A s a career photojournalist, I love photography and how it can help bring a story to life, or move a story along. I've written about photographing our pets  here in my blog and for AmericanPet Magazine (starting on page 37). I love how photos can capture that special moment, one to relive over and over. And the holidays are an especially fun and festive time to do a photoshoot, and what a wonderful bonding experience to share with your beloved dog.   You've most likely seen the newest trends of capturing beautiful and magical photos using a lighted box. Yes, a lighted box! To demonstrate, I'd like to welcome now-retired Therapy Dog, our dear furfriend "Mishka." Her hu-mom has graciously shared these pics with us in hopes of inspiring other families to also capture these special, easy to create photos this holiday season.   What You'll Need...   🎄   Your dog!  🎄 A medium-size box 🎄 Flashlight, cell phone with flashlight, or a strand of color or warm whi...

    "Bellin" Rescued May 25, 2011 ~ Journey to Rainbow Bridge March 31, 2021   “A butterfly always reminds that there is always beauty  at the end of all the pain.”   ~ Unknown   While National Therapy Animal Day is held on the last day of the month of April, every day is a day to honor Therapy Animals for all that they do to help others.  Over the years, I, along with my beloved FiveSibes, have met and become friends with so many wonderful Siberian Husky, northern breed dog, Therapy dog, and Epi-dog families. Some we met in person, some virtually. Regardless of how we met, the relationships we build are so important and ones I have always cherished. Now that the "we" here has now become "me " representing the "we," who are my #ForeverFiveSibes, I am carrying on our original mission of highlighting the amazing Siberian Husky in all of its glory, both as a working dog and as a family dog, whether rescued or raised, and ones with special chall...