Harley, poolside, on lifedog duty. Summer in many areas is starting to wind down...Labor Day has passed, the kids are back in school, and while there are still a few days of summer-like temperatures, the cooler temps are on the way - which of course, is music to a Siberian Husky's ears! Our FiveSibes kids have had enough lounging in the air conditioned house, lying under fans, and splashing in the pool. On a few cool nights we've had here in New York (before the recent two-day heatwave, complete with high humidity) the Huskies have had lots of pep in their steps and were "woooing" more songs than they have all summer!  Wolf is tuckered out from all the summer fun! For this week's "Flashback Friday," we are going to take a look back at how Summertime was such a fun season for our furpals from across the globe, and as you'll see from this video slideshow, how they all "beat the heat," with lots of splashing and lounging in pools,...

September 11, 2001. Twelve years ago. I remember exactly where I was when the news broke. A horrific day. Babies have grown up. Young children are now adults. Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs retired and passed on. Time marches on, but we will never forget.  On this memorial day of 9/11, we want to pay tribute to all the heroes of that day, and those days following the attacks on America...both human and canine. We are still a nation in healing. I think we will always be. We are so thankful for all those who answered the call that fateful day, even though the two simple words "Thank You" just does not seem enough to express our gratitude. Our hearts go out to the families of lost loved ones, and our deepest, sincerest thanks to all of the heroes of 9/11. We will always remember. There are so many 9/11 stories, many still untold. If you were on a K-9 team, a vet, or VMAT (veterinary medical assistance team) and  have a story to share, or know of someone who does, pleas...

Today may be the last day of August, and while summer is almost over, you sure can't tell by the hot, muggy weather we've been having here! The Sibe kids' pool has once again been filled...and they have some new, cool Kong toys to play with, thanks to our friends Holly and the Huskies ! These toys have been such a hit, both in and out of the pool! Many "thank wooos" to Holly, Nala, Ariel, Boo, Timber, and Chip for such a wonderful summertime surprise!!! Holly is new to blogging, so if you could stop by and give her a nice Bloggerville "welcome" and check out her beautiful Siberian Huskies, that would be great! Be sure to tell her FiveSibes sent you over! We hope everyone is enjoying the nice long Labor Day weekend!

  We think it's Dog Day here everyday! But, the Sibes are happy to have it be a canine "holiday"! Did you do anything special to celebrate? The FiveSibes slept most of the day as it has been pouring rain here...but they did get some yummy treats, too! What better way to spend a holiday than eating and relaxing?  Sounds perfect to me!

Today, Bandit accompanied me on a visit to see my 92-year-young mother. An animal parent and lover her whole life, she really enjoys visits with one of my FiveSibes! I've been working with Bandit (who is almost completely deaf) on communicating with hand signals and positive reinforcement to help prepare her for eventual classes. I hope to work with her so one day she can become a therapy dog. With her energy level, a job is something that would be really good for her. And she is such a contrast - super hyper, super patient, and super loving! Watching her with my Mom, who is crippled from severe arthritis, is so amazing. She is calm and so gentle, offering Mom periodic kisses! Such a wonderful visit indeed! It's only been a few years that Mom can no longer have one living with her, and she truly misses it. I love how her face lightens up when I come for a visit with usually either Bandit or Wolf. Bandit even spent a little time people watching through Hu-Nanny's ...