"We win! You win! Woos!" S o here we are on New Year's Eve, the last day of the year, contemplating where we've been and where we are going. Before the year ends, we would like to say thank you to all the wonderful friends we've made here, thank you to the awards bestowed upon us, and for some prizes we've won along the way. "My turn to read it next!" T hanks to Pets Blogroll , we were the recent winners of a great book, The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving , by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson. Currently, we are enjoying the read. Thanks, Pets Blogroll! If you haven't checked this site out (where you can win prizes! Yay!), please do so soon!   I 'd also like to take a few moments to pass on the Stylish Blogger Award I was given by Facing 50 With Humor . Please stop by her site for some really funny, thought-inspiring writings! You won't be sorry you stopped by. T o accept the award, I need to select blogs I deem worthy of the Stylish Bl

Our pack's princess is right at home amdist the Christmas wrappings. What do you think Chloe is thinking about?

The snow has finally arrived here...and Mother Nature not only finally gifted us with much fluffy white stuff, she made up for lost time with dropping a foot-and-a half in our region!  Needless to say, this is an equation all Sibe lovers know:  Snow = Happy Sibes!   We sure hope Sibes everywhere finally have some snow of their own! To celebrate the falling of the snow, h ere is a slideshow of the FiveSibes in their element right after the blizzard. We hope you enjoy watching as much as they enjoyed playing!

It all sounds good to food hobbyist Chloe! F or this installment of "Canine Cooking Corner," while I don't have a FiveSibes video this week, I do have an item I came across that I'd like to share. It's from a 2005 news video from the CBS "Early Show," as reported by the show's resident vet, Dr. Debbye Turner, called "'Bone' Appetite" that features dog chef and author Micki Voisard, who discussed home cooking for dogs. Perfect for this column, wouldn't you say? Ms. Voisard, who is also the founder of Dog Chefs of America , whips up delectable dishes for dogs and holds canine cooking classes world wide! Pretty cool. I hope she has one in our area sometime soon!   J ust a quick reminder that no matter what type of diet your canine companion is on, it's always wise to check with the vet before changing/altering your dog's nutritional intake. A nd while we are on the subject of food...with another holiday once again

S eason's Greetings! We here in the FiveSibes' household hope everyone had a wondrous and magical Christmas day! Recently, (before today's snowstorm), during one of our outings to the vet, Gibson stopped along the way to share a few moments with some of the Christmas characters that are visiting our front lawn this year and we thought we'd to share them with you all.  Blending in with the polar bears! Sharing a laugh with the Red Baron himself, Snoopy! Conferring with the sled dogs on who is going to be lead dog. Ready to go! Just hanging out with Santa Paws and Rudy. Discovering that Rudolph's nose really does glow! W e sure hope you enjoyed this stroll with Gibson down Holiday Lane! Stay safe and enjoy this last week of the holidays, and 2010!

A Husky’s Night Before Christmas   my adaption of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore The night before Christmas all shared a warm vibe Not a creature was stirring, not even a Sibe;   The stockings were hung on the stair rail with care, In hopes that Santa Paws soon would be there;   The Huskies were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of squeaky toys danced in their heads; With Harley on her blanket, and Gib on my lap,   Wolf, Chloe, and Bandit all settled down for a long winter's nap,   When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, the FiveSibes wooed as to what was the matter.   Brothers Wolf and Gibson searched out cause, When who should appear – why yes, Santa Paws!   A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he left rawhides for all five in the pack. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,   And touching his finger to alpha Sibe’s nose,

M erry Christmas Eve Day! Ornaments hold a special meaning to me, with many on our tree having a significant connection to the giver or for the receiver. There are many passed down from my mother to me, special ones given as gifts (see Toto with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz? I like her name!), and the most special ones of all...the handcrafted ones my daughter made while in elementary school (see my all-time favorite ceramic Snoopy one she made). Also highlighting our tree are many canine ornaments, some whimsical and some reminiscent of our dogs, past and present. There are some that are still hung in memory of our late German Shepherd/Akita Chelsey, and many, many Siberian Husky ones; with a few more added this year!  W hen I was a child, my family trimmed the tree on Christmas Eve. My Dad would put up the lights and my Mom would even out the branches using black sewing thread. Then I could hang a few ornaments, but the rest we left for Santa Claus to do.  (My brother and sister we

S till dreaming of having a white Christmas here...but not having any doesn't stop the FiveSibes from dreaming about the white fluffy stuff! Here is a little Jib-Jab video that really encompasses those sled dog dreams! If you have snow, toss a real snowball for these eagerly-awaiting-snow Huskies! Now come on furpals...get ready...get set...SNOWBALL FIGHT!!!   Please Note: To turn off the Christmas music, just scroll down to the bottom of the page and pause the jukebox. Then hit the JibJab video "play" button and enjoy in some snowy fun!

 

"When my tum-tum's better, we will make these!" Season's Greetings! Since this is Tuesday, that means it's time once again for the FiveSibes' "Canine Cooking Corner," where we will share videos of us making recipes, as well as other folks creating delectable dishes.  This week, unfortunately, our four-year-old, Gibson, has been sick. He's had tummy issues since Friday night and is now on a boiled rice, chicken, and potato diet as well as vet-prescribed medication. So, our Sibe test kitchen is closed until our big boy feels better. However, Gone to the Snow Dogs has once again shared a wonderful video recipe for yummy Gingerbread Dog Cookies that they are so gracious to share with everyone. I think this recipe definitely gets a 5-Paw rating from the FiveSibes, and as soon as Gibson is feeling better and ready to eat regular food again, we will be whipping some up to share! So, thank you Gone to the Snow Dogs ! And Bon Appetit, Everyone! Oh

This is our Christmas Card for this year and it is being sent from our family to yours. It is filled with Season's Greetings for a very  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our furpals and their Hu-families! M erry Monday before Christmas! This week we will be posting a variety of holiday-themed posts in keeping with the spirit of the season. L et's take this time to reflect back on family - and how our wonderful pets make that unit all the more special. Let's hope that all our beloved companions will live long, healthy lives, and that homeless pets will find their forever home very soon and experience true happiness and love. D uring the holiday season, let us all remember to take a few simple precautions to keep our beloved furkids safe: Keep holiday food & drink (especially alcohol) away from their reach. Many foods are poisonous to animals, or at the very least, can make them sick. Move the chocolate Santas and truffles way out of their reach and smell.

Waiting for Santa Paws...

You could win me! Just in time for the holidays! How would you like to ring in the New Year by taking home this adorable stuffed Siberian Husky named “Slush” for someone you love (or even for yourself?!) Well, you can! Phoenix Siberian Husky columnist for Examiner.com, Cameron Gillespie is holding a Holiday Stuffed Husky Giveaway (HSHG) fundraiser via her Facebook to benefit the beautiful rescued Sibes at Arizona Siberian Husky Rescue & Adoption (ASHRA) For a donation in any amount, even as little as $1.00, Slush puppy could go home with you! And what better way to celebrate the holiday season than by helping homeless Huskies? Entry details below and on Cameron's Facebook page under the "Info" tab. According to Cameron, the proceeds will benefit ASHRA . She describes "Slush" as: "adorable, 10" x 5" in size, and gray and white." $1.00 will get your name into the drawing ($2.00=2 names, $3.00=three names, etc.) “We'

"Woooo...what's Hu-Mom making for us today???!!" The pups are ready! W elcome back to Tuesday's "Canine Cooking Corner" blog hop with the FiveSibes! This week, we are featuring one of the Sibe's favorite treats, Yogurt-Dipped Bones. We saw these at an area fruit stand over the summer and the Sibes' loved them. They were going for $1.50 per large bone. So we decided to purchase the yogurt chips in bulk, as well as our furbabies' favorite crunchy-style bone, and make our own. Huge hit! This, of course, works well on homemade crunchy bones, too! Here's the recipe episode: If you have a favorite recipe or treat for your canine companion, please join the hop and share! We love recipes and what furbaby does not love taste testing!? Christmas and New Year's are fast approaching, do you whip up a special treat for your dog? If so, won't you share? Write about it on your blog, then grab the blog hop link below and add to your po

S o many of our furpals have been enjoying that white fluffy stuff that my FiveSibes have been busy only dreaming about. Then, one recent night winter's first sparkling snow flurries began to fall from the Heavens, and excitement grew amongst the pack family. There was lots of wooing, running, and playing. They even stopped momentarily to close their eyes and feel the cool, wet flakes hit their happy furry faces. Here's a little slideshow of their nighttime fun: T hen almost as fast as it came to just slightly dust the ground, the snow stopped. But the excited anticipation of more snow still lingers on in the "kids" (even though we had a silly 40-degree heat wave and rain for two days). AND, we hear that snow showers are in the forecast for the next couple of days, so we my Husky babies all have their paws crossed for a White Christmas season. To our furpals out there who do have lots of snow, enjoy!

Nikko is patiently waiting for a forever home. " Thorns may hurt you, men desert you, sunlight turn to fog; but you're never friendless ever, if you have a dog."    --Douglas Mallock T here is an epidemic out there...too many Sibes, and dogs in general, are abandoned, neglected, and left homeless when owners move, get frustrated, or simply change their mind about having a Husky. Homeless, rescued Siberian Huskies are not inferior dogs. They are not bad dogs. Many once were purchased from breeders simply for their beauty, only to take the uneducated owner by surprise with their energetic (and sometimes destructive) Siberian Husky ways.  Too many Huskies are turned in to shelters or become homeless because their owners did not research the breed to discover and understand that Siberian Huskies are “working” dogs, therefore, they are have a high-energy level and need to follow their natural instinct to run. They were, after all, bred for long-distance sledding. Th

Harley is eager to try the recipe! Well, yes, it's Tuesday, which means it's time for the FiveSibes' "Canine Cooking Corner." However, this Husky household's kitchen is currently closed due to some renovations (which is making the Hu-Mom very, very happy!)  So, while we will not be featuring a FiveSibes cooking video, we would like to keep on the topic of recipes. Below is a recipe I saw from Andrew Lewis, author at Healthy-K9.com , from his book Dog Food Secrets . Sounds yummy to us! I'm sure this will be a 5-paws-up recipe! Terrier Tuna, Egg & Cheese Supreme Ingredients                                              1 can flaked tuna in oil, undrained           2 eggs                                                    1 c. whole meal breadcrumbs 1/4 c. grated cheese Instructions:   Scramble eggs over low heat. Add tuna in oil and breadcrumbs and stir together. Melt cheese over mixture.   Serve cooled. Thanks, Andrew! "

Gibson is proud of his Pet Safety Card. Just in time for holiday travel, I'd like to once again talk about pet travel safety, expanding upon my original Be Smart Ride Safe post from October when we took "the Pledge" to continue buckling up our Sibes for safety. Today is a very important day in the FiveSibes' household. In the mail arrived all five of their driver's licenses. Well, actually, they are canine passenger Pet Safety Registration Cards. These cards look similar to our driver's licenses, and include a valid photo of our pet, as well as valuable information about our pets who travel with us. The cards are kept in the car's glove compartment. An alert sticker is placed on the car's driver's side window to notify emergency personnel that this information is on board in case of an accident or other travel incident.   Information listed on the card includes the pet's name, type, sex, breed, color, birthdate, weight, vet