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Lead Dog Design @leaddogdesign.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For a limited time, I am opening up a few ‘pay what you can’ commission spots for marker illustrations! $15 for shipping, unless you choose to receive a digital scan. Beyond that you choose what you want to pay. Spots are limited, so please send me a message if you are interested.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hello friends, Melissa made the very difficult decision to let sweet Watkins go this morning. I will be closing the fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards and memorial/cremation cost and to help recuperate Melissa. Thank you all for donating and helping in a desperate time of need.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you can’t donate, please please share. #uglydogs I am calling upon you for help. Melissa doesn’t deserve this. Watkins doesn’t deserve this.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Watkins needs our help, sweet boy needs a hospital stay.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sled dog related logo. One of my favorite projects to date! Also, go check out The Lead Dog Project on the Book of Faces for awesome sled dog knowledge.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Queso playing with the kennel’s most beloved toy, the Jolly Ball. Want to get the kennel another? Check out our Amazon wishlist! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Check out our art page! Sled dogs are a common theme over there too…

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

SHT Day 1 - 12 Miles Beavers and mud and hornets, oh my! Made it to camp in one piece. Stepped in a knee deep mud puddle 10 minutes in. Marci has a small harness rub (she’ll be okay). Avoided large hornets nest. Getting the bad juju out now I guess. #sht #superiorhikingtrail #backpackingi

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We’re going hiking! Marci and TJ will be hiking the Superior Hiking Trail over the next month in honor of Marci’s son, Jake. We’ll try to post updates as we go, but may have our phone off and/or a lack of cell service. Wish us luck, and we’ll see you when we get back!

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

After some unexpected er ver bills (everyone is okay), I am offering a sale on my doggy doodles. $10 for one, $15 for 2, or $20 for 3. Send me a message if you’re interested! Or check our Lead Dog Designs over on FB for more details.

Lost Lake Racing’s Finka (aunt to Cast, Cookie, and Queso!!)

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Since I missed sharing it here, we found out Jake passed from DCM, which is why we tested his relatives and some of the other dogs. We’ll continue yearly tests and work with our vet and cardiologist. Most likely genetic but we’re trying things to rule out environmentals.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Dog update, kept short for here. Check IG or FB for full post. Marci has DCM. She is non symptomatic and we will continue to run her, with our vets advice. She will not be allowed to race. We are hopeful she can help train up new leaders and still enjoy rec runs. Feel free to ask questions.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Getting back to the new ‘normal’ without Jake. I’m lucky it’s summer, as I don’t know what I’ll do without my best leader come fall. It’s been over a month and yet it feels like just yesterday Jake was prancing around the yard.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I wanted to update here that Jake passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday. I am devastated and beyond any words. Trying to shrink down his life to a limited character count is just insurmountable right now. I have a long winded post on my personal page (TJ Squires) for those who want.

Jake was my heart and soul. He filled a hole that my first heart dog, Zelda, left gaping open. She passed suddenly, at about 2.5 years old. Now Jake left this earth, nearly the same. I want to say it wasn’t his time. Life is so incredibly unfair. I needed this dog so much. But the morning before he passed, two female cardinals came to our bird feeders. We don’t generally get cardinals. I whole believe it was Naya and Zelda taking a visit, making sure things are taken care of before he left this earth. I truly hope I get to see him again some day.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I don’t have favorite dogs. But if I did, Cast would be up there. Cast has been with us a little over a year now. He was meant to be here 🖤 #alaskanhusky #sleddog

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It is filled up with bedding (in the summer we use pine shavings) to the brim for her, so she has extra support behind the barrel ❤️

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

She’s so happy! She was originally at a barrel house, but I moved dogs around at some point. During that move she went to a spot with a wooden box style house. She didn’t seem to mind.. until I put this new house in her circle, and she INSTANTLY made herself cozy in the barrel. Guess she missed it!

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Marci’s house is complete. We spent the day making new houses for Cookie, BMO, and Miss Marci here. #diy #doghouse #uglydogs

Marci with her chin resting along the edge of her barrel house.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

They may not match in size, but they match in spirit. Finn and Cookie, atop of Finn’s house. #alaskanhusky #bestbuds #sizedoesntmatter

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If anyone knows his pedigree I’d be happy to look into it!

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🧀🧀🧀 (don’t mind the butt tufts, shedding is in full swing)

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Dovah and I took a walk in the woods this weekend. What did you and your pack do? #adventuredog #hedlundhusky

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

When we were parked a family came up to meet the dogs (not knowing why we were at the local park). Cast and Cookie enjoyed some snuggles and got to educate about the local mushing scene!

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Update: Fire is completely out, the final acreage count is 26 acres burned.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We’re forcasted some rain and snow today! 🤞

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The dogs got an ‘A+’ for their unplanned fire drill today. A brush fire right across the street got out of hand, only a few hundred feet from the dog yard. While the fire stayed across the road, the smoke got bad so I evacuated the dogs. We are all safe, and the fire has been put out.

The fire department used a helicopter and grabbed water from the stream in our backyard. I guess that beaver dam was a good thing after all!

I left before it got closer. I could hear the trees crashing down. My partner stayed behind with the house and I took the dogs in the trailer to the local community center to avoid smoke inhalation. It was thick when we left!

The dogs before we left. They were confused on why we weren’t doing play time.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Here’s baby Marci and Adult Marci for comparison!

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Isn’t it?? Marci actually did quite a bit too. The ‘fading mask’ seems to be pretty common for the B. Mackey dogs!

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Ezio is on a diet. Ezio is a bit of an Orbzio. No more licking the food buckets clean. No more dad snacks. Ezio says he needs a representative to help fight this atrocious case. #uglydogs #diet #weightlossjourney

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby is retiring their race. I am so sad, to say the least, but greatly respect their decision to respect the time and money of their volunteers, sponsors, and community. Photos from their Facebook group, as I don’t see an account I can share directly here. #uglydogs

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

No puppies in the newer future for any of these three as they are all males 😉

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I’m so excited to share this news. Ask for more details!

“Mojo Dojo Casa House Litter” Spring 2026. Dual Sired, Fuzzy Companion Pets. Details about all pertaining details in image. Inquire for more info.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

My son, Jake. He’s kinda weird, but don’t tell him I said that. #alaskanhusky #sleddog #uglydog

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I put up new lights in the dog yard. I only bought 2 strings, I want to see how long they last before investing in the whole yard. They supposedly can withstand rain, wind, snow, freezing temps… so we shall see. The dog yard is becoming a cozy little spot! #alaskanhusky #homeimprovements #uglydogs

BMO waiting not so patiently for his treat, with the new lights in the back. They are solar powered, perfect for our ‘off grid’ dog yard.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

If we had a ‘true spring’ I think it wouldn’t be as hard. We seem to go from mucky snow and mud right into summer.

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TJ Squires | Chasing The Wolves @chasingthewolves.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Are spring blues a thing?? No snow for sled, too warm for ATV runs, too muddy with feet of odd piles of snow for hiking… I have so many projects that I can’t touch until the ground is thawed. I fear I am ready for summer.

Cookie doesn’t mind the weather change. She says she can hike in any weather. Mud, snow, rain, shine, bring it on.

Her human is tired of the mud and off weather, however.

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