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WILLIE

Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Fairbanks, AK
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Willie (A139206) is a 1 year-3-month-old Lab x Pitbull mix who weighed 60.6 pounds on intake! 05/02/26 Willie has found himself back at the shelter due to his most recent owner feeling as they were unable to give him proper exercise due to their own personal issues. Willie was said to be a smart dog who may be a little shy upon first meeting but warms up quickly. He was said to be house broken and will even ring a bell to request to go outside. He was also said to know basic commands and plays gentle. He was also said to be playful with other dogs he has met! Please always ensure you are making appropriate introductions with all new animals to help set him up for success. If you are interested in meeting Willie, please let us know! 08/04/25 This goofy young pup is Willie! Willie was surrendered to the shelter after his owner fell on hard times. We unfortunately do not have any behavioral information on Willie. At the shelter, he has been a bundle of joy and excitement! He is looking for an owner who can keep him both mentally and physically stimulated and out of trouble! Willie would also benefit from attending a basic obedience class with a certified trainer to continue working on his manners and to learn a trick or two! We do not know if Willie has experience with children or other animals. Please ensure you are making appropriate introductions with all new potential friends to help set him up for success! If you are interested in meeting Willie, please let us know! June 29, 2026, 12:45 am
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*SUNSHINE

Husky

Female, Young
Fairbanks, AK
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sunshine (A142297) is a 1-year-old husky mix who weighed 50 pounds on intake!05/30/26 This happy and vocal lady is Sunshine! Sunshine arrived at the shelter as a stray, so we do not know much about her history. Sunshine can be very nervous inside and is a completely different once outside. She appears to be used to living in a dog yard and may actually have been raised as a sled dog. We do not know her feelings towards other dogs, cats, or kiddos, so please make sure any and all introductions are done in slow and controlled manner. Sunshine may need some help with potty and kennel training. She is a very active and wiggly girl once she is comfortable. If you are interested in meeting Sunshine, please give the shelter a call!June 29, 2026, 12:45 am
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LILO

Husky Pointer

Female, Adult
Fairbanks, AK
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lilo (A140931) is a 3-year-old AK Husky x Pointer mix who weighed 50 pounds on intake!01/22/26 These eager-to-go pups were surrendered to the shelter because their owner is facing some medical concerns and is unable to provide them with the lifestyle they need. They are working dogs and were said to be wonderful sled dogs! All these pups were stated to get along well with other dogs and are great pullers. They are accustomed to living out on a dog house but were said to have enjoyed coming inside during that super cold snap. However, they are not housebroken, and if you do plan on transitioning them to indoors, they will need help adjusting to indoor living – potty training, kennel training, basic commands, etc. They know mushing commands but that is about it. They would love to join a rec team or even to become your adventure buddy if you live an active lifestyle – skijoring, bikejoring, or even becoming your hiking buddy! Anything to keep them both mentally and physically stimulated so they stay out of trouble! If you are interested in meeting any of this crew or possibly the whole gang, please let us know! June 29, 2026, 12:45 am
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CONNIE

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Fairbanks, AK
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Connie (A134243) is a 5-year-old Pit Bull who weighed 60.4 pounds on intake! 06/27/26 Miss Connie is back after an overnight adoption because she was very determined to chase the cats in her most recent home. For this reason, we highly recommend she go to a home without cats. If you are interested in meeting Connie, please give us a call!06/23/26 Connie, previously known as Coney, is back at the shelter due to no fault of her own. Sadly, her last owner was moving into a residence that does not allow pets. She was described as an outgoing and friendly dog. Historically, she has done well with babies and children, but was known to bark at strangers initially but quickly warms up! She was also said to do well with other dogs once appropriate introductions were made. While in their care, Connie was said to be kennel-trained, housebroken, rides well in a car, and knows her basic commands. Connie is quite overweight and we encourage her next owner to work with their vet on helping Connie shed a few pounds. If you are interested in meeting Connie, please let us know! 08/30/24 Coney, previously known as DeeDee, was brought back to the shelter because she had become destructive when bored. Coney was described as being a very loving and sweet dog who got along with children, strangers, other dogs and even cats in her previous home. Coney was said to know some basic commands such as sit, come, stay, kennel, and paw! Enrolling her in a basic obedience class with a certified trainer would be a great way to round out her training and manners and is likely to help with managing her destructive habits. Providing plenty of physical and mental enrichment and appropriate chew toys will also help! This will also help with her chewing and digging habits! Coney was said to ride well in the car and to be housebroken and kennel trained. she will whine to let you know she needs to go out! This outgoing, friendly and affectionate girl was said to be gentle when playing and quite the little lovebug! If you are interested in meeting Miss Coney, please let us know!04/18/24 Delightful DeeDee is eager to find her new home after arriving at the shelter as a stray. Since she was a stray, we do not know if she has a history with children or other animals. On intake, she was the biggest sweetheart, and her personality has continued to shine! She was initially uncertain of her doggy neighbors but now appears indifferent. Please ensure you do slow, safe, and controlled introductions with all new friends! DeeDee has been very tidy at the shelter and we think she may already be housebroken! However, she may need some reminders as she settles into her new home. We also encourage her new owner to bring her to a basic obedience class to continue working on her manners and to learn a trick or two! We would love to help DeeDee find her new person to love! If you are interested in meeting DeeDee, please let us know! June 29, 2026, 12:45 am
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CHEWY

Husky

Male, Adult
Fairbanks, AK
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Chewy (A141750) is a 5-year-old AK Husky who weighed 53 pounds on intake! 04/16/26 This lover boy is Chewy! Chewy was surrendered to the shelter with his friend Tequila! These kiddos have been living the outdoor sled dog life. They are used to living on a doghouse, so if you plan on transitioning them indoors, keep in mind they will need help with all the basics. However, they may be keen to learn! They have previously run a dog team, but their surrendering owner felt they may enjoy being on a smaller rec team or even becoming your skijor buddy. They are an active breed, so they will need continued mental and physical stimulation. Both Tequila and Chewy were said to do well with children, strangers, and adults. They also have historically done well with other dogs and livestock. Please ensure you are making appropriate introductions with all new people and other animals. If you are interested in meeting Chewy, please let us know! June 29, 2026, 12:45 am
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BEETHOVEN

Basset Hound

Male, Young
Fairbanks, AK
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Beethoven (A142600) is an 8-month-old Basset Hound mix who weighed 30.4 pounds on intake! Foster to Adopt: We are looking for a foster-to-adopt for Beethoven, given his nervous behavior. When Beethoven gets to know someone, he really bonds with them. However, he needs a very patient person that is committed to giving him time and space and working with him on his confidence. If you think you are the person for him, please visit the front desk to complete a foster application!06/25/26 This pup is Beethoven! Beethoven was surrendered to the shelter and looking for his new place to call home. Beethoven was described as an outgoing, friendly, and affectionate pup once he is familiar with her. However, he has found this new environment very scary and is looking for a home that will give him the time to decompress. We encourage his next owner to look into the Fear Free Happy Homes website for ways to help him during the transition time. Beethoven was said to do great with babies and children in his last home. His experience with other animals outside his home is nonexistent. Ensuring you are making slow, safe, and controlled introductions with all new animals is important in helping set him up for success. Beethoven was stated to be kennel trained, housebroken, and rides well in a car. If you are interested in meeting Beethoven, please let us know! June 29, 2026, 12:45 am

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control

2408 Davis Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Arctic German Shepherd Rescue

PO Box 82464, Fairbanks, AK 99708

Pet Types: dogs

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Forget-Me-Not Animal Rescue

North Pole, AK 99705

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Daisy Acres Critter Services

7161 Anders Avenue, 23 mile Chena Hot Springs Road, Two Rivers, AK 99716

Pet Types: birds, dogs, farm animals, small animals

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