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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How it stated How it’s going (Much of the base is going to be frozen for future Erin.)

A large glass bowl sits on a brown counter. It is overflowing with chopped mushrooms.

A stock pot filled about 3/4 the way with mushroom soup base.

Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Watty is an unbelievably special boy and an amazing sled dog who doesn’t let his PCD slow him down at all. If you can spare some dollars to get him healthy again, please do!

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For the past ten days, I had a most excellent adventure. Shall I tell you about it? Yes? Okay good because I’m going to. You may recognize this dog…

A black and white border collie stands over a tiny stuffed wolf. He implores the photo taker to stop taking a photo and toss the wolf for him please.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Took until 11:24 am on September 1 for work to make me cry on company time. A new record.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Monday, for the low low price of just under $3k, thank you American healthcare system, you continue to be the worst.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

lol I need another fancy knee photo. Naturally my insurance reset for the year August 1 so goodbye several thousand dollars. 🥲

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Today was not good. Work made me cry (again) (but on company time, this is important, we don’t cry for free) snd my knee has developed a strange shooting pain that is not improving with time. Hopefully tomorrow is not more not good.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We came. We ate. We Fested.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I am so deeply, deeply exhausted and burnt out and I cannot do anything to help it. Exhibit A: today included crying at a conference. Because America, I cannot take time off like I desperately need because theres no protection and I cannot afford it anyways right now. I need something to go right.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Somepuppy is six years old today. Happy birthday to my best friend—you are so loved.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Celebrity pawtograph and Polaroids now on my office bulletin board. Thank you SO much @flightriskmushing.bsky.social!

A bulletin board with a dog pawtograph and two Polaroids reading “Watkins 2026”

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Nbd just playing the national anthem at a major league game

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A fun follow up to this: it is appearing like our amazing streets in the city have knocked things loose in my car such that multiple warning lights including check engine are on. Can’t wait to see what this costs.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Someday, things will stop *happening* and I will be able to actually pay off my credit card. This is not that month. It’s so frustrating!

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Pickle’s beloved auntie hurt her knee this week so we’ve been dognapping Pickle’s bff for walks and playtime.

A gold and white Alaskan husky and a red and white Brittany walk side by side.

A gold and white Alaskan husky and a red and white Brittany sit next to each other to receive treats.

A gold and white Alaskan husky and a red and white Brittany share a water dish.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

My car needs several repairs, like “new brake pads” and a “battery” because they’re “worn” and “maybe leaking” and naturally, the timing could be a little better. I have four weddings in four months, and three of them involve at least one queer person. This is NOT GIVING ALLY, SUBARU!

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

“Oh you have a sled dog, she must be so athletic!” …no.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Today was the last shot in my rabies series, so I celebrated Shot Day. We began with the medicine, followed by espresso shots and juice shots, before finishing the day with alcohol shots. These last few weeks have been really tough and this was a good way to cap it off.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Update to this: halfway through the rabies series, had a checkup with my PCP today and wouldn’t you know, it did get infected. The antibiotics are doing their job and it’s improving, but now I have to be on them for longer to make sure it’s gone. I need a vacation after this.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

PSA: if your dog is reactive and you’re on a walk, KEEP GODDAMN CONTROL OF YOUR DOG’S LEASH. Brought to you by the dog who attacked Pickle and I on our lunch walk today (Pickle is fine, I got bitten and will be taking appropriate steps). This wouldn’t have happened if the other owner held her leash.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Surgery was successful, Tiga has one less tooth, and the obligatory post-vet inspection has been performed.

A gold and white Alaskan husky wearing a red collar and a blue and white harness stands over a brown and white cat laying on a wood floor. The husky is sniffing the cat.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Because it never ends, Tiga needs a tooth extracted (happening tomorrow), Pickle has her follow up Wednesday, and she and I had a disagreement over a stray chicken bone this afternoon. I’m so freaking exhausted by the constant onslaught of nonsense.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

One good sleep later and Pickle is out here ✨strutting her stuff✨

A gold and white Alaskan husky wearing a cone walks down a sidewalk. She is attached to a black and yellow leash.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Easter traditions: hike with Pickle (4th annual), Jesus Christ Superstar viewing with friends (6th annual)

A gold and yellow Alaskan husky wearing a blue harness and a red collar, looking out over a river

A gold and white Alaskan husky crossing a wooden pallet bridge.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Well, we got in today thanks to a last minute cancellation. Pickle got some weird spontaneous ulcer on her cornea, and it’s a kind that doesn’t heal on its own. So, she gets to have a nice debridement and stem cell introduction in two weeks. 🥲

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The unbothered rest of a dog who doesn’t realize she gets to go to another vet specialist (ophthalmology)

A gold and white Alaskan husky reclines on a tan sofa against a blue pillow

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

This is so beautiful. These tuupi (the ceremonial dog blankets) are such a wonderful way to honor the Native tradition of mushing.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Two vet visits for two separate issues this morning with the same result for both: cone. Pickle also needs eyedrops, Tiga is getting medicated wipes, and I’m going to try to not go completely insane.

A brown and white cat lays on a green pack. He is wearing a cone and he is furious.

A gold and white Alaskan husky stands on a wide windowsill.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Pickle’s mom, @otterrunkennel.bsky.social legend Blanca: ran six races this season as a badass leader. Her daughter: did…this

A gold and white Alaskan husky with her mouth ajar and resting against a blue pillow.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Hi friends! This weekend was (and still is) Copper Dog, and our beloved @flightriskmushing.bsky.social ran the 30 mile race. I went up to north Michigan, land of 200+ inches of snow this winter, to handle, and you know what that means: it’s time for a team intro video!

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Every time I come back from handling, my own sled dog is extra loving. Gotta make sure I smell most like her and don’t get taken in by those fancy racing dogs.

A yellow and white Alaskan husky leans her head lovingly against a human wearing a green sweatshirt.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

All righty friends, I’ve made it home after a somewhat unplanned weekend handling for Melissa and you know what that means…dog intros from my perspective! First, a video of the whole team. Content warning: meatorade. Also sorry for how I sound lol

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Today’s misadventure is the old man cat, on whom I discovered a wound this morning. One urgent care vet visit later, it’s not new apparently (which is weird bc I touch his chin and face daily and never felt anything) and it’s infected. And he’s diabetic which complicates healing. 🙃🙃🙃

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Can’t recommend highly enough

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Happy National Sled Dog Day to my best friend, a sled dog who chose to chart her own path to be an occasional sled dog but a permanent good girl.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Bunch of sleepies. Wish I could join, as I am also sleepy.

A gold and white Alaskan husky lays in a grey chair. Her head is on the arm and her tongue is out.

A black cat and a brown cat lay on a large tan dog bed. The black cat is curled up, the brown cat is loafing.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

It’s going to be a fun race! I’ll post as able to share all the adventures Melissa and the crew are having!

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

“Get an Alaskan husky” they said. “It’ll be fun”. It is 10, feels like -6 (-12/-21) and in fact we did have fun on our walk.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

About a week and a half ago, I tripped while walking Pickle and landed on my newly repaired knee. After getting a fancy knee photo yesterday, my new ACL remains intact but badly sprained. I simply do not have the patience. 2025, you have certainly been a test.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, friends! I’m so thankful for all of you. Have the cutest reindeer (no cats bc I value my life).

A gold and white Alaskan husky on a dog bed. She is wearing a reindeer antler headband with sequined green antlers.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Please consider helping! Pickle is related to both Watty and Snoots so she’s going to send her DNA for science. Developing a test means this breed that I love so much will remain genetically healthy for a long time and can continue being some of the coolest pups out there.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

On nights that I have orchestra, Pickle has maybe an hour between getting home from school and me leaving. So, on these nights, I make up for leaving her alone after being gone all day (even though she’s having fun) by having the cutest bed companion.

A gold and white Alaskan husky lays on a gray blanket.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Scenes from the weekend. First time back on the (very easy side) river trail. Walked more in the last two days than I have in the past…threeish months. My knee is sore but it felt so good to get back out, and it was cool all weekend as a bonus.

A partially collapsed bridge. Orange construction fencing blocks the path to the right.

A gold and white Alaskan husky facing away from the camera. She is on the bank of a river with her nose to the ground.

A gold and white Alaskan husky. She is facing sideways and staring at something up a hill.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Happy Halloween from the Pickle pickle! She had the time of her life seeing all the children out and about.

A gold and white Alaskan husky sits on a dog bed wearing a green pickle costume. She has her mouth open in a smile.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

One of the best things about fall is being able to just sit in the sun with my girl.

A gold and white Alaskan husky leans on her back against a human in a black puffer vest. She is being cradled by the human. It’s a lovely sunny day.

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Erin K @eekappy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Smallest man, biggest bed.

A brown and white cat curls up in a corner of a large Kirkland dog bed. A purple dinosaur, a kong, and two chews are on the bed. He is snoozing with his head on the bolster. He’s just a tiny man.

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