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My name is RIKER!

Posted 22 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22127500-A140613

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Riker (A140613) is a 9-month-old Belgian Malinois x GSD mix who weighed 57.6 pounds on intake!

12/15/25 This energetic pup is Riker! Riker was surrendered to the shelter in hopes of finding a home that would provide him with the outlets he needs. Riker was described as a very active boy who can be destructive. He is smart but can be stubborn. We encourage his next owner to work with a certified trainer to see what works best for him and to provide him with that extra mental stimulation. Riker was said to be kennel-trained, housebroken, and to ride well in vehicles. He was known to have a few young dog, naughty habits, like getting into the trash, counter surfing, and jumping on people. They felt Riker would do best in a home without young children due to his habit of jumping up and his rough style of play. It was also noted that he has a high prey drive and would play a bit too roughly with the cats in the home. Riker would do best in a home without small animals to help set him up for success. He was stated to do well with larger dogs that had a similar play style to him! Appropriate introductions are key to success! Riker was also known to be a super chewer and his next owner will want to invest in appropriate chew toys to keep him stimulated and out of trouble! Riker is a young dog looking for the right home that can keep him out of trouble! If you are up for the challenge, please let us know!
December 15, 2025, 4:06 pm
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
22127500-A140613
Contact
Email
Address
2408 Davis Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All pets adopted from the Shelter are required to be spayed or neutered at time of adoption. If they are not, the adopter is responsible for the cost of spay/neuter surgery. If they are, the adopter must pay an adoption fee ($130 dog/$90 cat). Permanent Identification of microchip or tattoo is required prior to release from the shelter. The fee for a microchip is $15. There is a $15 rabies vaccination charge for all pets where vaccines cannot be verified as current.

PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

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We are located in Fairbanks on the corner of Peger and Davis Roads. Our pets are viewable on many different websites and at our facility, Animal Control is open to the public:

Tues-Sat 11am-6pm
Closed Sunday

Last daily visit is at 5:15 p.m. Adoption paperwork must be turned in to Customer Service staff 30 minutes before closing in order to be processed the same day.

More about this shelter

We are the Fairbanks North Star Borough Division of Animal Control.

Our Mission is:

To ensure the safety and well-being of all borough residents through proactive education and enforcement, excellent customer service and outstanding animal care practices.

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