Epi-Stars, "Sierra" and "Kota"    by Dorothy Wills-Raftery    N ovember is NEAM--National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and I've been an advocate for dogs with epilepsy (Epi-dogs) ever since my Gibson was diagnosed shortly after his third birthday in 2009, becoming an official Purple Day® for Epilepsy Ambasssador for Canine Epilepsy (first to include a canine in the organization, which I am totally proud of! Steps for canines!) Why? To let people know a) they are not alone in their often times scary journey, and b) that today, Epi-dogs can--and DO--live happy lives. Inspired by my own Epi-Star Gibson’s story, I wrote the beautiful large coffee table book and multi-award winning EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy , where I share stories of amazing Epi-dogs and their equally amazing human families who care for them across the world. So, last year I began this blog's Epi-Star Features to continue highl...

  Epi-Star, "Elsa"   by Dorothy Wills-Raftery    N ovember is a spe cial month here, and if you've been following us, you know that it is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) , and I enjoy highlighting some amazing stories about Epi-dogs (dogs who have epilepsy). Inspired by not only my own Epi-dog Gibson’s story, but all the stories in my book EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy , I am in my second year of this special "EpiStar" feature series about these amazing dogs who have Canine Epilepsy, but never let that stop them from loving life. In sharing these stories and connecting with other Epi-dog caregivers, we have created special bonds--a camaraderie and caring support network with each other and our veterinarian teams. I'm so pleased to introduce you to today's Epi-Star...meet Monika McDonald's Epi-Star "Elsa," a beautiful black Standard Poodle. Monika, who authors the Tails...

 Updated September 20, 2025 Flashback ~ Christmas 2014 ~ Brothers Wolfgang & Gibson Woo! Today is a fun post! We love decorating the tree, don't you? Here's our FiveSibes Siberian Husky Tree Ornament Gift Guide just for you! *Affiliate Note: There are some Amazon affiliate posts in this post, which simply means if you click on an item, and order it through our link, we will get a tiny commission for qualifying purchases *at no extra cost to you.* Thank you! Every year I'd buy a special Christmas ornament just for my FiveSibes, and even now, I continue to add a special one for them on my tree. Sometimes it was a fun one where I'd list all of their names, and sometimes it was a dog or dog-related one. Since this was fun for me, I thought I'd share this fun post highlighting some of our very favorite Siberian Husky Christmas ornaments that are available to purchase!  So many of these listed are just adorable. And, some even offer choices of other dog breeds as we...