Epi-Star, "Lenny"     by Dorothy Wills-Raftery       I t's National Epilepsy Awareness Month (#NEAM) and if you follow my blog, you know it's a special month here at FiveSibes. Inspired by my beloved Gibson, who was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy shortly after his third birthday, I began the #LiveGibStrong Canine Epilepsy awareness and education initiative, and also authored the multi-award winning EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy , a 264-page beautiful book, where I share stories of amazing Epi-dogs from across the breeds and across the world. As a follow-up to all the amazing Epi-dogs and caregivers I've met along the way, I picked up where my book left off with this annual Epi-Star series here on my blog, where I continue to feature stories about these amazing dogs who have Canine Epilepsy, but never let that stop them from loving life.   Today, I'm so pleased to s...

  Flashback ~ 2014 ~ Harely, Wolfie, Bandit, Chloe & Gibson after we went on a pack walk! T o all of our FiveSibes family and friends~near and far, may each moment together become a wonderful, forever thankful memory for your hearts. As we gather together on this Thanksgiving, we look a head, while reminiscing of holidays past. We also think of family, of course always including our beloved furkids who brought us so much joy, as well as friends who are no longer with us in person, but always close in our hearts; and always so very thankful for having been a huge part of our lives. So many of us are in a different place in our lives these days, but the memories are always there. So, this year, before any tears fall, let's think of all our loved one, and smile as we recall all the happy moments shared together. 🧡 May you all have a safe, memorable, and Happy Thanksgiving.         🧡 Memories Are Visits For The Heart🧡 With it being a holiday, I'm posting thi...