#uglydogs Sol is in need of help to keep her home. She has art for your walls, an Amazon wish list and a PayPal if you are able.

Sol@solexposure.bsky.social · last wk.

3 days left to make rent that I have zero of. $3 in my bank account. A broke down car. And I just got laid off of one of my jobs. Honestly, I have to laugh at this point. Not sure how to even live in my car w/ my 2 cats & 2 dogs since it can’t even currently run. Wow. Life is…great.

The Yukon Quest International Association (Canada) is proud to announce the return of the Yukon Quest in 2027. Racing will officially begin in Whitehorse on February 6, 2027, with two races for mushers to undertake one of the world’s most iconic sled dog challenges - the YQ550 and the YQ300.

Instead of asking chatgpt, why not ask a librarian? You'll get real answers and they won't tell you to kill yourself.

#UglyDogs If you are a circ librarian in the DC area I will be posting two jobs very soon. Happy to discuss the good/bad/ugly with people I recognize or you endorse off line. Note, I do not have moving costs to offer.

Today is the start of rent making week. I’m a bit lost for words as this month has been so difficult w/ only 2 sales. Right now, I’ll need to sell at least 14 framed pieces (or 28 prints) to have rent. Feeling lost w/ that weight, however, I’m putting together some really lovely thank you gift sets.

After 50 years on Route 27, we're opening something new. The Artist Co-Op @ Maine Pottery is dedicated gallery space for Maine artists of all kinds -- potters, painters, jewelers, woodworkers, glass artists, printmakers. artists.maiepottery.com/apply

Please, bsky. Please share this widely. Sol is a beautiful sol who has an incredible body of work. We can't afford to lose our artists in these times. I know we are all in pain. But at least share if you can't afford anything on her page. This is crushing me. #art #beauty #uglydogs #photography

Sol@solexposure.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Rent will be due soon. I’ve made *1* sale this whole month. I’ve only been able to pay 1/4 bills I have. No groceries have been bought. The pets are good & fed & I am thankful for that. I’ve had tough months before but nothing like this, so I’ve been thinking about art not being my path any longer.

Because I so badly need any sales - all specials in the feed, including all the ones on the sets, and the buy 2 prints & pick out a 3rd on me - are all good! Thank you so much for looking/sharing.

#UglyDogs #IGiveARod The donation tracker says we are just under 20K -- can we push it over that before the current Red Lantern gets to WM? Or how about we push it over that mark just because this is what we do? Here's my doggo, whose run/rest schedule is about 15 min/6 hours.

#UglyDogs the back of the musher pack are going to stay in White Mountain until tomorrow morning, so we have two more days to donate! Triple match still happening, $154 for every donation, just add it to the spreadsheet or use the Google Form linked there so it gets counted. #Igivearod

Igivearod Fundraising Drive@igivearod.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hello all! There will be more posts to come in the next few days but we're ready to go with igivearod 2026! - www.igivearod.com - bit.ly/igivearod2026 - www.donorschoose.org/igivearod26 We're more stretched than usual at wrangler HQ so apologies & please let us know if you spot any issues!

Always always always read Blair Braverman ‘Their Power Feels Like Mine’: A Dog Sled Racer Says Goodbye to Her Pack www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/m...

Don't forget the 2026 #IGiveARod is happening right now!

Igivearod Fundraising Drive@igivearod.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hello all! There will be more posts to come in the next few days but we're ready to go with igivearod 2026! - www.igivearod.com - bit.ly/igivearod2026 - www.donorschoose.org/igivearod26 We're more stretched than usual at wrangler HQ so apologies & please let us know if you spot any issues!

As week 2 of the Iditarod rolls on, so does the #Igivearod. We are about 30 hours from the winner in Nome, but the giving continues until the red lantern arrives. So far, we have raised almost $10,000!! Plenty of good schools and charities can still use help though! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

IGiveARod 2026

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#igivearod #UglyDogs. I just made sure that no organization has a zero on the spreadsheet. Thank you to those who make spreadsheet magic, and to those who give of themselves in all ways. It's an honor to do this with all of you. igivearod.com

As much as I never want it to come to this - I’m so under what I need for rent, I need to - I have cameras, lenses & film I could sell. Also some incredible photo books (most collector’s items). Keeping a roof over my pets’ heads is the main priority. Message if interested.

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social This dog lover, Maine connected, lawyer and librarian has tickets and is looking forward to your book tour!

I found a little more to send Raven's way... let's get this one over the top!

Kate@k8c.bsky.social · last yr.

Oh hey #uglydogs I have a tiny windfall. And what better way to use it than to help a friend? So. I will donate $25.00 per $20.00 donation up to 20 donations.

Hey everybody, the @kobuk440.bsky.social has arrived at Bluesky. Give them a follow for race updates and just because they are awesome!! #mushersky #uglydogs

Let's go!

KD @kdluvsdogs.bsky.social · last yr.

What’s up #UglyDogs it looks like Donors Choose wants us to keep going, so here are 4 project that are around $200 or less to finish. 3 of them donation matched by GM Let’s do this. www.donorschoose.org/igivearod25

#UglyDogs I just sent out this signal boost request. Sometimes Mr. Newmark shares teachers' Donors Choose requests with his followers and I am hopeful that he will do the same. If you come across my post in the feed, feel free to repost and maybe it will catch his eye! ;-)

Deb Robison@deblrobison.bsky.social · last yr.

@craignewmark.bsky.social can you signal boost this project to raise money for Alaskan School teachers? the #UglyDogs work with rural Alaskan school teachers during the Iditarod every year to raise funds and we have 6 Donors Choose projects left to go. Thank You! www.donorschoose.org/igivearod25?...

I just had a moment to consider what it would be like if I named a litter of sled blobs after house chores. I could yell, “Laundry! Stop making a mess!” and “Vacuum! What are you eating now?!” #UglyDogs

The very first Sled Dog of the Day here on Bluesky is... Pepé! At nearly 12 years old, she continues to lead her team and came out of retirement to help musher Quince Mountain on this year's Iditarod journey. She made it to Nome with Blair in 2019! Go Pepé & Quince! #uglydogs #iditarod

#UglyDogs Wherever Q's race ends, he's going to tell those dogs that they won, and they will all know it is true. 🐾

Q back in Kaltag. Whatever decision he's making, I trust him! #UglyDogs

#uglydogs #igivearod I finished this one, thanks to the matching donations that are happening now! Let's get stuff done, UglyDogs! ABAWABA!

#uglydogs let’s turn the world crazier than a Swiftie party!!! one friendship bracelet at a time!! this noel’s halfway with 1 day to go www.donorschoose.org/project/holi...

Holidays Happiness: Giving STEM Toys and Books to Preschoolers, a project from Ms. Kress

Help me give my students a book and a STEM toy to make their Christmas brighter. In our preschool, we're honored to work with a wonderful group of students, each bringing unique strengths and f...

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August (they/he)@augustwritesbooks.bsky.social · last yr.

#Uglydogs — if you DM me confirmation of an #Igivearod donation, I’ll mail you a mushing-themed friendship bracelet like the ones some of us made for the ceremonial start. I can do one per person and will go till I run out of beads or the 2025 @igivearod.bsky.social ends, whichever comes first.

#uglydogs Paige into Galena!

Just one day left on this project. Can the #Uglydogs make it happen? #igivarod www.donorschoose.org/project/holi...

Holidays Happiness: Giving STEM Toys and Books to Preschoolers, a project from Ms. Kress

Help me give my students a book and a STEM toy to make their Christmas brighter. In our preschool, we're honored to work with a wonderful group of students, each bringing unique strengths and f...

donorschoose.org

#UglyDogs if you’re stressing over Q’s red lantern status (it’s VERY early!), channel that stress into some good works. You don’t need money, do some Mushergrams (online available this year)! Or knit/crochet something for Skiku or Warm Up America!

Igivearod Fundraising Drive@igivearod.bsky.social · last yr.

What is igivearod? Find out more on our website: igivearod.com There are also nonmonetary ways to give outlined on our website. We also welcome suggestions and ideas! #Iditarod

Good morning!