Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska

03/04/2026

Thank you so much Alaska Testlab for having us at your facility on Monday afternoon! It was great for Xena and Yasmin to have new exposures and for them to meet some of your team. Thank you for supporting our mission by matching your employees donations! It is because of companies like you that we can continue our mission. We look forward to our next visit.

03/01/2026

Friends please consider stopping by to meet Zucker, just one of our 7 service dogs in training. We will be at the Eagle River Brown Jug store today until 6pm. Please consider making a donation by purchasing a paw print at any Brown Jug store before the end on this month. And thank you to Brown Jug for supporting our cause, placing service dogs with Veterans.

02/25/2026

This is what one type of behavior interruption looks like. How do you think this could be useful?

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from PPH Alaska! Vote for which pup you think is the cutest this Valentine's in the comments! 1. Nike 2. Yasmin 3. Vitus 4. Zucker 5. Unity 6. Dutch 7. Xena

02/12/2026

What we wished for Wednesday...

Did you know that our pups have an Amazon Wish List? Yup, true story.

Did you also know that our trainers fill and freeze treats for the pups to keep them occupied? Also true.

These Pupsicles look like a lot of fun and a lot less work for our humans! Please consider checking out our Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska Amazon wish list if you have sometime. Every donation big or small helps keep our dogs happy and healthy.

The Ultimate Dog Enrichment Starter Pack offers everything you need for extended dog playtime with interactive toys that combat boredom. This bundle includes the Woof Pupsicle pet toy, a re-freezable mold for DIY Pupsicle treats, and tasty chicken dog treats, ensuring hours of fun and engagement ...

02/10/2026

The best pups in town! Come stop by our facility on Dowling Road to meet our service-dogs-in-training and learn more about what we do.

02/10/2026

Hey Alaska, Zucker wants to say Thank You for supporting his service dog in training program. If you missed the announcement earlier, Brown Jug stores across Alaska have paw prints for sale for 1 or 5 dollars to help support our mission of helping veterans. Please consider stopping by your local store and add your name to the wall of prints🐾 before the end of this month.

02/05/2026

Happy 1st birthday Nike! Nike is excelling in her tasking, loves to cuddle, enjoys a good bone, and is an absolute goofball. We are so happy with the progress she is making and are excited to see what the next year brings. Happy birthday little Nike!

02/04/2026

Our volunteers keeps us going - we are in need of Puppy Parents for one of our current pups and for incoming puppies!
Are you able to provide a safe and loving home for one of our service-dogs-in-training? Check out the options below:

1. You drop off the dog weekday mornings and pick them up in the afternoons - like a kid at school (hours are flexible). You keep them at home over the weekends. We are always here to help cover if you are sick or going out of town!

2. This is a more full-time foster role. For 6 months to a year, you will have the dog at your home. We will meet at the facility once a week for training sessions as well as go on public outings once a month. This option is better suited for those who are retired, work from home, or stay at home during the day. Again, we are always here for back up when needed!

If you have any questions or would like to discuss possible volunteer opportunities please visit our website or call us at 907-302-6003
To apply to be a Puppy Parent follow the QR code in the picture of visit: https://www.pawsforpurplehearts.org/puppy-parent-app-alaska

02/03/2026

Looking forward to warmer days! Our pups sure love the snow but we're all ready for some sunshine and short sleeves. What are you looking forward to the most this spring/summer?

01/29/2026

Introducing our newest team member - Dutch! Dutch comes to us from a local breeder, Birchwood Goldens, and we are very excited to watch this little (for now) guy grow. He has already been to so many new places, met a lot of people, and has learned almost all of his basic commands. Dutch is full of energy (don't let the naptime pictures fool you) and loves to play with the big dogs.
We are eager to see his skillset continue to grow and watch him impact countless lives along the way.
If you want to meet Dutch, or any of our service-dogs-in-training, feel free to stop by our facility on Dowling Road in Anchorage!

01/26/2026

A huge shoutout to Three Bears Alaska for their generous donation to help stock our shelves with snacks and drinks for our veterans! Thank you so much for supporting our mission, our pups, and our veterans.