Jen Thompson

Two sled dogs barreling down a snowy trail, pulling a dog sled, no musher in sight.

A snapshot of our friend’s first time on the sled.
Pictured are Spark & Avon Barksdale, sans musher Emma.
She was a rockstar and was able to get back on and finish the run
#uglydogs

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Wags, a black Alaskan husky, in profile in front of a window reflecting twinkle lights.

Happy Holidays 🎄💚❄️

Wishing everyone peace, joy & light 🤍

I was just thinking we might have to go out with the snowmobile too

It’s this XL Benebone-type chew I bought for one of the big dogs, who completely ignored it. Barksdale on the other hand….

I should also add, do we chew on this bone? No. We only carry the bone.

She was FAR less enthusiastic about the rain😂😆

A black dog smiling as his human stands in the hole he happily dug that afternoon.

It’s like he’s a fisherman taking a photo with his prize catch😆

He would be happy to help!

Charlie would probably say the same😂

Charlie, a large black dog, sitting at the edge of one of the large holes he likes to dig.

Black dog looking majestic AF

Smiling black dog (Charlie) and cranky looking tri color dog (Tots) after a rainy atv run

Charlie, a super leggy sweet boy who can run anywhere. He and his brother Ernee tend to run next to each other most days, they are the biggest dogs on the team.

In the summer he likes to dig giant holes and sit inside of them. So he keeps me busy landscaping in the off season.

A husky (or malamute) howls at the sky next to a sign on a fence reading “NO DOGS ALLOWED.”

it was probably a mistake teaching him to read

Hard to tell 😂😆

In her free time she enjoys brewery tours & eating absolutely everything she can get her paws on.

This little beastie is Otter 🦦

She weighs in at a whopping 38lbs, the smallest dog with the biggest heart. Otter is able to lead but prefers to backseat drive from point.

She is from Mackeys Alaskan Distance Dogs & is a squeaky little love bug who has never met a stranger #uglydogs

Donate to Support Sam and Tucker and Dogs After the Fire, organized by Ryne Olson Last night, Sam and Tucker lost most of their material belongings in a house… Ryne Olson needs your support for Support Sam and Tucker and Dogs After the Fire

Hey y'all. The coldest time can be one of the biggest risks of fire. If you know us you know we wouldn't have gotten to Iditarod without Sam. If you can, help her and Tucker rebuild and stay warm. gofund.me/0d014c986

Avons favorite thing in the world is this bone. I have roughly 50 pictures of her with this bone in her mouth, and she is constantly burying it and digging it back up.

Introducing : Avon Barksdale

She joined us from Lost Lake Racing in 2023. Avon is 4yo & runs primarily in team. She doesn’t have any desire to lead, but she is one of the biggest cheerleaders.

Avon gets along with & can run next to everyone, but really loves running next to Otter. #uglydogs

I’ll have to get some introductions going then 🤍

We were able to get on a sled before February this year!

Still not enough snow to run big teams but we’ll take it.

Wags & Beluga in lead with Spark, Bobbi Boucher, Ernee, and Charlie.

Tots was pretty stoked to be leading a team on Saturday. Hoping she soaks up all the wisdom from Spark, who turned 10 in May.

Father of the year award goes to Tupac! Thank you guys SO much 🖤

Tupac stole my credit card to sponsor his daughter for the race season. They have other dogs that need sponsorship, some of Snotty’s nieces and nephews need sponsors. #uglydogs