Wooooo! Today is a special day! We're so excited!!! Is he home yet? Woo...did you remember the gift?    Yes, I'm all wrapped! Oh, Chloe, you're silly! You were supposed to  wrap up a gif t, not be the gif t!   Woooo! He's co ming! Light the cake, Hu-Mom!     Happy Birthday , Hu -Dad. We love wooo!!!    

Wolf and all of us here at FiveSibes salute all our veterans. This is Memorial Day weekend here in the United States, and we' d like to share this beautiful tribute to the Military Working Dogs and their Handlers:  Since World War I, canines have played a large part in history. Known as "war dogs," these courageous canines, accompanied by their handlers, have bravely assisted our soldiers in so many ways; from tracking to bomb sniffing. For more interesting facts, videos, documentaries, stamp project information, and much more on the war dogs, visit the United States War Dog Association's website .   War Dog Ambassador "Buck" Since we are all about the Siberian Husky, did you know that they were one of the original seven breeds of dogs used as a War Dog during World War II? And beautiful "Buck ," while not a War Dog himself, he served as the U.S. War Dog Am bassador journeying thou sands of miles with his handler,...

The FiveSibes and I are so very excited to make this wonderful announcement! We are so pleased to announce the "birth" of the newest treats - Tico Nugget Bites - a healthy homemade b iscuit from the fabulous Vermont bakers at House Wolf K-9 Dog Biscuits who h ail from the Edelweiss Bakery & Cafe family! The House Wolf Tico Nugget Bites are named after a very special Siberian Husky puppy named " Quantico" - " Tico" for short and he is in care of a foster family through Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue . Tico came into Tails of the Tundra's care with a challenging congenital disorder, Spinal Nephroblastoma. He just finished receiving radiation therapy after surgery removed 80% of the tumor pressing against his spinal cord. With the relief of the pressure, mobility of his hind legs is improving! We are all hoping and praying for this beautiful boy to heal and have a shot at a long, healthy, happy life.  Our tha nks go out t...

Artist Kat with Gibson and his artistic likeness. It's hard to believe, and it does sound very clichéd , but time sure does fly by. It seems life gets so busy at times caring for our families and furkids, jobs, school, ailing and rehabilitating furkids, our own health issues, and so many of life's commitments, while we intended to do something, we sometimes carry it around in our mind until we have the actual time to put it into practice. Such is the case of today's blog. While I am late in posting this, the timing of such a story is never ending. And since it's May...a time of renewal and holidays such as Mother's Day, May Day, Memorial Day, graduations, weddings, and all things pertaining to celebrations and gifts, it actually is a perfect time to talk about about a gift that was so thoughtful and meaningful, I needed to share the story behind it and thought, no time like the present to do so! The OP PACK at TheChroniclesofWoos.blogspot.com ...

We wish to wish and woo a very Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there...both canine and human! We hope today is a very special day for you all and filled with love, hugs, and treats! I'd also like to wish my own Mom a wonderful day and a happy day to our pack fa mily's surrogate momma, Harley, who took all th ree Pupsters under her wing when they were mere puppies as if they were her own! And today, five years later, still relishes in the "momma" rol e as their parent, mentor, teacher, and boss ! "Motherhood : All love begins and ends there."   ~ Robert Browning ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Happy Mother's Day! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥   Today also marks one year since our dear, sweet honorary Husky cat Smokie suddenly crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Before she left us, she brought us a starving little feral kitten we named Binx. In a way, she w as his mother, brin ging him to safety and love. He is a real charmer and ha...

Why is Wolf smiling? Because it's half way to the weekend! Wooooo!

The weather is perfect for going in the hot tub - Husky style! When the gentle breezes are blowing, and the mercury is rising, what better place to cool off than in a freshly dug hole in the earth under the shade of a big maple tree?! Grab a bone and come join Bandit and the FiveSibes in their newest "hot tub!" Woooooo!

I loved the pics from last year's celebration, that I thought (especially since Gibson and Harley are still recuperating from their CCL injuries) I would share them once again while wishing everyone a fun and "paw"some day filled with partying and yummy treats! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Woo!

"Time flies, but the memories collected along the way can never be replaced." ~Ashley Tisdale With most of my photography today being shot digitally, I love coming across actual photos...it's like a sudden surprise that takes me back to when the moment was frozen in time on film. A moment I can hold in my hand and gaze upon as it drifts me back in time. While I do love the digital technology of today, there is just something about the feel and smell of a photograph. About the same way I feel about newspapers - reading them online can be such a convenience, but this old-school photojournalist still loves the feel and snap to an actual newspaper! This photo flashes back to when Gibson and Harley (our two "Originals" as I like to refer to them, the leaders of our FiveSibes pack family) where just pups. Gibson, who was about six months old here, was even smaller than Harley, who was just a year-and-a-half old pup herself! My how times have changed...now Gib...

Love is...sharing rehab together! 'Tis the season for rehabbing Huskies here...I haven't done an update in quite some time, so I thought I'd bring everyone up to speed on what's happening here. As you recall, Chloe, who was just four years old, had double bilateral cruciate imbrication surgery last summer. She, I am happy to report, is progressing nicely! Where she had no ability to stand or walk after collapsing from a simple jump up on the bed only to discover she had shredded both hind CCLs and mensiscuses (deemed most likely from a genetic problem as she was from an irresponsible breeder). While there is a hitch to her gait now, she now can jump up on furniture, counter surf (which we discourage, however, seeing her stand up on the counter for the first time in almost a year was just wonderful! So I reached for my camera to capture it!), run with her with siblings, and even kick up dirt with her hind legs! Oh happy days! Gibson also tore his CCL while pla...