Alaska Belgian Shepherd Rescue

26/06/2024

Meet the two toughest cops in town. One's just a little smarter than the other!

17/12/2023

No rawhide!!!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1997171460361963&id=589493424463114

Heads up dog lovers! A dog-friendly warning regarding the Xmas treats many stores are now starting to stock for dogs for the holidays.

Many of these so-called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas.

The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China, where there are vastly reduced safety standards to those we rely on in the U.S.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulfide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell. You may know hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to make dogs vomit up poisons but it can cause lasting damage to intestines.

Now come the pretty festive colors and the glue to form cute shapes. On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium, and formaldehyde! Yeesh - you would never knowingly feed these toxins to yourself or your dogs, right?

If that wasn't bad enough, these "treats" regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews are slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop where they belong or if some well-meaning person buys them for your dog store them safely away from your dog and then dispatch in the garbage bin!

16/12/2023

Meet 💚🖤Hannah🖤💚
Hannah is a 2 year old GSD Malinois mix. She does well with other dogs per the owner.
Hannah is initially anxious around new people like most with this breed but she does warm up eventually.
She is crate trained.
She has a high prey drive and has never been around cats.
She has an off switch and is relaxed at home but ready to play.
This gorgeous girl is looking for the right home. If you think that might be you email an application pinned above. Message us if you have any questions. 💚🖤

13/12/2023

Adoption Application 💚🖤💚

Email to: [email protected]

13/12/2023

💚🖤Meet Obsidian🖤💚
Below is a write up from his current owner:

💚Due to no fault of his own, Obsidian is looking for a new home to spend his last years.

🖤Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Obsidian is a 10-year-old Belgian sheepdog who still has the energy of a five-year-old dog. He can easily bike 10 miles with someone, go on runs every day for several miles, and play frisbee until he drops. He would fit best in a very active family or single individual home that can give him undivided attention (no kids and select, non dominant dogs). He could definitely dabble in sports for fun if his new owner wanted to. He bonds best with female handlers but would be okay with a male. He would be suitable to go to an individual who wants to “try” a Belgian without the full commitment to a young puppy.

💚He wants to be involved in every decision you make, and he would love an individual who can obsess over him, just as much as he will obsess over you. He is an intense dog with high arousal, but is also handler sensitive and eager to please you. He is very busy, and unless encouraged indoors to settle down he will always look for something to do, even if you just exercised him mentally and physically.

🖤He has great obedience, off leash reliability, does well around children of any age as long as they are respectful, house broken, rides well in a vehicle, and is crate trained. He has background in beginner level agility training, doggy parkour, and trick training. He was my bikejoring and canicross partner for years, and has a high love for pull sports. He has shared a home with dog savvy cats, rabbits, and ferrets. If left to his own devices he will get very interested in engaging with them, but under command he will disengage quickly. He shows no desire to hurt smaller animals, but might be exuberant and hurt
Some of his quirks include:

-strong interest in dogs, with mild (and often warranted “reactivity”), but is easy to redirect

-Being an adrenaline ju**ie. Even long daily walks will not satisfy him over time; he desires high level activity a few times a week to be satisfied.

-low frustration threshold

-impatient

If interested please fill out an application and email it to: [email protected]

04/09/2023

Amazing shop!!

🐾 Fundraiser Time! 🐕

We have some exciting news to share with all the pet lovers out there! 49th State Kennels is hosting a special fundraiser, and we have not one, not two, but THREE Ruff Land Kennels to give away! You know, those beautiful red, white and blue kennels you’ve had your eye on! 👀🎉🐶

💙 Patriotic blue - Intermediate front & side door kennel with a matching top tray.
🤍 White - Large single door kennel.
❤️ Patriotic red - XL single door kennel.

Here's how you can participate and stand a chance to win:

1️⃣ Purchase a ticket at $25 each or get 5 tickets for $100. The more tickets you buy, the greater your chances of winning one of these top-notch kennels.

2️⃣ But wait, there's more! If you've already purchased your tickets, here's an extra opportunity for you. For every $20 you spend in store, you will receive an additional ticket. It's our way of saying thank you for supporting us and our furry friends.

All the proceeds from this fundraiser will be distributed to select locations that help animals in need, as well as assisting with some of our in-house costs. Your contribution will make a significant impact in improving the lives of animals and supporting their well-being. 🙏🐾

At 49th State Kennels , we deeply value our loyal customers and their love for their pets. This fundraiser is an excellent opportunity for us to give back to the community and express our gratitude for your continued support.

This fundraiser will run the whole month of September. September 1-30. Make sure to stop in say hi and purchase your tickets! We will announce the winners October 1st.

Tickets can be purchased in store or you can message us and we will get you an invoice sent over. We are working on the online purchase part for future.

Due to shipping costs, physical pick up is preferred.

17/06/2023

❤️Valor has been adopted❤️

⭐️⭐️ Valor⭐️⭐️

This 6 year old gorgeous guy needs his forever home.
He is the typical malinois and very smart!!
No small dogs or cats 
He is working on crate training
Prefer someone will malinois experience
Please reach out if interested ❤️

29/05/2023

❤️Valor has been adopted❤️

⭐️⭐️ Valor⭐️⭐️

This 6 year old gorgeous guy needs his forever home.
He is the typical malinois and very smart!!
No small dogs or cats 
Please reach out if interested ❤️

20/05/2023

Charles has been adopted! ❤️
Adoption pending for captain aka Charles! 🥰

05/02/2023

He’s still looking for his perfect home! ❤️

All he wants for Christmas is the perfect family! 🥰

14/01/2023

Anyone missing this sweet boy?

14/01/2023

❤️Adoption Pending❤️
💙🔥💙Bruno💙🔥💙
This sweet boy is looking for his forever home. He is a 1yo male.
🔥 High energy
💙 Loves other dogs and cats
🔥No children
His favorite activity is running into piles of snow and eating it! Very playful but can be too rough at times. He is currently 76lbs.
He needs a large yard.
🔥 if interested contact us for an application🔥

25/12/2022

All he wants for Christmas is the perfect family! 🥰

21/11/2022

💙Charles💙
He is ready for his new home!
He is doing amazing with his weight loss journey and would do best with a more relaxed family looking for a companion. He takes a bit to warm up but once he does he’s a lover.
He does great with my dogs but mainly ignores them and likes to relax.

21/11/2022

Meet 💥Benji💥
He is 3 yo and doesn’t not do well with cats or tires. Looking for his forever home. Msg us if interested.

06/11/2022

Reach out to Homeward Bound Pet Rescue & Referral, Inc. If interested! 💙

19/10/2022

🔥🔥🔥 Nova 🔥🔥🔥
This gorgeous 1 yo GSD girl is looking for her forever family.
💛She’s a fast learner, very smart!
🧡She’s very sweet and affectionate with her family and eager to please.
❤️ she loves to play with her current older GSD brother but she can play rough.

Nova is staying with her current family until we find her the perfect family.
This girls prey drive is INTENSE! So no small animals (cats, chickens, small dogs).
No small children.
We think she would do best with male dogs.
Message me if your interested and I’ll send you an application. 🖤

We are dedicated to rescuing Belgian shepherds �

08/10/2022

Welcome our newest rescue Charles 🥰. We’ve got some work to do and weight to work off then he’ll be ready for his new home. ❤️

24/01/2022

📣BETHEL📣

https://www.facebook.com/244365525641691/posts/4806827799395418/?d=n

Kona is a 6 month old Belgian Malinois.
Kona is kennel trained, he will have accidents if not brought out on a schedule. He is very affectionate, but he needs his energy and mental needs met by exercise and training. He would do best in a home without small children, as he is so excited and has all that puppy energy, he is too much for them. Kona needs a family that will continue to socialize him, he hasn't had a lot of experience with other dogs. He and his foster sister have done so-so together.
Due to his breed: Breed experience, and home ownership are required.
If you feel you are a good match for Kona please fill out the adoption application on our website www.bethelfriendsofcanines.com
Local adoptions only

09/12/2021

🔥🖤♥️ADOPTED♥️🖤🔥
Jack, formally known as Atticus, hit the family jackpot 😍🥰. He is in HEAVEN and absolutely loves playing with his sister Pepper! We are SO happy for him and so thankful for his new amazing family 🥰💚🤍🖤

03/12/2021

Introducing our two newest rescues Atlas and Atticus 🔥❤️😍
Atticus is pending adoption.
A huge special thank you to Anna Rose with AK Wild K9 Photography for always taking the best pictures of our rescues and donating her time and talent. She’s phenomenal!

15/11/2021

We’re starting to accept applications for this guy, Atticus 🤩. He’s not handling being around other dogs yet very well, so we’d prefer he be the only dog in the home. Breed experience is also preferred with him. He’s a work in progress but he’s doing really well!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/11k-oJONUB24DUc5hvwVzlcOG0vD_zhSn/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

06/11/2021

Courtesy post: The Hound Lounge has 3 of these puppies, malinois/ Rottweiler mix. I’m sure they will have lots of energy. The adoption that was pending didn’t work out. If interested please reach out to the hound lounge. 💚🖤

https://www.facebook.com/278697568873244/posts/4449020001840959/?d=n

Adopted 🐾💙🐾

Good morning from Hiker 🐾💙🐾
Hiker is waiting for his forever family, he was born July 15th. He is a mix of Rottweiler and Belgian Malinois. He will require a very active family, one with breed experience would be ideal.
He rings a bell to go potty and knows how to sit and lay down. He loves all people and would benefit from another dog in the home. He’s still at the nippy play stage so older kids might be best.
PRIVATE MESSAGE for more information or an application 🐾😎🐾

01/11/2021

Meet our newest foster Atticus. We’re still in the process of getting to know him and gaining his trust but he’s progressing well.
He will need a lot of work but watch for updates on this gorgeous guy! 🥰

08/10/2021

⭐️⭐️ATTENTION DOG OWNERS⭐️⭐️

There is currently a serious outbreak of canine distemper, a HIGHLY contagious viral disease that infects dogs - it is not contagious to humans.

- Spreads easily through direct contact from infected pet’s especially from aerosolized secretions (sneezing & coughing).

- High mortality rate: 50% of affected adult dogs die, 80% of affected puppies die.

- There is NO CURE. Treatment consists of supportive care including fluids, antibiotics & medications to help control vomiting & diarrhea.

Clinical signs include:
- mucus from nose and/or eyes
- coughing & sneezing
- vomiting & diarrhea
- neurological signs such as seizures
- lethargy, fever, depression

PREVENTABLE WITH VACCINES!!

Please make sure your dogs are up to date on their vaccines!!

03/09/2021

This sweet boy crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday but he got more love from his family, Jamie and Jeremy, in his short life than most dogs do in their whole life. Our hearts are broken, especially for his family but we’re comforted by the fact that he was so loved and lived his best life because of them. He was a star at everything he did, he had the best leg wrap I’ve ever seen ☺️. We’ll miss you Anubis ❤️.

30/08/2021

SEPT 3rd : FIRST FRIDAY at 🍻 - color shoot will be post on the wall for the month of September! Come have some drinks and enjoy your Friday night!

26/08/2021

It’s international dog day! Show us your dogs!!

08/08/2021

ATTENTION PLEASE!!! I have been FLOODED with phone calls and emails of people looking for Belgian Malinois puppies! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read this first! This is GENERAL information you need to know. Malinois ARE NOT a good choice as family dogs! They carry lots of reactivity, energy, aggression and drive! They are very smart and need LIFELONG training. If you aren’t an experienced trainer or you don’t have plans of becoming one, this is not the breed for you. Malinois rescue is beyond FULL. The reason for this is people keep buying Malinois puppies thinking they will be great dogs and they find out how wrong they are. They end up with an aggressive, anxious mess of a dog that they can’t handle and dump it. No reputable Malinois breeder will sell you a puppy as a family pet, including myself. We know it’s wrong and it’s not a good fit. However, there is no shortage of backyard breeders and puppy millers willing to sell you a puppy and take your money. They don’t care about the breed and have no respect for it nor do they care what happens to you or the pup. These pups are usually poorly bred, unhealthy and have bad temperaments. Malinois need to work...all the time. They need very skilled training and very correct upbringing or they will develop major issues. Ive been breeding, raising and training these dogs for almost 20 years now. If you are thinking about a Malinois puppy for your family, PLEASE reconsider and search for a more suitable breed 🙏🙏🙏