FBF: Our Wild 'n Playful Alpha Husky Queen

 FiveSibes #Flashback ~ "Harley" ~ Circa 2012

Our beautiful, wild, smart, and wonderful alpha queen Harley. It's so hard to believe that this petite girl with a huge personality who loved to roughhouse with Gibson (who she knew was smitten with her), the same amazing Husky who stepped in and became momma to our three pupsters—has now been the Rainbow Bridge for seven years on September 13th. As you can tell from this week's #FBF photo, Harley loved to play—Tug O'War, and especially Fetch! Whether it was a toy, a ball, or a frisbee, she was quite serious about her sport! She could catch on two legs (as in the pic) or all fours! It was always a fun and vigorous game...until it was time for this hu-mom rest. Rest was not in Harley's vocabulary! She would play until the sun set and beyond if she could. She'd make these loud grumbles and huffs while playing, I can still hear her. Oh, what fun we had. 

"My dog is not just a pet, he's a source of endless entertainment." ~Unknown  

With this the week of her passing, I thought it would be fitting to remember her right in her prime enjoying one of her favorite games! I bet she's having some fun fetches, north of the Rainbow Bridge with the rest of her pack family. Besides being a stunning beauty, she was such an amazing Husky who will live on in our hearts and our memories forever.



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  1. The Florida FurkidsSeptember 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    We love that photo!

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  2. Debra @ Life CapturedSeptember 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM

    Greetings! This is my first visit and I joined in your linky. The thumbnail image is included in the post I shared. It’s not of my pet, but my daughter and grand daughter. Hopefully this meets the theme guidelines. It was taken back a few years when my daughter’s family visited me and my husband. Fun memories!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    All the best.

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    1. FiveSibesMomSeptember 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM

      Welcome, Debra! So happy to have you here and join in our #FlashbackFriday blog hop! I love your photo! So beautiful and very memorable I'm sure! Thanks for joining us and I hope you will again soon!

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  3. 24 Paws of LoveSeptember 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM

    Wow! How has it been 7 years? Harley sounds like she was a blast to play with, with all that Husky energy. ♥

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    1. FiveSibesMomSeptember 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM

      I know, it's so surreal to think it's been that long. Harley was such a blast to play with! She was always up for a good game!

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  4. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM

    That is such an amazing action photo!

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