Dogs during WWII?  Meet "Chips" It was my sincere pleasure to connect to Herson Whitley's daughter, Mary Ann, who gave me permission to use her father's photo above of Chips, a Husky/German Shepherd/Collie mix, who ...

 FiveSibes #Flashbacks ~ Wolfie 2021; Wolfie Book 2025   In the words of my FiveSibes, Wooooooo! Why all the excitement? Well, today's #FlashbackFriday is a bit different...yes, I'm highlighting a fond memory photo above...but...we're all excited because my FiveSibes Jr. Tale,  Wolfie, What is the   Rainbow  Bridge?  that I wrote with my young grandson, just received another award! It was selected as a Story Monsters Approved book in the Religious/Spiritual category!   "What makes this book program so unique? KIDS assist our industry experts in judging submissions, so when a book earns the Story Monsters Seal of Approval, it means that children are recommending the book for other children to read, too!" ~Story Monsters®     The most exciting part was presenting my grandson with the Story Monsters' award medal and certificate! And today, he took the book, the award certificate, and his medal to school to show his teachers and to read the bo...

As many of you who follow me know, through my FiveSibes  #LiveGibStrong and #Paws4Purple educational initiatives I always try to bring you important and valid information on current research and news about Canine Epilepsy. I'm sharing today that the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation released a new article, "Together, We Can Turn the Tide on Canine Epilepsy," and it's an important one!   "Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs, affecting roughly 1 in 100 dogs."   ~AKC Canine Health Foundation As we know, epilepsy can affect any breed or mix breed of dog, anywhere in the world. And, according to the AKC Canine Health Foundation , " Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs, affecting roughly 1 in 100 dogs."  Let that set in for a moment. Is it any wonder that many have dogs with epilepsy? The upshot is this: you are not alone. There are so many of us Epi-dog caregivers, and thanks to social media...

  FiveSibes #Flashback ~ Wolfie, Bandit, Chloe, Harley & Gibson ~ 2011    "Home is where my dogs are sleeping."    Oh, be still my heart. How I loved when my FiveSibes would snuggle in together on their beds all in their Sibe swirls (except Gibson who loved to stretch out always keeping his head on his love Harley's bed)! There was nothing more wonderful to see than all five of them together safe, happy, and sleeping peacefully. The memory of this feeling still hugs my heart. How I wish I could pause the hands of time and revisit this exact one moment of so many like it over the years. The memories and my FiveSibes, will always reside in my heart. How blessed I was to have had these five amazing, beautiful, bonded Huskies in my life for all of their lives. 💙 Memories Are Visits For The Heart  💙  YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US! Join in our weekly #FlashbackFriday Blog & Social Media Hop!   The Linky tool below for the Blog Hop will open all w...