#FBF: Backyard Campfire Memories With Wolfie

 

FiveSibes #Flashback ~ July 31, 2021 ~ "Wolfie" 

Oh, sweet memories! This flashback was exactly five years ago on today's date. We had started a little family backyard campfire to make s'mores and enjoy a summer evening and Wolfie, who was the last remaining husky of my FiveSibes, was always with me wherever I went. This particular summer, we were settling in our new home and Wolfie stretched out at my feet and enjoyed the peace and calm, just relaxing with us. In between pets and hugs, for which I can still feel his silky white fur on my hand, our grandkids made s'mores with their Papa by the fire. Of course, I had some yummy dog treats just for Wolfie. So while we ate our treats, he had his! I was blessed to have Wolfie for almost 14 years—just 13 summers. But that was not enough time. It never is. My only wish is that dogs lived much longer lives so we could have many, many, many more summers and moments like this one. I am so very thankful for every single second we spent together. Memories truly are visits for our hearts, a place our furry best friends will live on for always.

  
"Something to ponder: Our beloved dogs only have, on average, about a dozen or so summers with us, if we're lucky. Summer is a season for them to feel the warm sun on their fur, the green grass under their paws, the coolness of splashing in a pool, and above all else to spend time with us—their families who they love the most in this world. Be sure to make those special moments count for they go by all too quickly."   ~An edited quote by Dorothy "FiveSibesMom" Wills-Raftery

 

💛 Memories Are Visits For The Heart 💛  

 

 

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Comments

  1. The Florida FurkidsJuly 31, 2026 at 9:04 AM

    Pawsome memory.

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  2. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥July 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM

    Sweet memories indeed. Wolfie resembles Lightning so much, brings those sweet memories of ours back too.

    Woos -vMisty and Timber

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  3. Brian's Home BlogJuly 31, 2026 at 7:04 PM

    Such a wonderful, wonderful memory.

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  4. 24 Paws of LoveJuly 31, 2026 at 7:50 PM

    13 summers is never enough summers. Love your quote. So very true. ♥

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  5. VanessaAugust 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM

    Such a sweet memory. Going to hug my cat now and make the most of our summer together.

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  6. messymimiAugust 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM

    Yes, cherish every minute! I'm so glad you had that summer day with s'mores and dog treats.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 2, 2026 at 1:06 AM

    Oh this touches the heart. Such a memory to treasure. I was almost with you and by the fire. Gosh I got a bit teary. What a dog he was and we need so much longer with them... I agree so much.

    Marjorie and Toulouse
    DashKitten.com

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  8. Tail Wag WisdomAugust 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM

    Such a sweet memory! I can picture Wolfie now sitting at your feet and enjoying the summer evening and his yummy treats. I bet he would've loved Gibson Cookies from Husky Coffee Co. I'm glad you have so many great photos to relieve the the special moments. I bet the other four were there in spirit at your feet as well. Such a sweet post. I'm sharing with all my dog parents.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 2, 2026 at 11:53 PM

    Wolfie was so gorgeous! What a beautiful memory. I hate that our beloved dogs can't stay with us much longer - I pray one day they can live 20+ years. Maybe someday .

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  10. LaylasWoofAugust 6, 2026 at 1:20 AM

    What a beautiful memory and I agree with you I wish dogs would live longer, sending you a big hug

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