Samantha
@samanthakm.bsky.social
New here. She/her. Disabled. Always tired (no really, severe ME/CFS). Animal lover. #Uglydogs
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Well, this looks like a very good chance to finally get a marker for PCD.
If the gene can be isolated, a test may be possible in the future.
I've known Snotty.
Most of us have.
Let's do this in her memory.
I will add $50 to any donation until the goal is met.
1/2
#UglyDogs
#MusherSky
If the gene can be isolated, a test may be possible in the future.
I've known Snotty.
Most of us have.
Let's do this in her memory.
I will add $50 to any donation until the goal is met.
1/2
#UglyDogs
#MusherSky
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
gofund.me/64be706ff
Donate to Researching Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Alaskan Huskies, organized by Melissa Mendelson
My name is Melissa Mendelson, and I am working with the Unive… Melissa Mendelson needs your support for Researching Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Alaskan Huskies
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December 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Well, this looks like a very good chance to finally get a marker for PCD.
If the gene can be isolated, a test may be possible in the future.
I've known Snotty.
Most of us have.
Let's do this in her memory.
I will add $50 to any donation until the goal is met.
1/2
#UglyDogs
#MusherSky
If the gene can be isolated, a test may be possible in the future.
I've known Snotty.
Most of us have.
Let's do this in her memory.
I will add $50 to any donation until the goal is met.
1/2
#UglyDogs
#MusherSky
Today has been a big rest day so please enjoy these photos of friends I made at the animal rescue/botanic garden yesterday. Most of these were surrendered pets or 'animal attractions' for tourist businesses.
December 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Today has been a big rest day so please enjoy these photos of friends I made at the animal rescue/botanic garden yesterday. Most of these were surrendered pets or 'animal attractions' for tourist businesses.
We went to Kite Beach today. It was very cool to watch.
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We went to Kite Beach today. It was very cool to watch.
We made it to Cabo Verde and have successfully procured snacks and naps. I'm very grateful for assistance staff and painkillers.
It seems as though (touch wood 🪵) my power chair came out with only a few scuffs and scratches for its trouble, which might be a miracle.
Next comes naps in the sun!
It seems as though (touch wood 🪵) my power chair came out with only a few scuffs and scratches for its trouble, which might be a miracle.
Next comes naps in the sun!
December 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We made it to Cabo Verde and have successfully procured snacks and naps. I'm very grateful for assistance staff and painkillers.
It seems as though (touch wood 🪵) my power chair came out with only a few scuffs and scratches for its trouble, which might be a miracle.
Next comes naps in the sun!
It seems as though (touch wood 🪵) my power chair came out with only a few scuffs and scratches for its trouble, which might be a miracle.
Next comes naps in the sun!
This is where I'm going for Christmas. I am currently trying to convince my sister to bake me some sea-salted banana bread.
Banana containers clear-up operation under way on Sussex beaches
Response teams start clearing cargo from containers that fell from a ship in the Solent.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This is where I'm going for Christmas. I am currently trying to convince my sister to bake me some sea-salted banana bread.
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Happy International Cheetah Day to Rachel, Xena, Themba, Ajani and Lunis - our coalition of cheetahs 🐆
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy International Cheetah Day to Rachel, Xena, Themba, Ajani and Lunis - our coalition of cheetahs 🐆
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Happy birthday to Dexter! The weather cleared up enough for us to have a brief potato adventure with the party hat.
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Happy birthday to Dexter! The weather cleared up enough for us to have a brief potato adventure with the party hat.
November 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Happy birthday to Dexter! The weather cleared up enough for us to have a brief potato adventure with the party hat.
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Linda is asking for an awooooo at 1pm pacific tomorrow.
You be the judge as to why.
We will send the love and the peace up.
You be the judge as to why.
We will send the love and the peace up.
November 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Right chaps, Potato is 10 tomorrow!(ish, we know November, so gave him the same date as Clara).
Bearing in mind the wind has been huffing and puffing and blowing wheelie bins down and the rain has been equally terrible, does anyone have any suggestions for how we should celebrate?
#UglyDogs
Bearing in mind the wind has been huffing and puffing and blowing wheelie bins down and the rain has been equally terrible, does anyone have any suggestions for how we should celebrate?
#UglyDogs
November 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Right chaps, Potato is 10 tomorrow!(ish, we know November, so gave him the same date as Clara).
Bearing in mind the wind has been huffing and puffing and blowing wheelie bins down and the rain has been equally terrible, does anyone have any suggestions for how we should celebrate?
#UglyDogs
Bearing in mind the wind has been huffing and puffing and blowing wheelie bins down and the rain has been equally terrible, does anyone have any suggestions for how we should celebrate?
#UglyDogs
I needed this today and I thought that you might too.
Drusilla's (zoo) isn't on here, and I know that Insta links can be hit or miss for some people, so I have downloaded and uploaded for you all, because everyone deserves a bintlet video.
Mwah 😘
#UglyDogs
Drusilla's (zoo) isn't on here, and I know that Insta links can be hit or miss for some people, so I have downloaded and uploaded for you all, because everyone deserves a bintlet video.
Mwah 😘
#UglyDogs
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I needed this today and I thought that you might too.
Drusilla's (zoo) isn't on here, and I know that Insta links can be hit or miss for some people, so I have downloaded and uploaded for you all, because everyone deserves a bintlet video.
Mwah 😘
#UglyDogs
Drusilla's (zoo) isn't on here, and I know that Insta links can be hit or miss for some people, so I have downloaded and uploaded for you all, because everyone deserves a bintlet video.
Mwah 😘
#UglyDogs
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November 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I'm so grumpy today. I had to do two things earlier this week and have slept for a couple of days, but have been super grumpy when I'm awake and I don't know why! I'm not even in enough pain to justify why I'm so uncomfortable in my skin.
Here's an iguana who wants to fight my wheelchair.
Mood.
Here's an iguana who wants to fight my wheelchair.
Mood.
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I'm so grumpy today. I had to do two things earlier this week and have slept for a couple of days, but have been super grumpy when I'm awake and I don't know why! I'm not even in enough pain to justify why I'm so uncomfortable in my skin.
Here's an iguana who wants to fight my wheelchair.
Mood.
Here's an iguana who wants to fight my wheelchair.
Mood.
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This was updated today, and i just donated to give it a kickstart. We are so close to the goal. Who will push it over the finish line? #uglydogs
November 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This was updated today, and i just donated to give it a kickstart. We are so close to the goal. Who will push it over the finish line? #uglydogs
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My toxic trait is believing I can do normal human things without my body making me pay for it later
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My toxic trait is believing I can do normal human things without my body making me pay for it later
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I'm so offended when my body decides to flare.
I gave you a vegetable last week! How could you?!
I gave you a vegetable last week! How could you?!
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I'm so offended when my body decides to flare.
I gave you a vegetable last week! How could you?!
I gave you a vegetable last week! How could you?!
I feel like everyone might need a snow leopard pumpkin video.
Here is one courtesy of Northumberland Zoo (not on here, as far as I can see).
Enjoy, #UglyDogs 😊
Here is one courtesy of Northumberland Zoo (not on here, as far as I can see).
Enjoy, #UglyDogs 😊
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I feel like everyone might need a snow leopard pumpkin video.
Here is one courtesy of Northumberland Zoo (not on here, as far as I can see).
Enjoy, #UglyDogs 😊
Here is one courtesy of Northumberland Zoo (not on here, as far as I can see).
Enjoy, #UglyDogs 😊
Not to brag, but I did indeed get my shit together. Today I have had a shower and got dressed and got in the car to tag along to the Komodo Dragon guy chat.
A shower is usually my accomplishment for at least two days. I am killing it. (And by it, I mean my body will kill me later 😂)
A shower is usually my accomplishment for at least two days. I am killing it. (And by it, I mean my body will kill me later 😂)
I am so tired but I really need to get my shit together because David is going to speak to a Komodo Dragon guy tomorrow and I am determined to tag along.
October 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Not to brag, but I did indeed get my shit together. Today I have had a shower and got dressed and got in the car to tag along to the Komodo Dragon guy chat.
A shower is usually my accomplishment for at least two days. I am killing it. (And by it, I mean my body will kill me later 😂)
A shower is usually my accomplishment for at least two days. I am killing it. (And by it, I mean my body will kill me later 😂)
I am so tired but I really need to get my shit together because David is going to speak to a Komodo Dragon guy tomorrow and I am determined to tag along.
October 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I am so tired but I really need to get my shit together because David is going to speak to a Komodo Dragon guy tomorrow and I am determined to tag along.
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Just a reminder that many animal shelters also have a “pet food pantry” for people in need. And many food pantries will also accept pet food donations.
Some people may now need to redirect pet-food funds towards their own needs or choose to go hungry in order to ensure their pets do not.
Some people may now need to redirect pet-food funds towards their own needs or choose to go hungry in order to ensure their pets do not.
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Just a reminder that many animal shelters also have a “pet food pantry” for people in need. And many food pantries will also accept pet food donations.
Some people may now need to redirect pet-food funds towards their own needs or choose to go hungry in order to ensure their pets do not.
Some people may now need to redirect pet-food funds towards their own needs or choose to go hungry in order to ensure their pets do not.
Clara would like to know who said she's asleep and why they're lying about her...
Right after this brief period of resting her eyes.
Right after this brief period of resting her eyes.
October 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Clara would like to know who said she's asleep and why they're lying about her...
Right after this brief period of resting her eyes.
Right after this brief period of resting her eyes.
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Inny and Gordito show us just how graceful they are underwater (and how enthusiastic they are for food) in this #KeeperCam footage! 🦦
October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Inny and Gordito show us just how graceful they are underwater (and how enthusiastic they are for food) in this #KeeperCam footage! 🦦
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