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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · 13d

And Markey Mark. We'll rope him in too lol.

Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · 14d

I just realized this will be the first time we've ever done a race at the same time 😱 7 years and we've never even both run the Solstice.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · 14d

@ataokennel.bsky.social and I are both signed up for the T-Dog 200!! Let the season begin!! #uglydogs

Sarah and Will stand in front of a banner that reads "Tanana Valley Sled Dog Races: THE T-DOG"

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · 23d

Right?! The matching flop ears kill me. Too adorable 😭

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · 23d

Annie and Furiosa rode around with me most of yesterday so I could take them to a vet appointment while @ataokennel.bsky.social is out of town. They hung out like the perfect sweet angels they are. Seriously considering kidnapping them regularly for emotional errand-running support. #uglydogs

Furiosa, a black and tan Alaskan husky, lounges next to Annie, a white Alaskan husky, on a blanket across the backseat of Sarah's truck. Both of their left ears are adorably flopped forward.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Sep 27

I think it was betrayal. She was very excited to see me when I first arrived but I think at this moment she was thinking I brought the vet purely to torment her 😂

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Sep 26

Have no fear, aggressive sighing was definitely involved in this pose 😂

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Sep 25

Pepper is waiting "patiently" for sled season.
#uglydogs

Pepper, a Siberian Husky, gazes longingly out the window at falling yellow leaves.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Sep 24

On this day, 7 years ago, I ran with @ataokennel.bsky.social for the first time after happening to meet @goggdog42.bsky.social at a theater event. I am so grateful for the last seven years of friendship and growth I've had with you both and the team. I'll never be able to say thank you enough ❤️

Dog team pulling a red 4wheeler driven by Sarah down a muddy dirt road. Annie and Rey are in lead, followed by Ophelia and Egret, Nala, Max and R2D2, and Cassidy and Sundance in wheel.

A gang line stretches out across grass from a red 4wheeler in front of a log house. Sarah bends over Rey as she hooks her to the front of the gang line.

Sarah sits on a wood floor surrounded by bins and baskets of dog booties she is sorting.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Sep 24

It's been a super busy summer/fall but we got our first little dusting of snow last night! It will be a while still before we're on sleds but I am so excited for this season!
#uglydogs

A wooden deck with fallen birch leaves coated with a light dusting of snow. A forest of birch and spruce stands behind the deck.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jul 6

lol so we just discovered yesterday that she misspelled Persistence in her design so you possess a very limited first edition sticker 🤣 She's made a corrected design though so if you would like I'll send you one of those.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 30

Lol oh absolutely

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 29

Thank you! I had a lot of fantastic help from other troop leaders.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 29

I apologize, I don't want to totally derail the conversation. From what I gather it sounds like you're set for now but I just want to confirm that you're getting what you need.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 29

Lol someone asked how I continuously had so much energy and a positive attitude and I was like "it's like mushing but warmer" 🤣 my special interests combo is making more sense now.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 29

Lol I love that. Thank you! I'm pooped but had a fantastic time.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 29

Lmao then that was the highest of compliments. That's the sort of energy I live for 🤪

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 29

I'm not sure what bleral is but I think that was a compliment 😂 I'm also not fully sure whats happening as I've been off in the woods with 100 girl scouts all weekend but I hope you're safe and doing ok! Mush love 💚

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 21

Lol I was so delightfully overwhelmed by the #uglydogs ❤️ I was exactly 0% prepared but I think that made it even better honestly. I'm still processing how incredible that experience was and continues to be.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thank you for sharing 💕 Most of the fundraising efforts are going towards Fiona being able to race this season. However, teaching her has been a big motivator for me to get out and get past some mental blocks so indirectly, helping her helps me and is greatly appreciated by both of us 💕💕💕

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thank you! She was so excited to see it all come together! I wish I would have gotten a video.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 21

If you would like to support her from afar, you can donate directly and find merch that she designed here: www.persistencemushing.com/jointheteam There's a link to donate to Persistence in general but there's also one that goes directly to her. Your support would mean the world to her 💕

Join the Team — Persistence Mushing

www.persistencemushing.com

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 21

Fiona is spending the summer working hard to raise funds for mushing this winter, to go to FFA Nationals and help her Girl Scout troop do cool things! She's out at the Two Rivers Makers Market today!

#uglydogs

Fiona and her bestie stand behind a stand selling Italian sodas, firestarters and s'mores.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · Jun 14

That's what I was afraid of too but now that I know, I would have preferred AI.

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Sarah Dawn Harman @persistencemushing.bsky.social · May 29

Hey if you know any gals in Western WA looking for a fun summer activity, they should check out this camp! Between being a camper and a volunteer this will be my 13th year attending! It's through Girl Scouts but kids don't need to be active members to come to camp!

Camp flyer reads over a ghost themed background: Summerween Last Chance! Registration closes at midnight on Saturday May 31st, 2025!

Celebrating Kayak Community Camp's 40th anniversary! July 20-26.

Swimming! Boating! Paddleboarding! Songs! Archery! Costumes! Carnival Games! Crafts! Skits! Halloween Party! Dance! BBQ! Dunk Tank!

Visit our website for more details & information on how to register: www.kayakcommunitycamp.com