FBF: A Tribute to All the Moms & A Special Poem From An EpiDog to His Hu-Mom

 

This is a big weekend for Moms of all orders...Saturday, May 11th is Dog Mom's Day and Sunday is Mother's Day! So whether you are a mom, adoptive mom, foster mom, surrogate mom, mom-in-law, a friend-who-is-like-a-mom, a grandmom standing in for a mom, a dog mom, or a hu-mom to any pet, this weekend is all about celebrating YOU!

Because this is a dog blog, naturally, I'm going to concentrate on our hu-moms, adopted dog hu-moms, and foster hu-moms. Oh, how fun is to to celebrate with our beloved dogs. 

While I absolutely adore being a mom of a human child, I loved being a dog mom, too. While all of my beloved FiveSibes and adopted dogs have now earned their furangel wings, they are forever in my heart, and I will forever be a proud Dog/Husky Momma. 


 As most of you know, Gibson was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy shortly after his third birthday. I met so many wonderful fellow Epi-dog mommas during our six-year journey with Canine Epilepsy. One of the hu-moms, whose Epi-dog, "Shadow Pas De Deux" and her lovely poem was featured in my book, EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy (new copies available on my Ebay) has given me permission to share it on Dog Mother's Day. 



It's a heartfelt, beautiful poem written from Shadow's perspective. You may need a tissue!


 
 
I am so thankful for my beautiful, wonderful daughter who made me a very happy and proud Mom (and a 2-time Nanny!) 

And to my Mom, who was the most amazing, strong, woman I ever knew. A wonderful role model and missed every day.
 

 


If you haven't yet picked up a gift for your Mom or Dog Mom, be sure to check out my post on ordering some cool Dog Mom items from Husky Coffee Co. HERE!  You can always tell her a special gift is on its way!

 
 
 
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  1. The Florida FurkidsMay 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM

    What a fabulous Mom's day post!!

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  2. Tails Around the RanchMay 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM

    Shadow's poetry is so heartfelt and tender. Loved it (in between dabs of tissue on my leaky eyes). Oh what I would give to be able to spend more time with epi-warrior Elsa. đź’ś

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  3. Brian's Home BlogMay 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM

    That is so darn sweet! Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms everywhere.

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  4. AnonymousMay 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM

    Happy Mother’s Day to you. I hope you have a blessed and beautiful weekend.

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