Kings River Life Magazine Part Two of my two-part series on the magnificent breed of the Siberian Husky is now out in Kings River Life Magazine is out! You can check out the full article in their January 9 issue HERE,  where I talk to other Husky experts on the subjects of dryland and snow mushing, therapy work, special needs, and rescue. In case you missed the first installment, please visit HERE , where I touch on the history of the Siberian Husky, urban mushing, and training tips specifically for this highly intelligent, sometimes stubborn, but always fun, breed! "If you know people who are contemplating adding a Husky to their family, please share my series with them to help in educating them on this...beautiful breed of dogs so the commitment they make to having a Siberian Husky will be a forever one." ~Dorothy Wills-Raftery A Siberian Husky parent for the past almost 11 years, this is an outstanding and wonderful breed. With their stunning beauty, ...

Today, my trip down Memory Lane is of my wooly boy, Gibson. Flashing back to April of 2006, when my sweet baby boy was just an adorable, already sweet, four month old puppy, and the second Siberian Husky to join our family! As soon as I saw him and picked him up, I couldn't put him down, and he didn't want me to! He had such captivating, soulful eyes, and I only had eyes for him! We snuggled and slept together on my recliner, with him on my lap (at four months he was already a good size and took up the length of me!) for the whole night. I was SO in love with this boy, a special love that has captured my heart for eternity. It was love at fluffy, wooly first sight! When I saw him come bounding out, doing a puppy version of what was to become his famous Gibbie Hip-Hop dance, I knew my Husky had just chosen me! He was so happy, something he would be always be throughout his too-short life...a very happy Husky! I honestly believe he was born that way! That day when we first me...

FiveSibes "Gibson" Les Paul of Mystic Mountain January 6, 2006 ~ December 16, 2015  Happy 10th Birthday to my sweet FurAngel Gibson on his first birthday in Heaven. If you were to ask me a month ago, I'd tell you this certainly was not how I was planning on spending today. But then again, we never do plan for these days, do we? While we know the day is inevitable, we secretly hope it never comes, that maybe it will be forgotten by fate... I spent most of today reminiscing...looking at photos and videos of Gibson with me and his pack family. I had hoped today would be similar to birthdays of the past - a day of celebrating with Gibson and the FiveSibes, complete with new toys, a singing toy "cake," Husky games, and a special bone-shaped ice cream cake proudly sporting those double digits 1-0, seven of them beating Canine Epilepsy and the seizure "monster."  Let's eat cake! January 6, 2012 I can see so clearly all those birthdays pas...

--> Do you know someone who is thinking of adding a Siberian Husky to their family? Is a neighbor looking for some training tips for their Husky? Have you thought about hitting the trails - dusty or snowy - with your Sibe? I'm pleased to announce that Part One of my two-part article series on "Is a ‪‎Siberian Husky the Right Breed for You?" is now out in Kings River Life Magazine where I talk to experts in the field all about the magnificent breed of the Siberian Husky, touching on traits, habits, urban mushing, therapy work, rescued Huskies, and more!  Read (and comment if you'd like)  HERE !    Kings River Life Magazine   *Part Two coming in next issue!*  A special thanks goes out to BlogPaws ! Through my membership as a pet parent, Husky blogger, photojournalist, and author, the Kings River Life editor and I were able to connect for this very special series.

Happy Woo Year, Everyone! Bandit, above, is ready for a fresh new year...and so am I! This year has been an emotional rollercoaster of a ride for family, and many of our friends as well. We here at #FiveSibes wish everyone:  A year full of peace, good health, happiness, and love.  Forever homes for all homeless pets.  C heers to making fond new memories, while always cherishing past memories.  And a reminder to always embrace those you love. “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” — TS Eliot - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/happy-new-year-2016-24-inspirational-quotes-and-greetings-to-start-the-year-on-a-happy-note/#sthash.rKbcZ2Xb.dpuf " For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” ~TS Eliot ...

Oh, how miss this beautiful boy. Two weeks today since I last held him, kissed his velvety nose, received his precious Gibbie kisses, and looked into those soulful blue eyes (with the one parti-eye that always made him look as though he was winking!). Today, Gibson's ashes are ready, and when we have our first beautiful gentle snowfall, he will become part of our land, the wind, and the snow, the home he loved, for always. Love you forever, my sweet Gibbie. My warrior. My K9 hero. ❤ ‪ "I'm coming home I'm coming home Tell the world I'm coming home Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday I know my kingdom awaits... I'm coming home, I'm coming home Tell the world that I'm coming I'm back where I belong..." ~Skylar Grey  #LiveGibStrongForever

We're sharing a fond look back to ‪ Christmas‬ past of 2012, when all ‪ FiveSibes‬ had a surprise visit from ‪ Santa‬ ! How excited they were! Gibson bestowed his famous Gibbie kisses on the jolly ol' elf! What a wonderful, magical Christmas that was! My...how time flies... From all of us here at the FiveSibes, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, full of love and special memories. "Life is only traveled once; today's moment becomes tomorrow's memory. Enjoy every moment..." ~Unknown     Flashback Fridays are brought to you by us - the FiveSibes - and our co-host, Love is being owned by a Husky , each Friday. We hope you'll find a photo or video from Memory Lane, post it, and link up to our Blog Hop each week! If you don't catch it on Friday, you can link up any time during the week! To catch our past Flashbacks, just enter "Flashback Friday" in the search box. We hope you'll come join us! We are...