Flashback Friday Visits Debut of Gibbie Snacks!

Woo! Today's FiveSibes Flashback Friday takes a fond look back to when "Gibbie Snacks" were first introduced, and named after my sweet (now furangel) Epi-dog, Gibson. It was the Summer of 2013... 



As part of our Flashback Friday, here's our video featuring our star Siberian Husky, Gibson, when Gibbie Snacks were first introduced!
 

Do You Know the History of Gibbie Snacks? 

  • Did you know they are named after our #FiveSibes #Epidog and #CanineEpilepsy spokesdog, "Gibson?"
  • Did you know they are healthy, fresh baked-in-the-USA and formulated by the experts at House Woof Dog Biscuits with the canine epileptic in mind and are made from lean beef? 
  • Did you know they never contain preservatives, salt, or rosemary (all possible triggers for seizures). 

  •  Did you know they always contain farm-fresh and mostly organic ingredients?
  • Did you know they donate $1/bag sold to help other Epidogs in need via The Wally Foundation- canine epilepsy? 


First release of Gibson's "Gibbie Snacks" Photo!
Gibbie Snacks are a fave here for all our dogs since they debuted in July 2013. (You can check out our original post HERE). Not only do the Huskies think these are so yummy (love that beef), as part of our #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness campaign and fundraising, House Woof continues to raise donations through the sales of Gibbie Snacks to help other Epidogs! Here's a flashback to the history...(House Woof was formerly House Wolf, then rebranded a few years later to the new label up above. To order Gibbie Snacks, visit HERE).



House Woof Dog Biscuits has just unwrapped their new packaging for their treats, and we love it!
 
Typically, we would do a giveaway, but instead, are asking our readers and listeners to consider purchasing a bag for your dog and know that $1/bag House Woof DONATES to The Wally Foundation~Canine Epilepsy (TWF)
and invite your dog to be in our next video! (See below for deets!)

Purchase Gibbie Snacks HERE.
www.HouseWoofDogBiscuits.com

 I am also a volunteer case manager with them for several years and help talk with families who find themselves caring for a dog with Canine Epilepsy to know they are not alone!
TWF offers possible financial assistance (for much-needed medications) to families, fosters, and rescues of dogs diagnosed with idiopathic Epilepsy.



We Invite Your Dog to Star 
in Our Next Video! 
Send a photo of your dog (Epi or non) with a bag of Gibbie Snacks to star in our next FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness video (to be released November 2016)! Send us one photo (per dog), your permission to use, your dog's name & state/country by October 1st! Be sure to put "Gibbie Snacks" in the Email subject line and send to:
FiveSibesLiveGibStrong(at)gmail(dot)com 


Thank you for joining us in supporting dogs with Canine Epilepsy!

Please Note:
We here at FiveSibes sincerely thank House Woof for creating "Gibbie Snacks" and continuously donating to The Wally Foundation to help Epi-dogs as part of our #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness campaign. FiveSibes does not receive compensation for the sales of Gibbie Snacks, but we do buy them for our dogs, love that they are healthy, Epi-friendly snacks, made here in the USA, and that House Woof donates from the sales of every bag of Gibbie Snacks to help Epi-dogs through TWF!



 ***UPDATE****

 WE WERE SADDENED TO LEARN WITH EVERYONE ELSE THAT HOUSE WOOF HAS CLOSED ITS BAKERY DOORS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 8, 2017. WE WILL MISS NOT ONLY THE "GIBBIE SNACKS," BUT ALL OF THEIR DELICIOUS HEALTHY DOG TREATS AND THEIR WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY OVER THE YEARS TO DOGS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE WISH THEM WELL IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.



 The Flashback Friday Blog Hop is brought to you by us - the FiveSibes!  We welcome our co-host Love is being Owned by a Husky! We hope you'll find a photo or video from Memory Lane, post it, and link up to our Blog Hop each Friday! If you don't catch it on Friday, you can link up any time during the week! To catch our past Flashbacks, just enter "Flashback Friday" in the search box.  Come join us! We'd love to see your pets' Flashback pics! Just grab our badge below:
 



We are also joining in the Pet Parade, hosted by Rascal & Rocco, Bionic Basil, our co-host, Owned by a Husky, and Barking from the Bayou! Be sure to visit them and their hoppers! 

Comments

  1. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 9, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    That was a most wonderful flashback!

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  2. Lapdog CreationsSeptember 9, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    Those sound like some yummy treats!

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  3. Tenacious Little TerrierSeptember 9, 2016 at 6:44 PM

    Those snacks look healthy and yummy for all dogs!

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  4. Pawesome CatsSeptember 9, 2016 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks for the flashback, yay for treats that don't trigger seizures by only including 'safe' ingredients.

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  5. LaylasWoofSeptember 10, 2016 at 12:15 AM

    Happy Anniversary Gibbie Snacks and that is fantastic that they are safe WOW.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 10, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    Love treats that are safe and yummy yay for the dogs

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  7. UnknownSeptember 10, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    What a great Flashback. Sweet Gib <3 <3

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  8. UnknownSeptember 10, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    Love the husky dog video ... did she write that song for you?

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  9. UnknownSeptember 10, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    Happy anniversary! That is a fun throwback and a great way to celebrate!

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  10. The Daily Pip September 10, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    Wow, I had no idea about Gibby Snacks! Definitely want to try them.

    Remember the summer of 2013 very well as that was our last summer with Pip ...

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  11. M. K. ClintonSeptember 11, 2016 at 2:32 AM

    That is so cool that there are Gibbie snacks! We will order a bag. ☺

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    It's so awesome that you have snacks named after your dog!! So amazing!!

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  13. Beth PattersonSeptember 11, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    Gibbie snacks sound delicious, healthy, and I love that they are helping support such a great cause.

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  14. Dash Kitten CrewSeptember 11, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    Local, home made healthy snacks for animals are bound to be healthier, and keep a dog happier. Happy (and impressive) Third Birthdy Gibbie Snakcs and much success for the future!

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  15. Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya WilhelmSeptember 11, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    So sweet. Love the bag design and logo.

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  16. FidoseofRealitySeptember 11, 2016 at 9:02 PM

    We love good homemade and healthy snacks that you can feel good feeding. Nice post here and the snacks sound delish!

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  17. Three Chatty CatsSeptember 11, 2016 at 11:20 PM

    Great flashback! These sound like great treats and I love that they donate $1 for each bag sold!

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  18. Sweet PurrfectionsSeptember 12, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing the history of the Gibby Snacks.

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  19. RobinSeptember 12, 2016 at 12:37 AM

    Gibby snacks sound wonderful! I didn't realize that certain foods could help epileptic dogs. That is really cool to know! I will recommend these to anyone I meet who has an epileptic dog. :)

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  20. UnknownSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks for sharing! Gibbie Snacks, yes please!!! ;)

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  21. WherePetsAreFoundSeptember 12, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    Wow, that's impressive that these were named after Gibson! Thanks for the info re triggers, and Happy Anniversary x

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  22. Lola The Rescued CatSeptember 12, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    Nice flashback. We bet those treats sre yummy.

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  23. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:07 PM

    It's so wonderful that HouseWoof created treats with Epi dogs' needs in mind. Such special snacks and so special that they named them after Gibson! What an honor. I love this video, Gibson is so beautiful, it's hilarious towards the end when Gib is grabbing the bags of snacks and then eating out of the bag. It's also hysterical when all the Sibes are "singing" for their Gibbie snacks, LOL! Great post and video!
    Love & Biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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  24. UnknownSeptember 13, 2016 at 12:18 AM

    Love these snacks!!

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