Sibe Selfie of Gibson on a #FlashbackFriday

 

  #FiveSibes Flashback ~ Gibson ~ 2015

 

Gibson. My heart dog. My soul dog. My forever spirit guide. How do I love thee? There are way too many ways to count! I have always loved this photo I took of him (of course it wasn't a real selfie, but it could have been!). We had just had our kitchen remodeled, including a beautiful tile floor to keep the FiveSibes all nice and comfy while inside in the a/c on the hot days. As you can see from the look of bliss on my beautiful boy's face—he loved the cool floor! It became one of his favorite spots on a hot day. Little did I know...he would only be with me for another month after this photo was taken before hemangiosarcoma stole him from me just shy of his tenth birthday. I will forever be grateful for him. Diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy shortly after his third birthday, this fluffy boy never let seizures, ataxia, bromide toxicity, nor a torn CCL stop him from his zest and joy for life. Gibbie was truly an inspirational dog, and our bond will be forever. 💜 However long we have our beloved pets, we are truly the lucky ones.

 

“True friends are always together in spirit.”
  ~L.M. Montgomery

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Comments

  1. Artmater.comJune 6, 2025 at 5:12 AM

    Gibson was a handsome dog. He tried his best to live his life and enrich yours too.

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  2. The Florida FurkidsJune 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    Sweet memory.

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  3. 24 Paws of LoveJune 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM

    He is definitely enjoying that cool floor and looking into your eyes...♥

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  4. Brian's Home BlogJune 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM

    That is a wonderfully sweet flashback!

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  5. messymimiJune 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM

    What a delightfully beautiful photo. I can see why he was your heart dog.

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  6. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥June 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM

    Handsome Gibson!!! That is a beautiful memory of your time with your special boy.

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  7. Tail Wag WisdomJune 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM

    What a beautiful memory of Gibson! I bet he loved the tile floor. I know for sure you were his heart person as well. He loved you as much as you love him. Super photo of your boy, Dorothy! Gibson would be so proud of you and all the work you have done and continue to do for Epi-Dogs. Sending hugs your way!

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  8. AnonymousJune 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM

    Bless him. I have to smile! Ahhh heaven is a cool COOL floor and Gibson says it loud and clear. What a special boy he was and this is one beautiful memory!

    Marjorie and Toulouse
    DashKitten.com

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  9. TiffanyJune 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM

    I'm so glad you have pictures to go with your memories! What a special pup

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  10. AnonymousJune 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM

    He was so handsome and what a beautiful photo memory, you were truly blessed to have him in your life as much as he was blessed

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  11. AndreaJune 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM

    He was such a beautiful dog. You are so gifted to have known him in your life. <3

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