If you have a dog who is related to Watkins or Snotty, even distantly, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a cheek swab to contribute to the research. All costs will be covered by myself. Please reach out to me via Facebook DM or my email [email protected] .

Hello friends! I've been keeping this under wraps for a long time, but finally ready to share. Watkins has Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), the same disease @beccaj.bsky.social 's Snotty had. I am working with the University of Minnesota to research PCD in Alaskan Huskies. gofund.me/64be706ff

Good morning #UglyDogs! In the last 2 years we've dealt with a 50% cut in our federal funding, with more expected to come. If you feel moved to join in ensuring victims and survivors of crimes have free legal services, today is a great day to do it! Thank you❤️ www.coloradogives.org/organization...

Hi all my #UglyDog friends. I’m working with a brand new dog rescue in my community. They opened early because a notorious puppy mill was FINALLY shut down. They took in 12 females, 8 puppies, and 3 are about to give birth. I’ll post ways to help in the next post but how cute is this mom to be.

Despite our 60 degree weather today, I decided it is tree decorating day. I also decided to share the fun. 🎄 1/

#UglyDogs, I finally watched Folktales this morning and it was such a delight! If you've been putting it off too, I highly recommend, especially on a cold and quiet morning.

A rare amount of cuddling going on with Apollo and Layla this afternoon!

Mammogram for this year is done!

I agree Layla, Apollo should not have brought all that dirt inside! #UglyDogs

Hey #UglyDogs, It's here--and it's SO beautiful and fun! I couldn't remember how many I ordered, and was thrilled to get 4 in the mail just now. It's just perfect @blairbraverman.bsky.social ♥️

Hey y'all, if anyone can help Kat in her cancer recovery & her husband in his surgery recovery, please chip in what you can &/or RT 💜 Colon cancer is beatable! We can help her do this! #UglyDogs gofund.me/7eb98cdb3

#UglyDogs who know me, know I love my job, but it can be hard; especially when the legal system fails the victims I work with. Today was one of those days. My pups provided some much needed respite, but I would gladly take pics of yours today too!

@quincemountain.bsky.social I believe today is your birthday? 🎈🎉 Sending you very sincere wishes for the comfort of half lifetime of adventures and memories, and much excitement for all that is to come! #UglyDogs

We had a little outing to the local state park this morning and I was delighted to see prairie dogs, deer, a hot air balloon landing and being deflated, fancy model airplanes flying, and boats. Everything but a train. A lovely Sunday morning 🌄.

If you're a 1L starting law school in coming weeks, just remember: You're *supposed to* feel a bit confused at first. It's normal. Law is like a language. You learn it best through immersion. You'll take a few weeks to get to speed. This may help, too: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

An update on what we’ve been up to the last few weeks: www.theurbanmushers.com/p/happy-birt...

This week, we're supporting Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center. The nonprofit helps victims and survivors of violence throughout Colorado by answering their questions, providing advocacy and support and directing legal representation. Together, we can help.

Just dropped Layla off for a dental day, and feeling anxious. #UglyDogs send all your good vibes please!

www.nytimes.com/athletic/641... #UglyDogs

I met this very sweet gal at a brewery tonight! She is clearly in charge of the place. #UglyDogs

Its Officially Official—I am hitting the Iditarod Trail again this February as part of #ITIalaska. I will be skiing 350 miles solo to McGrath, but you can be part of the team! (1/2)

I know everyone is struggling but I need help. Due to my loss of income, dad & I are at risk of losing the house from debt. Any help/reskeet you can give me to hold onto this house until we're better situated to sell it vs losing it would be greatly appreciated. gofund.me/fa508967

Hey #UglyDogs, look what I saw today!

There is a lovely letter about @quincemountain.bsky.social in the Anchorage Daily News today! #uglydogs #iditarod

#UglyDogs Q posted a hilarious but needed “wedding registry” for the Kobuk 440. Donate if you can and at least read through it for a giggle if your finances are tapped out! www.zola.com/registry/bra...

This is such a frustrating and angering situation that did not start in WA but I am so thankful it has apparently ended in WA. If you knew all of the details you'd be raging. The details they can share are rage worthy enough but... ugh. If you can help, please do. www.gofundme.com/f/help-23-ab...

This is a nice way to start a birthday weekend! Book and coffee also present. (Not actually as nice as the big news about Q yesterday afternoon, but also quite perfect!)

The comment process in this is a little complicated- the replies to the post give some advice on navigating. If trans healthcare is something you care about, consider commenting. Heck, if a trans person is someone you care about, even.

The #igivearod2025 totals are in! This drive in honor of Quince Mountain's #Iditarod run brought in a record $138,646, breaking the previous 2019 record of $127,500. This brings the sum total of all #igivearod drives to an amazing $525,720 to support Alaska school projects and organizations.

We’ve arrived to Nome, The Widow’s Lamp has been extinguished signaling all mushers are safely off the trail, and the spreadsheet is locked! We will work on updating the final tally for you all in the next day or so. Thank you so much for all your support, shares, matches! #igivearod #UglyDogs

We will have to wait a little bit for the spreadsheet elves to calculate the final number but I am absolutely stunned by what you all have done. Thank you all so very much for the wonderful 2 weeks. It was a great pleasure to see so many old new faces again. #UglyDogs #RushtoNome

I would LOVE to see each of the orgs we highlighted during this year's #Igivearod surpass $2,025. Here's a thread of the "Red Lantern" orgs that need some help getting there 🧵 #Uglydogs #Igivearod #MusherSky bit.ly/igivearod2025

#iguvearod2025 A small break from Donors Choose for some additional cheerleading #UglyDogs A small thread There are currently 3 organizations that are under $1k in donations. 1/5

Good morning amazing #uglydogs !! I want to make a plug for a few more #igivearod donations to StoryWorks: www.akhf.org/donate I've given to them each year, because if there is one thing we all know, it's the power of stories to bring people together!

This is the best kind of retail therapy! I just gave a bit more, as it's much more fulfilling than other things I could have spent money on this weekend. #uglydogs are the best!

Dear reader: they could. Took you all of 2 hours. 🤣

With the Red Lantern still on trail, there’s plenty of time remaining to contribute to #igivearod! Don’t forget to list your donation on the spreadsheet and reach out to @mac-b5.stickimporters.com to count it for the for the match-match-match! Bit.ly/igivearod2025 #MusherSky

We’ve just reached $50,000 in funds for 92 DonorsChoose projects in 46 schools! Combined with the $14,000 raised for worthy other causes (including rescue sled dogs!), the #igivearod currently stands at a total of $66,552! #UglyDogs #MusherSky

We are six days into the Iditarod, and six days into the Igivarod. The leaders on the trail are starting to make the northward run back to Kaltag and the y'all have raised over $26,000 for Alaska school projects and other Alaska nonprofit organizations!! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Hey, if you're feeling down right now because of the *gestures around* please know that there are a whole big lot of amazing people doing good things. Right now while the Iditarod is happening, #Igivearod is too, funding classrooms and charities and projects in Alaska. igivearod.com #SpreadLove

I provide tech support for @igivearod.bsky.social, which raises money for Alaskan rural schools and nonprofits during the Iditarod. So far this year over $21,000 has been raised! Donating is easy, and DonorsChoose makes funding specific projects super simple! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

#UglyDogs, Q is into Manley now, and on the camera

Traditional Fat Tuesday dinner!

@maddow.msnbc.com @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com My husband, Leo, says the Dems should turn their back on the speech tonight and let their guests face him instead.

Meant to post the link here… I’m frazzled, sorry… gofund.me/2fe61959

With your help, Q became the first openly trans musher in Iditarod history. This year, he's ready to complete the journey. Thank you so much to everyone who's supported the team in different ways! If you're moved to contribute, we are doing some final fundraising for expenses ❤️ #uglydogs

Happy Birthday @rileyharden.bsky.social 🎉🎉 I hope the coming year is the best yet.

Our big white goober Lobo (he’s why I feel such love for Wickson) just came out of surgery. Such relief, y’all. The whole story is here gofund.me/4ed370a7 Zero obligation to donate but please hug your fuzzy beloveds for me. #uglydogs

Happy birthday @uwmeg97.bsky.social ! I hope you have many more adventures in the coming year (and decade)

A reminder: recurring (monthly) donations, even small, help organizations plan and provide sustainability. I added 2 more groups to my monthly giving today, hoping my collective $100/mo. can help the fight for abortion rights, trans rights, immigration protection, and gun safety. Every bit helps!