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Golden Heart Animal Rescue

Where Golden Hearts, Meet Golden Years💛
501(c)(3) non profit serving the Fairbanks/North Pole area and beyond

06/05/2026

Long time no see! 👋🐾

Come hang out with us at Alaska Feed on June 13th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM! Meet some adorable pets, chat with our volunteers, learn more about our rescue, and maybe even find your new best friend.

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🐶✨

06/02/2026

Introducing our Project Hail Mary Litter! 🚀

Meet Rocky, Grace, and Mary!

These 10 week-old cuties made the long journey from Alaska’s North Slope to join us here in Fairbanks, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them into rescue.

We were told they are Belgian Malinois/Husky mixes, but we definitely think there may be a few more breeds mixed in there too!

🐾 Rocky is the only boy of the bunch and is as chill as can be! He loves squeaky toys, cozy naps, and soaking up every bit of affection he can get. If there are cuddles available, Rocky will be first in line.

🐾 Grace is a laid-back little lady who enjoys running around and playing with everyone, but she’s also perfectly happy entertaining herself with a toy or finding a quiet spot to relax.

🐾 Mary is a true Malinois puppy through and through! She has energy for days! Despite her busy little personality, she is incredibly sweet and loves curling up in your lap after a good play session. Mary was born with an ear deformity, and the tip of one of her ears is missing. We will be having her ear checked to ensure she is not deaf on that side, but so far she is a happy, confident puppy who doesn’t let it slow her down one bit.

All three puppies are exceptionally smart and are already doing fantastic with both potty training and kennel training. They are curious, social, and soaking up everything the world has to offer.

As with any young puppy, they will need adopters who are committed to providing continued training, socialization, and plenty of mental and physical enrichment as they grow. We expect these pups to be active, intelligent dogs who will thrive with families ready to invest the time and energy they need.

❤️ Applications will be opening soon, so keep an eye on our page for updates on these adorable little guys🚀🐶✨

06/01/2026

Meet Our Scaredy Kitties 🐱❤️

These sweet cats have all come from difficult situations and are still learning that people can be kind. They may not be the cats who greet you at the door on day one, but with patience and love, they have so much potential.

🩺 McDreamy is a 4-year-old tabby who was found as a stray. After more than a month in rescue, he’s finally starting to trust. He has recently begun climbing into his foster’s lap—but only when he decides it’s time. McDreamy is looking for someone who understands that trust is earned and worth the wait.

🎸 Metallica is a young adult cat who came from a hoarding situation. He has been with us for a couple of weeks and is learning that pets can be a good thing. While he’ll accept affection, he’ll still run and hide if given the chance. When he’s had enough attention, he may hiss to let you know, but he has never swatted or shown aggression. He’s simply scared and learning to feel safe.

🎤 Taylor is the youngest of the group at around 10 months old. He has never hissed or swatted and happily accepts pets, but he’s still very timid. Despite being shy, Taylor is incredibly playful and loves toys once he feels comfortable enough to engage. He needs a patient home that will allow him to gain confidence, play, and come out of his shell at his own pace.

🧑‍🏫 Lecture is a young adult cat who is currently sporting a rather unique haircut after being shaved due to severe matting. Right now, he is the most shut down of the bunch. We often find him tucked away in tiny spaces, including a drawer he has claimed as his safe spot. If discovered, he’ll quickly scramble away. Lecture needs a calm, understanding home where he can learn that the world isn’t such a scary place.

These cats may not be the easiest adoptees, but they deserve loving homes just as much as any outgoing, confident cat. Sometimes the most rewarding relationships come from earning the trust of a scared animal and watching them discover what it means to feel safe.

Interested? Apply here:

Adoption: https://airtable.com/appvIK12ScqWkT9wq/shrtd0UyIW3iRA6ly

Foster-To-Adopt: https://airtable.com/appxMoagLnxEL2SlE/shr9lm65aiTt2Fd0V

05/30/2026

Officially meet Lucy 🥹❤️

Lucy is a 5 (almost 6) month old Lab/Husky mix who currently weighs about 20 pounds. Due to her medical history, she will likely remain on the smaller side and will most likely not exceed 40 pounds when fully grown.

Lucy is quite the character! She’ll talk back like a toddler whenever she’s caught doing something naughty, and she plays like she’s three times her actual size. Her personality is bigger than life, and she keeps everyone entertained.

Lucy does wonderful with dogs, cats, and children. She is kennel trained, knows a few basic commands, and is incredibly smart—especially when treats are involved. She loves learning new things and is always eager to please.

She is also an excellent travel companion. Lucy rides beautifully in the car and recently got to experience her first boat ride on the Tanana River, where she happily settled down and relaxed.

As a young puppy, Lucy is still working on potty training. She can also have occasional excitement accidents if she’s held it too long.

While Lucy can be a little shy when meeting new people, once she feels comfortable, she is one of the sweetest and most affectionate dogs you’ll ever meet.

Lucy is a very special girl, and if we’re being honest, letting her go is going to be incredibly hard. Watching her beat the odds and grow into the amazing puppy she is today has been a privilege.

Because we’ve already received so much interest in her, we’re opening applications a little earlier than planned so we have time to carefully review and interview applicants to find the very best match for Lucy Lou.

If you’re interested in adopting Lucy, you can apply here:
https://airtable.com/appvIK12ScqWkT9wq/shrtd0UyIW3iRA6ly

If you have already submitted an application for Lucy, please do not reapply. We already have your application and have added you to her list of potential adopters.

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, our rescue team will be spending time with our families while honoring and remembering the brave service members who gave everything for our country.

Our rescue responses and communications will be delayed until Tuesday, May 26th.

Wishing everyone a safe weekend, and we hope you’ll join us in reflecting on the true meaning of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Against all odds, the universe had bigger plans for Lucy…🥹❤️‍🩹

On Tuesday, we brought Lucy in because we noticed some changes in her behavior that made us worry she might be declining. Our biggest priority was making sure she wasn’t in pain and that we were doing right by her.

To our absolute shock, Lucy is perfectly healthy… and apparently just a little drama queen 🤍😂

Getting her bloodwork back completely normal was something we can’t even put into words. We are so incredibly thankful to North Pole Veterinary Hospital for being so patient and kind while we tried to process everything.

Lucy also had additional labs and ultrasounds sent out of state to a specialist, and those results came back completely normal — not a single concern.

Which means… Lucy will officially be eligible for adoption!! 🎉🐶🤍

We will be holding one more Bakes for Lucy at the beginning of June to help lessen the financial burden from her many vet visits, diagnostics, and her upcoming spay surgery. Now that we know she is healthy enough for anesthesia.

One of our biggest fears was losing her during surgery because her body wouldn’t be able to handle it, but with such a crazy turn of events, that risk is now considered very low.

We still don’t quite understand how we went from where she was to where she is now, but we are SO thankful we got to love this girl and that she gets to live a long, happy, healthy life. 🥹

After preparing ourselves for heartbreak for so long, getting this news feels unreal.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, donated, shared her story, loved her, and hoped alongside us. Your kindness carried us through every scary moment.

Let’s hear it for Lucy!! 🎉

05/16/2026

Day 16/16! ITS OUR BIRTHDAY 🎂 🎉

Words can’t express the insane gratitude we feel for our community! One year down, so many fun years to go🤍

05/15/2026

Day 15/16! Last rescue story!

Featuring Luna🥹

Luna was in rescue for 209 days. 7 months. On Friday we got a message asking to meet Luna, Saturday they met us at Pet Awareness Day and Wednesday they made it official🤍

To be honest a lot of tears were shed when we got the text they wanted to officially adopt her. Luna deserves so much after having such a rough start to life, and we are thankful for her adopters to seeing what we see💛

05/14/2026

Day 14/16!

Featuring Leo, previously known as Milo! Leo came from a hoarding house with around 50 cats. 90% of those 50 being feral. Leo however took no time settling in and asking for all of the love and pets he could possibly get. I swear I say this about all our animals but Leo was a hard one to say goodbye too. He was such a sweet, gentle boy despite having a very rough start to life. We are so thankful for his amazing adopter who have been a close friend of mine for years. I love getting updates from them on him💛

05/13/2026

Meet Henrietta “Yetta” 🤍🐾

Yetta is an 8 year old Husky mix who weighs around 50 pounds. This girl still has plenty of energy and personality despite her age! She’s incredibly smart and knows several commands including sit, down, wait, speak, and shake 🐺✨

Yetta came to us from Mat Su Animal Shelter after being in the shelter since December, including a short adoption before being returned. Since entering rescue, we’ve learned that this sweet girl truly just needs someone willing to give her a real chance 💕

She is dog friendly with proper introductions and time to decompress. She has done well with cats, and children! She is kennel trained, potty trained, and loves being part of the action. Her absolute favorite things in life is a tennis ball and toys to chew. She loves walks though she does get very excited and could use some continued work on her leash manners.

Yetta has so much love to give and would make an amazing companion for someone looking for a loyal, active best friend 🐾

Senior adoption discount: $300

Apply here: https://airtable.com/appvIK12ScqWkT9wq/shrtd0UyIW3iRA6ly

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http://Goldenheartrescue.com/

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