Alaska Underdogs Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc

04/22/2025

We don’t get it! Red is the only puppy left from the original six of the Gas Station Litter who is not lined up to be adopted after his neuter on the 29th! From the very start, he’s been the most social and playful boy. He is confident, curious, and has always led his siblings in play. His sister Purple has moved into a foster-to-adopt home, and he’s patiently waiting for his turn to come. If you’re curious about meeting Red, please message us or fill out the application here: www.alaskaunderdogsrescue.org/foster-adopt-app

Please share so that Red can find his forever home!

04/20/2025

Low-cost clinic coming up!

May the 4th Be With Your Pet’s Health!

04/19/2025

I spent the morning teaching the new puppy her bed stay so that I can trust her to stay there while I’m doing other things. Putting in a little bit of work now will save me so much time and energy in the future.

04/17/2025

Vicious had her first-ever socialization walk at Lowe’s today, and her name got a lot of giggles out of people. She’s very toy-motivated vs food-motivated, and her handler focus, Sit, and Down all made huge improvements. After heeling around the store and greeting staff for a bit, she settled down at the front of the store and we worked on refocusing on me whenever anyone would pass by. She was incredibly calm for a puppy, especially for her first time!

04/17/2025

The pups “helping” me answer emails

04/17/2025

Don’t let Luna‘s puppy eyes fool you, she’s begging for a treat, not begging me to get the puppy away from her. 😉 She’s turned into more of a puppy herself since having the babies to play with, and Teal seems to be her favorite. She is the BEST, most patient teacher. Remy, on the other hand, is an angry old coot and I intervene to correct the puppies before he feels he has to when they get in his grumpy old face (he does NOT tolerate direct eye contact). He’s gentle in his corrections, though. Luna’s 8, Remy’s estimated 2-3. But he’s 10 at heart. 🙄

04/17/2025

This is an URGENT and IMMEDIATE need, her owner has run out of time and resources.

-Rosie is a 2 1/2 year old pit mix
-Female, spayed
-UTD on vaccinations
Current owner says: "She was an amazing puppy and went everywhere with me and loved to play with other dogs and people. It seems like one day she just switched and decided she doesn't like other people or dogs too much. She is the sweetest thing in the world if she knows you though. She sleeps with our teen girls every night."

Her dad is a disabled vet and lost his home, and will be moving out-of-state and living in a camper full-time. He cannot take her, as he does not feel that she would do well in a campground with people/other dogs around all of the time. He has run out of resources and time, she needs an immediate experienced foster, which is why I'm putting her here instead of on our private foster page. If you can foster Rosie, please fill out the application here: www.alaskaunderdogsrescue.org/foster-adopt-app

04/16/2025

I was able to speak to staff at the Mat-Su Animal Shelter regarding Leo, and they said that he was:
-originally surrendered for being too hyper around the toddler (he’s under 1.5 years old!)
-is crate-trained and can go 12 hours without an accident
-knows basic commands (Sit, Down, Come, Shake, Heel)
-doesn’t do well in the bed of a truck, but from my experience, rides calmly and quietly in a kennel in the cab

Also, the staff member verified what I already knew to be true: the way you talk about your dog matters. If you surrender your dog and say "he is aggressive toward men," they will let you know that it will be considered an owner surrender FOR EUTHANASIA. So Leo, as well as Vickie the "vicious" 10-week-old puppy, would have been euthanized simply for the way their previous owners described them on their surrender paperwork (or voiced to staff over the phone), even though none of those behaviors have been observed by us since they have been surrendered. This isn’t a dig at the shelter, their hands are tied because they cannot knowingly adopt out a dog that has been labeled as “aggressive” or “vicious.”

04/16/2025

Man-killer, I tell ya. He’s greeted all of my favorite dog-loving guys at Lowe’s. He immediately uses his nose when I give him the command “go say Hi!” and he accepts pets, and is already turning back to me for a reward afterward.

Also, a staff member at Mat-Su Animal Shelter verified what I already knew to be true: the way you talk about your dog matters. If you surrender your dog and say "he is aggressive toward men," they will let you know that it will be considered an owner surrender FOR EUTHANASIA. So Leo, as well as Vickie the "vicious" 10-week-old puppy, would have been euthanized simply for the way their previous owners described them on their surrender paperwork (or voiced to staff over the phone), even though none of those behaviors have been observed by us since they have been surrendered. This isn’t a dig at the shelter, their hands are tied because they cannot knowingly adopt out a dog that has been labeled as “aggressive” or “vicious.”

Leo was adopted out of the Mat-Su Animal Shelter on March 23rd, and surrendered to us on April 13th. That's exactly 3 weeks. That is not enough time for a dog to adjust.

04/16/2025

Leo settled right down after greeting staff at Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center. He weighed in at just under 56 lbs, and could probably gain a couple! We’re just chilling in the lobby while waiting for Ellie so that he can build positive associations with going to the vet.

I was able to speak to staff at the Mat-Su Animal Shelter regarding Leo, and they said that he was:
-originally surrendered for being too hyper around the toddler (he’s under 1.5 years old!)
-is crate-trained and can go 12 hours without an accident
-knows basic commands (Sit, Down, Come, Shake, Heel)
-doesn’t do well in the bed of a truck, but from my experience, rides calmly and quietly in a kennel in the cab

Also, a staff member at Mat-Su Animal Shelter verified what I already knew to be true: the way you talk about your dog matters. If you surrender your dog and say "he is aggressive toward men," they will let you know that it will be considered an owner surrender FOR EUTHANASIA. So Leo, as well as Vickie the "vicious" 10-week-old puppy, would have been euthanized simply for the way their previous owners described them on their surrender paperwork (or voiced to staff over the phone), even though none of those behaviors have been observed by us since they have been surrendered. This isn’t a dig at the shelter, their hands are tied because they cannot knowingly adopt out a dog that has been labeled as “aggressive” or “vicious.”

Leo was adopted out of the Mat-Su Animal Shelter on March 23rd, and surrendered to us on April 13th. That's exactly 3 weeks. That is not enough time for a dog to adjust.

04/16/2025

Leo is already loose-leash heeling around Lowe’s with me today. He’s greeting strangers (men and women) with nothing more than a few curious sniffs. He can Sit, Shake, and Heel on command. He makes great eye contact. He’s perfect, I can find no fault with him!!