Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska

08/12/2025

Vitus, Yasmin, and Nike had a great time today at the Anchorage Museum during their Lunch on the Lawn! Thank you for having us!

08/07/2025

Today, August 7th, is Purple Heart Day.
Designed by George Washington himself, the Badge of Military Merit was first awarded to Sergeants William Brown, Elijah Churchill, and Daniel Bissell in 1783. The award was designated for soldiers who exhibited, "not only instances of unusual gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way."
The Badge of Military Merit was the first of it's kind honoring "common soldiers."
150 years later, this award, which had all but been forgotten, was revived by US Army Chief of Staff Douglas MacArthur and renamed to the Purple Heart. MacArthur set the criterion for the award as follows: “A wound, which necessitates treatment by a medical officer, and which is received in action with an enemy of the United States, or as a result of an act of such enemy, may…be construed as resulting from a singularly meritorious act of essential service.”
Since it's inception in 1783, there have been approximately 1.8 million Purple Heart medals awarded to service members. Today, and everyday, we honor those who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedoms and way of life. At PPH we constantly look for ways to serve our military community, and days like today remind us of how important our mission is. Thank you to all those who served and those that continue to do so. We also recognize and thank the families of our military personnel.
https://www.identifymedals.com/database/medals-by-country/united-states-medals/the-badge-of-military-merit/
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/history-of-the-purple-heart

07/29/2025

PPH is looking for a new team member to handle our Marketing and Communications. Are you the one? 😁. Send Cover Letter & Resume to [email protected]
Subject line: Open Position
Full position posted on Foraker
https://www.forakergroup.org/site/index.cfm/cboard-view/10928

07/24/2025

It's a puppy palooza here at PPH Alaska! A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Kendall Ford Anchorage for providing our puppy strollers and making transportation a breeze.

We are excited to welcome our newest service puppies in training - Yasmin and Zucker!

Zucker is approaching 9 weeks old. He loves playing with the other dogs and is not afraid to tell you what's on his mind. Zucker is excelling in the beginning stages of his training and we are excited to see him progress and develop his skillset.

Yasmin was born on April 1st, but her progress is no joke! She is learning her commands quickly and has an eager nose that is continually wanting to explore her new home. She is a cautious pup but once she is comfortable she loves her playtime!

If you are interested in meeting our newest pups, drop by our facility on Dowling Road, fill out a volunteer application, or give us a call!

06/10/2025

🎖️ Veterans & Families — Join Us at the VA! 🇺
Stop by the Veteran Service Organizations (VSO) & Community Partners Day at the VA on June 11th from 9am–2pm at the Col. Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus

Dozens of Veteran Service Organizations and community partners will be on site with info, resources, and support for veterans and their families.

✅ Learn about VA benefits

✅ Connect with local support programs

✅ Ask questions and get direct answers

✅ Find new ways to get involved or get help

❓Questions? Email [email protected] or call 907-375-2620 / 907-257-4839

We’ll be there — will you? 🐾
(1201 N. Muldoon Rd, Anchorage, AK).

06/03/2025

🐾 Join us for Lunch on the Lawn at Anchorage Museum!

📆June 10th, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🐶Meet Xena, one of our newest service dog in training!
Enjoy food trucks, music and dogs--what more could you ask for?

Big thanks to for having us! We hope to see you there!

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05/27/2025

Come hang out with us this Friday (5/30) at Zip Kombucha from 4-6pm as we re-release our signature flavor: Kompoocha!

05/26/2025

On this Memorial Day, take a moment to remember those who fought for our county and did not come home. Let us never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy our freedoms and let us not take those freedoms for granted.

05/23/2025

Come visit us and our pups this Memorial Day at The American Legion - Jack Henry Post 1 as we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

05/02/2025

Come see us tomorrow at the Diamond Center Mall for the Gathering and Blessing of the Bikes organized by ABATE of Alaska. The event runs from 9AM-3PM - come see some bikes, enjoy some local food trucks, and visit our service dogs in training!

You’re invited the Gathering & Blessing of the Bikes this Saturday, May 3rd, from 9am-3pm. Come kick off riding season with fellow riders in the largest gathering of motorcycles in the state of Alaska! There will be food, activities, vendor booths, demonstrations, and prayer and well wishes for a safe 2025 riding season.

🏍 FREE RIDING - the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is coming to Alaska and bringing you the opportunity to experience riding! They'll be there from 9am-3pm.

Organized by Abate of Alaska

04/23/2025

Unity turns one today! Everyone enjoyed some puppy cake and some sunshine to celebrate.

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04/21/2025

Alaska - are you and your pups volcano ready? Odin and the PPH pups sure are.
When Mt. Spur goes off, there are a few safety precautions to keep in mind when it comes to our fury friends.
If it can harm you, it can harm your pet! Volcanic ash in the air can cause respiratory harm, invest in a doggy mask.
The chemicals in the ash can irritate skin and paw pads - cover them up with booties and a jacket.
Make sure to keep the ash out of their eyes as well! A nice pair of doggy goggles will help with that.
Be sure to have plenty of extra food and water, some businesses may close and we don't want our pups to go hungry.

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