Monday, February 18, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
#FiveSibes Lovebirds Valentine Flashback & Simple Ways to Shower Your Dog with Love!
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| February 2015 FiveSibes Flashback:"Will you accept this rose?" Our #FiveSibes "married" couple ~ Gibson & Harley |
Welcome to the month of love! Ah, yes, love. Poets and authors write about it. Singers croon about it. Artists create visions of it. While every day is a day for showing our pets how much we love them, February is a time to celebrate that love with Valentine’s Day on February 14 and Love Your Pet Day on February 20! Today's FiveSibes Flashback Friday is in honor of Valentine's Day and love of our Huskies, in particular our romantically sweet lovebirds, (now furangel) Gibson and his absolute once-in-a-lifetime love, Harley, as featured in these adorable photos from 2012 and 2015. My article is a reprint, originally published in 4Knines February 2017. Enjoy, and have a Happy Valentine's Day!
While we can certainly count the many ways our beloved dogs love us and we love them, here’s a few ways of showering our canine best friends with some l-o-v-e!
Love Is Simple
Nothing says, “I love you,” more than hugs, kisses, and some belly rubs! Dogs are pretty easy to please. They don’t need anything fancy to let them know how much they are loved, just your time and attention (although treats and toys are willingly accepted).Fetch Me Some Love!
You work all day and can’t wait to get home. Is there anything better than happy, wiggly butts and wagging tails greeting you at the door to wash away all of the day’s stresses? Return the favor by picking up their favorite toy and engaging in a fun game of Fetch to let them know you missed them, too!Love Is Being Together
There’s nothing that says, “I love being with you,” to a dog more than spending time together. And dogs love to go o-u-t! Go for a stroll, a hike, or just have fun running around the yard together! If your dog has special needs or a medical condition (like arthritis or weak hind-end issues) that prevents them from walking well on their own, a lift-harness is helpful to aid them on short walks (or potty breaks), or simply sit together and just breathe in the outside air while enjoying each other’s company. |
| February 2012 FiveSibes Flashback: Our FiveSibes Lovebird Huskies. Gib's heart beated with love for his girl, Harley. |
Healthy Love
One of the most loving gifts we can give our dogs is to ensure that they are in the best health possible by taking them to the vet for their scheduled check-ups and keeping their vaccinations current. Also have them microchipped, feed them a healthy diet, have fresh water available, and be diligent in following up on anything physically or behaviorally suspicious, and if your dogs are on medications and/or supplements, be sure that they receive their doses on time.Love Is Sweet, but Not the Treats
While red heart boxes filled with candy can make us smile, be careful not to let sweet treats near your dog. Chocolates, nuts, anything with Xylitol, raisins, caffeine, and more can be toxic to your pet. Check the ASPCA’s full list of foods to avoid HERE. Also, keep your vet, the emergency animal hospital, and animal Poison Control phone numbers visible near your landline phone and programmed into your cell phone.Love Hurts
Oh, boy, it sure can. When we lose a beloved pet, it’s a loss we feel so deep in our hearts we fear we will never heal. To help ease that hurt, why not visit a nearby shelter or rescue and bestow some happiness on a homeless pet. Donate a toy or food in your furangel’s name, give a shelter dog a much-needed hug, and ask to take a dog out of the kennel for a walk. By sharing the love in your heart with a dog less fortunate, you will not only help a dog in need know love, but can also help heal the hurt in your own heart. And who knows? You may even find a new best friend to bring home and love.The Language of Love
Do you tell your dogs you love them?I do! Communication is just as important for reinforcing the amazing human-canine bond, as it is to spend time playing and interacting with them. The best part about having a conversation with your dogs is when they answer you back with enthusiastic howls, woofs, woos, licks, and/or tail wags! Pure joy!
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| FiveSibes Flashback: February 2012 |
Whether your “puppy” is 12 years or 12 months old, all s/he wants is to be with you and share that special bond called love. Not only will you cherish the time spent together, but your dogs will also be happy knowing they are forever cared for and loved.
My original article, "7 Simple Ways to Shower Your Dog With L-o-v-e" first appeared in the February 3, 2017 issue of 4Knines blog.
Our Pupsters Want to know...
Valentine's Day 2019
Our Pupsters Want to know...
You're Invited!
Join us each week for a walk down Memory Lane by linking up to our Flashback Friday Blog Hop! Share photos of your pets on your blog or social media from yesteryear or yesterday, grab our badge with a nod to our post, and link up to the hop. Link open all week, so join in any time!
Join us each week for a walk down Memory Lane by linking up to our Flashback Friday Blog Hop! Share photos of your pets on your blog or social media from yesteryear or yesterday, grab our badge with a nod to our post, and link up to the hop. Link open all week, so join in any time!
Monday, February 11, 2019
#EpilepsyDay: Celebrating Epi-Dogs by Joining in #Paws4Purple to #LiveGibStrong!
International #EpilepsyDay is the second Monday of February. According to InternationalEpilepsyDay.org, this day is "a joint initiative created by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), is a global event celebrated annually on the 2nd Monday of February, to promote awareness on epilepsy right around the world." You can celebrate the day any way you wish in order to bring awareness of Epilepsy - in both humans and canines - to others.
We here at FiveSibes are continuing with our furangel Gibson's advocacy #LiveGibStrong legacy to help educate others and continue to bring awareness to Canine Epilepsy and how these amazing dogs embrace life, even with seizures. Dogs with Epilepsy *can and do* live happy lives and have so much love to share. Is it an easy path? No, it's not, but the bond I formed with my beloved Gibson was such an amazing one, I would not do one single thing different if it meant not having him in my life. He taught me so much. Especially this take-away: Dogs with Epilepsy love life. They do not let having seizures stop them from enjoy a dog's life. For me, at the start of our journey (ten years ago), it was scary and lonely. So, if you find yourself caring for a dog with Epilepsy, just know you are not alone! There are many resources available. Not sure what to do? Drop me a note and I'll help steer you in the right direction. Is there a dog you are thinking of adopting, but learned s/he has Epilepsy? I can help link you to all the info you need to become informed on caring for an Epi-dog, questions to ask your vet, and links to amazing resources to help you on your journey with an Epi-dog.
including important links to websites, foundations, and my show "The Sibe Vibe" featuring episodes on Canine Epilepsy.
So very proud of our *Free* materials -- bookmarks & flyers -- that are available in both digital and hard copies. To request hard copies of the materials, visit PurpleDayEveryDay.org/
Share the bookmarks and flyers with:
- your vet,
- vet ER,
- dog training school,
- doggy day care centers,
- groomer,
- rescues,
- breeders,
- shelters,
- animal control,
- police & fire departments,
- and even schools!
Read
all about this wonderful #Paws4Purple partnership with the Anita
Kaufmann Foundation and Purple Day Every Day in my earlier FiveSibes
post HERE!
#Paws4Purple is featured in latest American Pet Magazine HERE!
Also be sure to check out my award-winning books on Canine Epilepsy:
~And~ my illustrated children's book What’s Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy that through light-hearted text and lively characterization of my FiveSibes, I help children understand what seizures are and how they can help. A portion of sales from both books are donated to the Canine Epilepsy Resources Epil-K9 Foundation housed at the North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine's Companion Animal Epilepsy Department. More info on these books is available through our publishing site at www.arctichousepublishing.com, or visit my Amazon affiliate links below.No matter how you choose to spend International Epilepsy Day, be sure to talk about Canine Epilepsy with someone new and how Epi-Dogs Rock! And if you are a caregiver to an amazing warrior Epi-dog, give them some extra hugs today from all of us here at FiveSibes and our heartfelt wishes that they #LiveGibStrong!
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Friday, February 1, 2019
Forever Friends on a Flashback Friday!
Flashback Photo Collage: 2015
Oh, what a fun and sweet memory is today's Flashback photo! Our trip down Memory Lane stops off in 2015 when Gibson (with little bro Wolf looking on) video chatted on my laptop with my friend Jeanette's beautiful girl, Faith! (As you can see, my boy Gibson knew his way around a keyboard!) While both Gibson and Faith have now journeyed to North of the Rainbow Bridge, I'm pretty sure they are hanging out together, loving all this snow, and having a good howl at today's post! May we all cherish our friendships and our memories of the special little moments in life that bring us smiles, over and over again.
“Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.”
~Washington Irving
~Washington Irving
A note from the FiveSibes:
Our FiveSibesMom took a little spill on the ice after a bad storm, and fractured her ankle! As a result, hu-mom is in a boot, on crutches, and is a sore pup. So, this week's Flashback Friday Blog Hop is extended until February 13 for anyone to join in! Next week a new one for Valentine's Day will be posted (Thursday night)! Thanks so much! Woooo, we are being wonderful nurses, we promise!
You're Invited!Join us each week for a walk down Memory Lane by linking up to our Flashback Friday Blog Hop! Share photos of your pets on your blog or social media from yesteryear or yesterday, grab our badge with a nod to our post, and link up to the hop. Link open all week, so join in any time!
Woo! We are in our 7th year of doing FiveSibes
Flashback Fridays! To see previous Flashbacks, simply enter "Flashback Friday" in our blog's Search bar!
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Canidae's Grain-Free Pure Heaven Biscuits Review #ChewyInfluencer
Harley checks out the new bag of treats!
Wolf sniffs out the biscuits. "Woo...(sniff-sniff)...
do I smell salmon and sweet potatoes?!"
I am very choosy here about what my Huskies are given to eat for both food and treats. So,when I heard about Canidae's Grain-Free Pure Heaven Biscuits from Chewy.com, I knew I had to give them a try as my FiveSibes love salmon and sweet potato, and I especially liked that they are grain-free and made right here in the USA by a family-owned company!
Chloe, Wolf, Bandit & Harley like the bite-size biscuits!
FiveSibes is a #ChewyInfluencer. We received this 11 oz bag of CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Heaven Biscuits with Salmon & Sweet Potato Crunchy Dog Treats, free of charge from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review. I share only our personal experiences and opinions on brands and products I would use or give my own FiveSibes.
Bandit is lip smacking in anticipation of another!
Verdict: Four Paws Up for Pure Heaven !
Friday, January 25, 2019
Nature's Drive-In Theater, #FiveSibes Style!
After Winter Storm Harper left town and approximately eight inches of snow and ice, our crazy weather changed drastically once again to 45 degrees and rain, which produced much fog. My Flashback Friday photo this week is not that far down Memory Lane as it is from yesterday! You see, keeping Huskies cooped indoors during a snowstorm, rain, or bitter temps is a challenge as this is their season! So, needless to say, they were very happy to be out today on the deck listening to the pitter-patter of rain one the deck roof as they relaxed on their fluffy beds with a front row seat to Mother Nature's show of fog rolling in over the snow!
Pass the popcorn, please!
Join us each week for a walk down Memory Lane by linking up to our Flashback Friday Blog Hop! Share photos of your pets on your blog or social media from yesteryear or yesterday, grab our badge with a nod to our post, and link up to the hop. Link open all week, so join in any time!
Saturday, January 19, 2019
#FiveSibes Pupsters Celebrate 11th Birthay!
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| Our Pupsters as12-week-old puppies! |
Watching them, I still cannot believe they are now considered "seniors!" How can that be? Wasn't just yesterday they only 12-week old puppies?!
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| Wolf watching cake prep! |
"Woo! It's that time!!!"
Nom-noms!
"Momma" Harley joins in for some yummy ice cream cake!
Memories of yesteryear: Big brother Gibson joining in for some cake! Note the ice cream on his nose!
Forever
this will be one of the best experiences of my life...sharing our days
with these amazing, beautiful, loving, zany Huskies.
Happy Birthday, Chloe, Bandit, and Wolfie!
Here's to many more years of celebrating!
And the Pupsters received a great gift - Mother Nature sent them snow via Winter Storm Harper! Here, Harley was out playing, and of course, you can't get a snowdog in when it's snowing, especially at night!
What a birthday! Wolfie was the first one to fall fast asleep!
Sweet Sibe dreams!
"You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness." ~Brad Garrett
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