FiveSibes #Flashback ~ "Gibson" ~ February 2011 This month, for November Epilepsy Awareness Month (#NEAM), I'm going to feature my forever heart dog, Gibson, on #FlashbackFridays...but, he was so much more than his epilepsy. He had such a zest for life, was my giant gentle spirit animal, and was a real "ladies man" dog, always giving girls his Gibbie kisses. He also had a very silly side to him that always made me giggle. This photo is from one of those special moments.  I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed bed shopping for my FiveSibes! There was something about each season strolling the ailes and testing out the beds for my "kids!" I also really enjoyed the expressions on people as I stacked five large (well, one XL for Gibbie!) beds into my cart, along with treats, food, and toys. When I'd go to check out, the cashiers would always ask about my supply and I'd proudly tell them it was all for my five Siberian Huskies, and follow it up with...

  Epi-Star, "Tucker"         by Dorothy Wills-Raftery       I t's November, that means it is also  National Epilepsy Awareness Month (#NEAM) and each year I'm pleased to highlight amazing dogs living with epilepsy (Epi-dogs) as part of my Annual #LiveGibStrong #Epi-Star Features!    All of these stories are also listed on my Special Series page HERE so you can read about all of our featured fabulous canine Epi-stars!   A brief recap for those new to my blog: I was inspired by my beloved Gibson, who was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy in 2009 shortly after his third birthday.   I began the #LiveGibStrong Canine Epilepsy  Awareness and Education Initiative, and also authored the What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy children's book and the  multi-award winning    EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy  book that inspire...

  I t is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Marion Mitchell, co-founder, co-owner, and site manager of the Canine Epilepsy Resources  website, and  former director of the Dalmatian Club of America's study group on seizure disorders,  has earned her human angel wings on October 30th. It's profound that the news came during  Epilepsy Awareness Month, a cause near and dear to Marion's heart. I'm sure her beloved "Emma" was there waiting alongside her dear husband, Terry, at the entrance to Heaven's Rainbow Bridge to greet her, along with many of our Epi-dog furangels who were all once helped by Marion's information.   Marion was like a beacon in a storm to so many, including me, way back in my early days when my beloved Epi-dog "Gibson" was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy shortly after his third birthday in 2009. While the Internet was in its infancy then, there was not much out there on Canine Epilepsy. But Marion was there, wit...