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Allyson
@reachteachdream.bsky.social
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#UglyDogs.
Educator, mom, dog lover, book lover.
Always a Jersey Girl.
Life's a journey, not a destination - Aerosmith
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Five years ago today (according to GooglePhotos), a leaf landed on Jerry's back. Hope you're enjoying this fall weekend ##UglyDogs
A black and grey pointer-hound mix walks down the sidewalk. A leaf has fallen from a tree onto his back.
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
reachteachdream.bsky.social
So today included a pretty amazing surprise! I can't even! Still pinching myself!
Me with the one, the only Thayne Jasperson.
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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I sadly have no sleeping position pics, but Jerry - my hound who is on the floor in thie pic - sleeps next to my head and Comet - my staffie mix who is on the couch here - sleeps pressed up against my legs.
A mostly black dog lays on a sofa, front paw dangling down, looking at a black and grey dog laying on a striped rug.
September 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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No cheating post the last photo of your pet
Comet, a large black dog with white markings, is very proud of the stick he found on his walk! Jerry, a black and grey hound mix, basks in the sun.
August 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Nope, I totally didn’t spend the last five minutes narrating the conversation between these two bears at Brooks Falls. That was somebody else, not me!
A photo of the Explore.org live cam at Brooks Falls shows two bears who look like they could be playing bitey-face. Birds are gathered on the rock in the background.
August 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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So fun! I added my guys in (Comet on the left, Jerry on the right - Nugget is shy for photos). I teach HS biology - I'm excited to use this with my students!
August 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Currently unconvinced there is a heat advisory
A larger black dog with white markings around his nose and on his belly stands while a medium sized black and grey dog lies in the grass on a sunny day.
July 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Comet and Jerry, reporting for duty!
Comet, a mostly black dog with a white belly and socks, lays in the grass near a pond. Jerry, a black and grey hound mix, soaks in the sun on his front steps.
July 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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He was very happy!
And then Comet got involved (he is very much in his Team Axe Body Spray stage and needed a little reminder about personal space)!
A black dog stands over a black and grey dog who is rolling, belly up, in the grass. The large black dog is in a play bow and rhe black and grey dog leans in to say a word about time and place.
July 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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After a couple of evenings in a row filled with storms, Jerry really enjoyed the sunshine today! #UglyDogs
A grey and black hound rolls in the grass, front paws in the air, speckled belly catching the sun's rays.
July 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Celebrating with my youngest today 💜🩷💜🩷
A birthday cake decorated with pink and purple flowers and Happy Sweet 16 Elle
July 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Comet out there living his best solar charging life, embodying today's WTF forecast 😂 (He begrudgingly came back inside after a few minutes - I was not about to let him overheat!) #UglyDogs
Screenshot from WTF weather app that says "This is a perfect day to have an inappropriate relationship with the sun." A mostly black dog wkth a white streak on his snout and white socks sunbathes in the grass.
June 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Comet and I had a surprise encounter on our dinnertime walk #UglyDogs
A mostly black dog gazes with interest at a deer who just emerged from a yard and crossed the street about 25 yards in front of us The deer makes its way down the sidewalk across the street, apparently just out for an evening stroll, while Comet (my dog) really wants to get over there to join her.
June 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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A snoozing Comet and Jerry wish you peace and calm 💜
A black dog with a white chest sleeps on the sofa with his head dangling off the edge. Below him on the carpet rests a black and grey dappled dog with a red collar.
June 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Jerry made a turtle fren on the trail today #UglyDogs
A black and grey hound / pointer mix on a red leash looks at a small (box?) turtle on a gravel trail
June 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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So so proud of my kid and the exciting things that lie in store for him as he closes this chapter and begins the next.
A sea of students wearing caps and gowns in blue, red, or white fills the floor of an arena.
May 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Sending good thoughts from out whole crew, represented here by a contemplative Comet
May 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Saw some friends on the trail last night; fortunately, the dogs were chill and mostly just curious.
A group of deer grazing; the one on the far right seems to be looking right at me.
May 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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I love my sweet Jerry so much 💜
Jerry, a grey and black hound / pointer mix with the silver snoot of a distinguished gentleman, smiles with his tongue out on the landing od the front steps to his house.
May 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Comet enjoyed the glorious day today - it did get a touch warm midway through the walk, which gave us a nice excuse to sit down and watch the geese and ducks and turtles in the pond. Hope you had the chance to breathe for a minute today, too, #UglyDogs
A black dog with white on one side of his muzzle and a white chest and a white sock on his right front paw looks at the camera while laying in the grass. A blossoming tree and a pond are in the background.
March 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Hi, Jordan! Comet sends his love, as well (as does Nugget, who has currently retreated to the corner, as he does)!
A black dog with a multicolored collar stands on the landing of a small set of stairs outside.
March 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Jerry enjoyed a sunny spring Saturday and hopes you did as well #UglyDogs
A black and grey hound stands in front of a tree with white blossoms in a grassy area next to a walking path.
March 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Jerry and Nugget got their weekend started with a walk beside the stream and there were ducks! A happy Friday indeed! #UglyDogs
Two dogs - a black and grey hound named Jerry on the right and a grey shih tzu mix named Nugget on the left - both with red leashes look back towards the camera. A mallard duck pair - male in front closely followed by a female - meander down a small stream.
March 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Jerry took full advantage of my early dismissal today and enjoyed an extra long snowy afternoon walk. We made it back inside just as the snow started to stick on the sidewalks and roads.
A silver snooted black and grey hound mix with a red leash and a good layer of snow on his coat turns to look back at the camera.
February 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Jerry and Comet were not impressed with the impromptu dance party I just had.
A black and grey hound (left) and a back staffie mix (right) gaze with a mix of concern and confusion toward the camera.
February 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM