Aarf Anchorage Alaska (2025)

FAQs

What is the Alaskan rescue dog? ›

Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue is a rescue organization that rescues dogs from the community, Animal Control/Shelters and many bush communities throughout Alaska. We also take in unexpected/unplanned litters from the public and spay the mom so that no more “accidents” happen.

Nearly 61 thousand households in Anchorage have pets. That works out to about 105 thousand dogs and 88 thousand cats.

Along with this iconic “wilderness” animal, the city is home to hundreds of moose and black bears, not to mention Dall sheep, mountain goats, wolves, wolverines, coyotes, lynx and beavers. The city hosts one of the largest and most savvy populations of ravens in North America.

BALTO was a sled dog who became a national hero. He weighed 45 lb. at most and was probably a mix of Siberian Husky, Malamute, and wolf. When diphtheria threatened Nome, Alaska, in January 1925, the city found itself without a supply of antitoxin.

How much is the adoption fee? The adoption fee for adult dogs is $250. The adoption fee for small breeds is $350 and the adoption fee for puppies is $400. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, medical care, and age-appropriate vaccinations.

The Alaskan malamute became the Alaska state dog in 2010 after a group of school kids championed the effort through the Alaska Legislature as part of a class project.

While Alaska is home to hundreds of species of animals both large and small, most visitors are keen to see Alaska's “Big 5”: bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves.

Few foods are so deeply connected to Alaska as seafood. Fresh salmon, flaky halibut, and monster king crab draw a lot of attention, and rightly so. Whether steamed, seared or as sushi, this is as fresh as it gets.

What are the biggest predators in Alaska? ›

Brown bears can be found throughout the state, with the minor exceptions of the islands west of Unimak in the Aleutians, the islands south of Frederick Sound in southeast Alaska, and the islands in the Bering Sea. The brown bear is the top predator in Alaska.

The Malamute is the native Alaskan Arctic breed, cousin to the Samoyed of Russia, Siberian Husky, and the Eskimo dogs of Greenland and Labrador.

The Alaskan malamute became the Alaska state dog in 2010 after a group of school kids championed the effort through the Alaska Legislature as part of a class project. We think it's a pretty fitting choice.

Discovery viewers learned the beloved dog was in danger in a recent episode when they heard gunshots go off in the distance. As most avid fans know, three gunshots are the signal for danger. Bird revealed Mr. Cupcake was gone as the episode continued, saying he just didn't wake up that morning.

Alaskan Malamutes were the favored breed, with teams averaging eight to 10 dogs. Dogs were capable of delivering mail in conditions that would stop boats, trains, and horses. Each team hauled between 230 and 320 kg (500 and 700 lb) of mail. The mail was stored in waterproofed bags to protect it from the snow.