Habibi Bears l The Sirius Fellowship

Habibi Bears l The Sirius Fellowship The breed created for today’s world. Welcome to the world of Habibi Bears & Hannah’s Heart Foundation
(2)

Oh hello red babies! They are starting to arrive! 🤗Who is excited? Drop an emoji for these cuties!!
06/23/2026

Oh hello red babies! They are starting to arrive!

🤗Who is excited?

Drop an emoji for these cuties!!

If you needed a little extra joy today, consider this your puppy pause.And if you'd like an even bigger dose of puppy ha...
06/21/2026

If you needed a little extra joy today, consider this your puppy pause.

And if you'd like an even bigger dose of puppy happiness, our nursery is full of little companions growing, exploring, and preparing for the families they're meant to meet.

✨ Visit our current nursery and follow their journey.
https://www.habibibears.com/therapeutic-companion-dogs-for-autism-adhd/

What is a familiar?It's probably not what most people think.It's not about ownership.It's not about commands.It's not ev...
06/18/2026

What is a familiar?

It's probably not what most people think.

It's not about ownership.
It's not about commands.
It's not even about having the "perfect" dog.

It's about connection. The kind that develops slowly through trust, shared experiences, and everyday moments. The kind that can't be rushed.

The kind that changes both lives.

Around here, we call that the Familiar Bond.

I've become increasingly fascinated by the spaces we create and how they influence the way we feel.When people visit the...
06/17/2026

I've become increasingly fascinated by the spaces we create and how they influence the way we feel.

When people visit the enrichment center, they often notice the puppies first. But what they're really noticing is the environment around them.

The calm.
The rhythm.
The absence of chaos.

Over the years I've learned that not every moment needs to be exciting. In fact, some of the most important moments happen when nothing much is happening at all.

A puppy resting in a sunbeam.
A quiet corner to observe the world.
A familiar routine that feels safe and predictable.

These things may seem simple, but they matter. That's what sanctuary means to me.

Not a room.
Not a crate.
Not a specific place.
A feeling.
A feeling of safety.
A feeling of calm.

A feeling of being able to fully exhale.

In a world that often feels busy, loud, and overwhelming, I think we all need a little more sanctuary.

What Happens When Someone Finally Feels Understood?I think one of the greatest gifts we can give another living being is...
06/16/2026

What Happens When Someone Finally Feels Understood?

I think one of the greatest gifts we can give another living being is the feeling of being understood.

Not managed.
Not fixed.
Not constantly corrected.
Just understood.

I've seen so many children carrying the weight of trying to fit into a world that often moves too fast, feels too loud, and asks them to be something they're not. Day after day, they're navigating expectations, sensory overload, social situations, and all the little things most people don't even think about.

Then something beautiful happens. A companion enters their life.

Not someone asking anything from them.
Not someone expecting them to explain themselves.
Not someone measuring their progress.

Just a steady presence that shows up exactly as they are.
And for the first time in a long time, they can exhale.

I've watched children who struggle to connect suddenly have a best friend beside them. I've watched anxious children find comfort in the quiet companionship of a dog resting at their feet. I've watched families tell me that the biggest change wasn't what the dog did, it was how their child felt.

Seen.
Accepted.
Safe.
Understood.

Maybe that's why these relationships are so powerful. Because at the end of the day, whether we're children, adults, or dogs, I think we're all looking for the same thing.

We all want to know that someone understands us exactly as we are.

One of my favorite areas in the enrichment center is what I call the calm space.When people think about raising puppies,...
06/15/2026

One of my favorite areas in the enrichment center is what I call the calm space.

When people think about raising puppies, they often picture the exciting parts. The playing, the exploring, the adventures, and all the adorable chaos that comes with a litter of puppies.

Those things are important, but so is learning how to rest.

Every day the puppies have opportunities to slow down, settle, and simply be. It's a quiet space where they can decompress, observe, nap, or just watch the world go by without being expected to do anything.

I think we sometimes underestimate how important this is, not just for puppies, but for all of us.

The ability to move from excitement back into a calm, regulated state is a life skill. It's part of building resilience. It's part of learning how to navigate the world without becoming overwhelmed by it.

That's one of the reasons calm is such a big focus here. We don't want puppies who are constantly stimulated. We want puppies who are comfortable with both activity and stillness.

Watching them choose the calm space on their own is always one of my favorite things. They'll play hard, explore, wrestle with their siblings, and then you'll see one wander over, curl up in a cozy spot, and just take a moment to reset.

There's something really beautiful about that.

In a world that often feels busy and overstimulating, the calm space reminds me that sometimes the most important thing we can teach is how to simply slow down.

One of the things that has always made me uncomfortable is how quickly we rush to fix things. 🐾A child is struggling, an...
06/12/2026

One of the things that has always made me uncomfortable is how quickly we rush to fix things. 🐾

A child is struggling, and immediately everyone starts looking for what needs to change.

A dog is overwhelmed, and immediately everyone starts looking for a solution.

But what if the first step isn't fixing?
What if the first step is understanding?

Some of the most incredible children I've ever met experience the world differently. They feel deeply. They notice things others miss. They move through life in their own way and on their own timeline.

The same is true of these dogs.

I've found that when we stop focusing on what's "wrong" and start paying attention to what's being communicated, something shifts. We become more patient. More curious. More connected.

And often, that connection is where the real transformation begins.

That's why I've always believed the goal isn't to create a perfect child or a perfect dog.

The goal is to create an environment where both can thrive. 💫🥰

🐞 Ladybug is spending the weekend with this little cutie. 🐾🌟Sam’s daughter Tanner is completely smitten and honestly, sa...
06/11/2026

🐞 Ladybug is spending the weekend with this little cutie. 🐾🌟

Sam’s daughter Tanner is completely smitten and honestly, same. Watching Ladybug with her just confirms everything we already knew about this girl.

Tanner said it best: “Ladybug is going to fill her person’s heart with so much joy.”

She’s a natural. Look at those sparkling smiles and eyes, both of them.

Ladybug has had the most beautiful start here in our enrichment center, potty training, crate training, meeting loving humans of every age, learning that the world is a safe and wonderful place. This weekend she’s practicing alone time at Sam’s, which is the next step in her journey toward becoming someone’s familiar.

Full sleepover report coming soon. 👀🐾

She’s bubbly and gentle and observant and uplifting. She’s extraordinary with children and other dogs. And if you’ve recently lost a dog and your home feels too quiet, Ladybug has this gift of walking straight into that space and filling it with something you didn’t know you still had room for.

She’s waiting for her person. Is that you?

Link in bio to reach out. 🤍

Address

Spokane, WA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Habibi Bears l The Sirius Fellowship posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Habibi Bears l The Sirius Fellowship:

Shortcuts

Share

Category