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A Tribute to the Canine Heroes of 9/11

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T oday marks the tenth anniversary of 9/11. It's hard to believe that the day all of our lives were forever changed is a decade old. Newborns are now entering middle school. Five-year-olds are now high school students, and high school students are now college graduates, many with careers and families of their own. While time has certainly marched on, that fateful day will never be forgotten. For the families who lost loved ones, for the rescue workers, volunteers, and canines with their handlers who all responded to the calls for help...this blog is dedicated to you. Thank you for your endurance and dedication. We will never forget. D eservingly so, there will be a ceremony today honoring these K9 heroes, many who have since crossed the Rainbow Bridge, while those who are elderly and now retired from duty, will be in attendance at the tribute held across the river from lower Manhattan, organized by the non-profit Tails of Hope Foundation. Many appreciative woos and thank ...

Howl-o-Ween Photo Contest is Under Way! Join in the Spooktacular Fun!

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Boo-ha-ha! It's that fun Fall time of year! And we are hosting a fun-filled "Let's All Scream for Howl-o-Ween" photo contest and virtual pet costume party slideshow to celebrate this hair-raising time of year! Just a few things to do to qualify: 1) Follow our FiveSibes™ blog;  and if you do Facebook & Twitter, please: 2) Like us on our FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook page;  3) Follow us on Twitter at @FiveSibesMom 4) Send a comment to us stating that you are a follower and entering our Howl-o-Ween photo contest! 5) RT and/or Share our contest news with your friends & followers! Then... Either Email or post your favorite Halloween-themed photos of your furkid dressed in costume or posing with the Great Pumpkin or other Halloween-inspired decorations.  If you have a blog or website you'd like to bark about, please include it and we'll put it on your photo in the slideshow! All entries should be Emailed t...

Sibling Sibe Spooning

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It's Back to School Time...is Your Pet Ready?

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Bandit is ready for school! Even though we have a few more weeks left until summer is officially over, Back-to-School season really winds down the summer for many. With all the business of shopping for school items and drives to settle college kids into their dorms,  try not to forget the furkids in all of the excitement. After spending all summer playing and lazing around with the family, the excitement of back-to-school can translate into stress for our family pets. To help pets adjust to the sudden empty-house syndrome, try preparing them a few days before. Here are just a few tips: Gibson doesn't want to trade the pool for school yet! If your dog is now going to be alone all day, do a sample run-through of what the new typical work/school day will be. By doing this with your dog a few days before, it will let your pet become accustomed to the new routine before the new routine actually starts. Let  your dog escort your child with you to the bu...

Let the Sun Shine In on Shadow Shot Sunday

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My daughter captured this amazing moment of Chloe framed by the morning sun after she stepped out of the house and into the sunshine the day after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene blew through.    Sunshine by Will Munter "Sunshine hue sunshine grew Shines its rays on me and you Sunshine light sunshine bright Not a dark cloud close in sight Sunshine thrive sunshine imbibe Sweet healing rays on all your tribe Sunshine healing sunshine feeling Its the essence of our being Sunshine parade sunshine displayed In its fractualized brocade Sunshine tranced sunshine danced Gives our souls such sweet romance Sunshine dove sunshine above Thanks for your sweet rays o love so sunkissed and pure sun -blissed Sunshine blocks out all the mist So sunshine mellow sunshine yellow You've made me a lucky fellow." Happy Sunday, Everyone! ...

It's Husky Beach for the Labor Day Weekend!

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The FiveSibes will be enjoying some late-summer  relaxation time at their "Husky Beach" this Labor Day weekend before school and Autumn arrives! What are you and your furkids doing this weekend? Something fun, we hope! We hope you have a safe and happy  Labor Day weekend!

Goodbye Irene!

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The Scene : The FiveSibes stepping out onto the deck and greeting the sunshine after being indoors for 12 hours straight during the storm: We hope all our furpals and their families who were in Irene's path are all safe and sound.