Wrapping Up K9 Epilepsy Awareness Month With Feature Article in Fidose of Reality ~and~ Special Book Giveaway!


Happy Flashback Friday! And what a Friday it is! First, we've been away this week as my daughter went into the hospital on Tuesday to be induced, and yesterday gave birth to a happy, healthy boy -  my first grandchild, and the FiveSibes hu-brother!


November was Epilepsy Awareness Month, and although it's now in our rear view mirror, and the holidays are fast approaching, let's always keep awareness for dogs with seizures going! I'd like to give a big "Thank You" to Carol Bryant for taking the time to interview me and discuss Canine Epilepsy that is highlighted in this fantastic article on her website Fidose of Reality. Please take the time to read this important piece and share with everyone you know and in your groups to help spread the word that with a little special care and lots of love, dogs with Canine Epilepsy can, and DO, live happy full lives.

As part of my #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness Campaign, and in honor of my furangel Gibson, there is a special  *Giveaway* set of my EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories of Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life with Canine Epilepsy ($49.95 value) ~AND~ a #LiveGibStrong Awareness Bracelet to one lucky USA winner! Please visit Fidose of Reality's website HERE to read the article and enter the giveaway! You may enter until December 16, the one-year anniversary of my sweet boy's crossing over to The Rainbow Bridge.

 And...since it's Flashback Friday, here's  my beautiful, silly, inspirational wooly Epi-boy, Gibson, from two Christmases ago posing with the book he inspired when it came fresh off the printing presses! And below, doing what he loved to do best ~ living life!


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



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  1. Lapdog CreationsDecember 2, 2016 at 11:35 AM

    Thank you for spreading awareness!

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  2. 24 Paws of LoveDecember 2, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Congratulations on the new grandson! So happy for you and new mom! Wishing everyone and the little one well.

    What are the Five Sibes going to do with a baby in the house?? :)

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  3. Brian's Home BlogDecember 2, 2016 at 2:26 PM

    Great work fur sure! Congrats on the grandbaby!!!

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  4. Tenacious Little TerrierDecember 2, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    Congratulations on the first grandchild!

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  5. Pawesome CatsDecember 2, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    Congratulations on your grandson ~ how exciting! And thanks for spreading awareness of K9 epilepsy.

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  6. M. K. ClintonDecember 3, 2016 at 12:40 AM

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations on the most beautiful grandson in the world! I know you are so proud. ♥

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  7. Hindy PearsonDecember 3, 2016 at 7:37 AM

    It was an excellent article, and such an important issue to raise awareness about.

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  8. The Daily Pip December 3, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    Congratulations on your first grandchild! That little cutie is going to have lots of fun with all the fur-family!

    I read Carol's article and it was great! You are doing so much good to help so many dogs!

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  9. LaylasWoofDecember 3, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    Thank you for spreading awareness as it is one illness that is rarely discussed

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  10. DawgBloggerDecember 4, 2016 at 1:40 PM

    Roxy started having seizures at the end but she declined very quickly; it was clearly something acute and it took her life the same day. The vet thought it was likely a brain infection.

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  11. Huskies622December 4, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Thanks for the good information! And congratulations on your lovely grandchild!

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  12. UnknownDecember 4, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    A HUGE congrats on your new grandchild! XOX

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  13. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemDecember 4, 2016 at 8:18 PM

    Congratulations!!! I know it's been a LONG wait and a bit of a tense time waiting for this bundle of joy! I'm so happy for you & your daughter, what a joyous Christmas you will all have this year. I read the interview on Carol's site, it was wonderful! Great job continuing to spread awareness about Epi dogs and help families struggling with this disease.
    Love & Biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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  14. FidoseofRealityDecember 4, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    As you know, I am a fan. I am so happy for your grandbaby being in the world. Smiles and hugs. And you are more than welcome for the interview. I am excited!

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  15. Sweet PurrfectionsDecember 4, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    Congratulations on being a grandmother! I read about your information on Carol's website. It's so informative.

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  16. Dash Kitten CrewDecember 4, 2016 at 11:15 PM

    Well, I have a sneaking feeling you will have a MEGA Christmas this year :-) What a celebration!

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  17. Dash Kitten CrewDecember 4, 2016 at 11:16 PM

    PS We love the autumn picture, here in NZ we don't get too many autumn leaves (lots of evergreen trees as we are temperate) so the colours are something we miss from England!

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  18. UnknownDecember 5, 2016 at 1:29 AM

    Special needs pets hold a very special place in my heart. I love your advocacy for canine epilepsy and have learned so much about it through you! Thank you!

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  19. UnknownDecember 5, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    Thank you for spreading awareness and congratulations on the birth of your grandson

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  20. SadieDecember 5, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    Oh, my goodness! Congratulations on the arrival of your grandson - he is precious!

    Thank you Carol for helping to spread the word about canine epilepsy.

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  21. BethDecember 5, 2016 at 5:02 PM

    I'm so happy that your daughter and grandson are doing well. It was exciting to see Gibson's story on Fidose of Reality.

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  22. RobinDecember 5, 2016 at 11:35 PM

    Congratulations on the new grandson! He is adorable. It sounds like everyone is happy and healthy! I'm glad that Gibson's life is being used to help other dogs with epilepsy. We can't make our pets live forever here on earth with us, but we can spread the love they gave us as long as we live.

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  23. UnknownDecember 6, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    Congrats on your new family member!! So happy he is healthy!
    -Jessica from Beagles & Bargains

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