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Exciting News! Introducing "Gibbie Snacks!" A Recipe for Canine Epilepsy Awareness...and a Treat Giveaway for Epi-Dogs!

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It's been very exciting around here! It's been hard to keep it quiet! But, we can now announce another big step in our "Live Gib Strong" K-9 Epilepsy Awareness campaign - treats! Woo? Woof? Ruff? Aroooo? That's right, all our canine furpals...treats! A dog's favorite word! We know your ears are perked and we have some cute head tips just waiting to hear the rest of our news! So, I am so thrilled to present... Here's our official announcement: And here's a little video introduction:   "Gibbie Snacks" are made by House Wolf K-9 Dog Biscuits, a part of the Edelweiss Bakery & Cafe in Vermont, good ol' USA! Yes, these treats are freshly made with all healthy and wholesome ingredients. The fabulous baking and creative team of Ralf and Ken of House Wolf were inspired by our Epi-Husky Gibson and researched healthy diets for Epi-dogs. They specially formulated "Gibbie Snacks" with the Epi-dog in

Merry Christmas in July!

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Woooo! In exactly five months it will be Christmas! To celebrate Christmas in July, we're re-sharing our Christmas Canines and Friends Sleigh Ride video slideshow to get everyone in the mood! And remember...it's never to early to be sure you're on Santa Paws' "Nice" list! Ho! Ho! Ho! "We love Santa Paws! Woooo!" Merry Christmas in July to  all our furpals and families!

Saving Lily Girl ❤ A Rescue Story

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"I'm free!" woos Lily Girl. Photo by Holly Stoddard   I am feeling on top of the World! Why? Because of wonderful, caring friends and strangers who in an instant in time all worked together from various parts of the country to save a Siberian Husky headed for death. A pretty Husky girl a shelter called "Girl" was scheduled to be euthanized in Upstate, New York today. It all started with a forwarded group Email from a wonderful friend of mine and fellow Husky Mom, Holly of Rochester, NY, (of the Holly and the Huskies blog) that arrived two days ago with the subject: "URGENT RESCUE NEEDED" asking if anyone could help network her and maybe get her saved.  There were only two days for this girl to live, before the shelter would euthanize her.  The face that launched thousands of shares! Of course I shared the two photos on our FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook page and Twitter of this pretty Siberian Husky. Th

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Another Update on the Upcoming Epi-Dog Book!

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  Greetings, howls, and barks to all! Here is another Epi-dog book update, this time brought to you by our Canine Epilepsy SpokesHusky, Gibson!  If you submitted a story and photos of your Epi-dog for my upcoming book, please be sure to check the list (in alpha order according to your dog's name) below to be sure we have your dog on it in order for him/her to be in it! And also it's a good time to be sure we have your dog's name spelled correctly! Future updates and info on the book will also be periodically added to our FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook "Events" page at this link HERE .  It is a public community page, so even if you don't do Facebook,  you'll be able to read the postings.  A test Email has also gone out today (July 22) to all who have submitted a story, so please keep an eye out. If you had submitted a story and photos, but don't see your dog's name on this list, didn't receive an Email, or if

Sibe Snuggling on a Shadow Shot Sunday!

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"Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet." ~Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Shadow Shot Sunday 2 Hop  

Splish! Splash! Bobbing and Wading on a Wordless Wednesday!

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Blog the Change for Animals: Trooper Husky Rescue and National Pet Fire Safety Day

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  Today is ‪National Pet Fire Safety Day ‬ sponsored by the American Kennel Club and ADT Security Systems. Our honorary firedog "Harley" is here to remind everyone that prevention and preparedness are key to your pet's safety. Check out our past blog post HERE for some tips, videos, and info on pet fire safety, pet oxygen masks, and how you can get your free pet window cling. And let's be safe out there. via FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews It is also Blog the Change for Animals Day.  Since last year we wrote about National Pet Fire Safety Day, we thought we'd share the link again this year above...and also use this day to talk about the Trooper Husky Rescue in Oneida, New York. Trooper Husky Rescue is a no-kill Siberian Husky and Malamute special needs rescue operation, taking in those with medical problems or special needs, including being heartworm positive, having diabetes, seizures, being a tripawd, etc. "We also