Epi-Star, "Teddy"       by Dorothy Wills-Raftery    W elcome to National Epilepsy Awareness Month , also known as #NEAM! N ovember is a spe cial month here, as it is where I highlight not only information on Canine Epilepsy, but also share amazing stories about Epi-dogs (dogs who have epilepsy).    Inspired by my own Epi-dog Gibson’s story, I wrote the book multi-award winning EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy , where I share stories of amazing Epi-dogs across the world. This all launched my Epi-Star series here on my blog that is now in its fifth year, where I continue to feature stories about these amazing dogs who have Canine Epilepsy, but never let that stop them from loving life. Through this, and in my Gibson's name, we have formed a unique and caring community where we connect with with other Epi-dog caregivers, rescues, and veterinarians who care for them. We have become...

  Epi-Star, "Bear"     by Dorothy Wills-Raftery    W elcome to National Epilepsy Awareness Month , also known as #NEAM! N ovember is a spe cial month here, as it is where I highlight not only information on Canine Epilepsy, but also share amazing stories about Epi-dogs (dogs who have epilepsy).    Inspired by my own Epi-dog Gibson’s story, I wrote the book multi-award winning EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy , where I share stories of amazing Epi-dogs across the world. This all launched my Epi-Star series here on my blog that is now in its fifth year, where I continue to feature stories about these amazing dogs who have Canine Epilepsy, but never let that stop them from loving life. Through this, and in my Gibson's name, we have formed a unique and caring community where we connect with with other Epi-dog caregivers, rescues, and veterinarians who care for them. We have become a wond...

  FiveSibes #Flashback ~ December 2014 ~ "Gibson"   I t may be the first day of spring, but we're still having snow! Which brings me to remembering my FiveSibes and how much they loved snow!  Oh, how bittersweet. Sweet for all the beautiful moments they were, yet bitter when those we love are no longer here to make more memories.    I had snapped of my beautiful boy, Gibson, enjoying the snow as he always did in our yard. With his wooly fur, this boy was never cold! Oh, how he loved to zoomie around with my other FiveSibes, but then he'd plop down in a bed of soft white snow and enjoy simply watching his furfamily of Harley and the pupsters--his little bro Wolfie, and sisters Chloe and Bandit--as they ran around him, kicking up snow. Gibson was an old soul. He was watchful, caring, loving, and wise.    I just love this photograph of him so happy in his element. It's the first time I'm sharing it, too. This is exactly how I picture him now--north of the...