Previous Events!
Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue will be at the Blueberry Festival!
Come and see us at the Hotel Alyeska Pond Courtyard
August 11th & 12th from 12pm until 6pm!
We'll be at the Bear Paw Festival of 2012!
This year's theme is "It's A Jungle Out There"
Stop by and see is July 13th through the 15th
We'll be at the Pawstice 2012 Event!
This is a fun, free, happy dog event exclusively for friends of
David Jensen Photography and Alaska Pet-ography.
Dog lovers, we are in need of bags of Nature’s Domain dry dog food. These can be purchased at Costco or Three Bears. Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue is currently helping families in crisis, who are unable to feed their dogs. If you can help, please drop off donations at our ADPR facility on any Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or call 745-7030.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue will be at the Primrose Celebration!
Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue will be at the Anchorage Pet Expo!
Free Admission * Free Parking
Bring Your Pet!
(on a fixed lead with proof of vaccinations, please)
Bring Your Pet!
(on a fixed lead with proof of vaccinations, please)
Mardi Gras Bow Wow Ball 2012!
Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue and the "OHANA MEDIA GROUP" along with our Premier Sponsors Chugach Anesthesia and Mark E. Keller, MD; Gold Sponsor MakeAScene; Green Sponsor AK Foot and Ankle, Far Country Animal Hospital, and UPS Palmer made it a great time at the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Bow-Wow Ball.
Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue would like to thank the many individuals and businesses who helped make our 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Bow Wow Ball Auction a huge success. The list is long, but we didn’t want to ignore anyone’s generosity, so here goes:
A Better Cut; Alaska Center for Acupuncture; Alaska Pet Services; Alaska TLC Kennels; Alaska Wildland Adventures; Alyeska Resort; Arkose Brewery; Alaska Railroad; ArtWorks Gallery & Glass Studio; AT&T Sports Center; Aurora Bead & Crafts ; Bagels Alaska & Stone Fired Pizza; Bella Luca Styling & Retail Salon; Beverly Evers; Café Amsterdam; Carol Vance; Century 16 Theatres; Cherish Klingbeil; Cindy and Steve Mate; Ciccone Glass Studio; Cool Warmth Glass Art Studio; Eagle River Knife Company; Elizabeth Haus; Ellie King; Finally Pure; Fireday Dalmatians; Fishology Alaska and Red Fish Lodge; Forget me Knot Designs; Fred Meyer; The Gallery; Garcia’s; Gelato Kudrino; Git N Go Liquor; The Grape Tap; Great Clips; Great Alaska Pizza Company; Great Harvest Bread Company; H2Oasis; Jacque and Jessi Speer “Kimoyi”; Jim and Jacque Briskey; Jim Maddry; Kahiltna BirchWorks; Kaladi Brothers; Kastle’s Kreations; Katie Daubney; K2 Aviation; Krazy Moose Subs; Kris Shear; Shane Lamb Gallery; Learning Essentials; Lois Daubney; Mary Jane Poynor; Metro Café; Mosquito Mama; Nancy Howes; Noisy Goose Café; North Star Vet; Oopsie Daisy Flowers; Palmer Vet; Pampered Paws Grooming; Pixie Siebe; Pizza Man; Raven Moon Studios; Red Robin; Robyn Helton; Rusty’s; Scrub A Mutt; Shear Fire Design; Suzanne Bach; Target; Tracy Brachle; Tattoos by Beth; Treasures of the North; Turkey Red; Vagabond Blues; Valley Cinema (Coming Attraction Theatres); Vibrationz; Wal-Mart; Whalebone Watercolors; WindRiver Kennels; Zollinger Photography.
Also, a big thanks to the people that gathered auction items and helped throughout the event.
See you again next year at the Mardi Gras Bow Wow Ball.
WOOF!
Angie Lewis
ADPR Board Member
A Better Cut; Alaska Center for Acupuncture; Alaska Pet Services; Alaska TLC Kennels; Alaska Wildland Adventures; Alyeska Resort; Arkose Brewery; Alaska Railroad; ArtWorks Gallery & Glass Studio; AT&T Sports Center; Aurora Bead & Crafts ; Bagels Alaska & Stone Fired Pizza; Bella Luca Styling & Retail Salon; Beverly Evers; Café Amsterdam; Carol Vance; Century 16 Theatres; Cherish Klingbeil; Cindy and Steve Mate; Ciccone Glass Studio; Cool Warmth Glass Art Studio; Eagle River Knife Company; Elizabeth Haus; Ellie King; Finally Pure; Fireday Dalmatians; Fishology Alaska and Red Fish Lodge; Forget me Knot Designs; Fred Meyer; The Gallery; Garcia’s; Gelato Kudrino; Git N Go Liquor; The Grape Tap; Great Clips; Great Alaska Pizza Company; Great Harvest Bread Company; H2Oasis; Jacque and Jessi Speer “Kimoyi”; Jim and Jacque Briskey; Jim Maddry; Kahiltna BirchWorks; Kaladi Brothers; Kastle’s Kreations; Katie Daubney; K2 Aviation; Krazy Moose Subs; Kris Shear; Shane Lamb Gallery; Learning Essentials; Lois Daubney; Mary Jane Poynor; Metro Café; Mosquito Mama; Nancy Howes; Noisy Goose Café; North Star Vet; Oopsie Daisy Flowers; Palmer Vet; Pampered Paws Grooming; Pixie Siebe; Pizza Man; Raven Moon Studios; Red Robin; Robyn Helton; Rusty’s; Scrub A Mutt; Shear Fire Design; Suzanne Bach; Target; Tracy Brachle; Tattoos by Beth; Treasures of the North; Turkey Red; Vagabond Blues; Valley Cinema (Coming Attraction Theatres); Vibrationz; Wal-Mart; Whalebone Watercolors; WindRiver Kennels; Zollinger Photography.
Also, a big thanks to the people that gathered auction items and helped throughout the event.
See you again next year at the Mardi Gras Bow Wow Ball.
WOOF!
Angie Lewis
ADPR Board Member
Spay and Neuter Day!
Mat-Su Animal Care and Regulation is organizing a spay /neuter day on Feb. 14 to help low income households afford to have their pets sterilized. On a first come, first served basis. There are slots open for 50 cat neuters, 16 cat spays, 25 dog neuters, and 12 dog spays. Register through Feb. 10. Bring current ID and proof of participation in one of the following: 2011 energy assistance, current food stamps, free federal lunch program, or 2010 federal tax return showing gross income health and human services poverty guidelines. For more info. call 746-5500.
*The Montana Creek Huskies Haven't Gotten Justice Yet*
A few weeks
ago, many dog lovers stood in protest at the Palmer Court House. We were there to represent and advocate for
the 160 dogs that were slowly starved at the hands of Frank Rich. Many of these dogs died because of the
neglect and abuse resulting from the lack of care given to them by Mr. Rich. The others, that survived, bear emotional and
psychological scars that may never heal.
Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue (ADPR) took approximately 60 of these puppies and 20 of the adults. One of these adult dogs was just returned by the adopters, who stated that this dog was just too damaged emotionally to ever trust in a human being again. We won’t give up! ADPR will continue our support for this poor animal.
Recently, Frank Rich called Channel 2 News for a press conference at his home, in order to defend and explain his actions toward his dogs. What he told them was that these dogs were “like members of his family” and that he “loved” them. Oh my, suffice it to say, that I am glad not to be loved by Mr. Rich or to be a member of his family. How does he treat beings that he doesn’t love or consider a family member? He also stated that he didn’t want Animal Control involved, because he didn’t want his dogs to be euthanized. Much better, I suppose, to watch them slowly die of thirst and hunger. In fact, in 2007, Mr. Rich asked Animal Control to euthanize many of his dogs because he could not feed them.
Unfortunately, justice is not always swift or fair. That afternoon in court, Frank Rich backed out of a plea agreement and plans on going to trial. The pre-trial conference hearing will be held on January 12, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Soon it will be a full year since this horror was brought to the public’s attention.
ADPR asks that you, the public, show your outrage at Frank Rich’s behavior and the damage that he has inflicted on these helpless victims. Join ADPR in demanding that Mr. Rich serve time in jail, pay any required fines, and NEVER be permitted to own an animal again. It was YOU, the public, that rose up in defense of these dogs and donated money, food, and other materials to nurture their damaged bodies and emotional state. Stand up for them again! Come to the Court House on January 12th and give Frank Rich a message that his behavior will not be tolerated.
Thank you for your support of these helpless dogs. If you have any questions about protesting at the Court House or other issues regarding this case, please call Angie or Holly at 745-7030.
The date for the hearing has been postponed. The current date is supposed to be either the 23rd or the 30th and it will be at the Palmer Courthouse.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Frank Rich, the Willow man who had more than 150 abused dogs taken from his property last year,was sentenced Monday to six months in jail and 10 years on probation.Rich pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. During his probation period he cannot own or care for any animals.
In January 2011, Alaska State Troopers seized 168 dogs from Rich's property. Nineteen dogs were found dead, according to veterinarian Katrina Zwolinski. In court Zwolinski testified the animals were emaciated, and many had parasites, cancer and wounds.
"They are not supposed to be eating themselves from the inside out," Zwolinski said.
At least 20 other dogs were euthanized, before some of the seized animals were adopted out.
Rich had appealed the dogs’ seizure, even discussing the case with local media last month. He declined to comment following his sentencing, but during the hearing he told the judge he loved his dogs and they were like family.
Looking back, he said he now understands he had too many dogs and needed help. He testified he spent up to $36,000 a year on dog food.
"Happiness is a large pile of dog food," Rich said.
Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue (ADPR) took approximately 60 of these puppies and 20 of the adults. One of these adult dogs was just returned by the adopters, who stated that this dog was just too damaged emotionally to ever trust in a human being again. We won’t give up! ADPR will continue our support for this poor animal.
Recently, Frank Rich called Channel 2 News for a press conference at his home, in order to defend and explain his actions toward his dogs. What he told them was that these dogs were “like members of his family” and that he “loved” them. Oh my, suffice it to say, that I am glad not to be loved by Mr. Rich or to be a member of his family. How does he treat beings that he doesn’t love or consider a family member? He also stated that he didn’t want Animal Control involved, because he didn’t want his dogs to be euthanized. Much better, I suppose, to watch them slowly die of thirst and hunger. In fact, in 2007, Mr. Rich asked Animal Control to euthanize many of his dogs because he could not feed them.
Unfortunately, justice is not always swift or fair. That afternoon in court, Frank Rich backed out of a plea agreement and plans on going to trial. The pre-trial conference hearing will be held on January 12, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Soon it will be a full year since this horror was brought to the public’s attention.
ADPR asks that you, the public, show your outrage at Frank Rich’s behavior and the damage that he has inflicted on these helpless victims. Join ADPR in demanding that Mr. Rich serve time in jail, pay any required fines, and NEVER be permitted to own an animal again. It was YOU, the public, that rose up in defense of these dogs and donated money, food, and other materials to nurture their damaged bodies and emotional state. Stand up for them again! Come to the Court House on January 12th and give Frank Rich a message that his behavior will not be tolerated.
Thank you for your support of these helpless dogs. If you have any questions about protesting at the Court House or other issues regarding this case, please call Angie or Holly at 745-7030.
The date for the hearing has been postponed. The current date is supposed to be either the 23rd or the 30th and it will be at the Palmer Courthouse.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Frank Rich, the Willow man who had more than 150 abused dogs taken from his property last year,was sentenced Monday to six months in jail and 10 years on probation.Rich pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. During his probation period he cannot own or care for any animals.
In January 2011, Alaska State Troopers seized 168 dogs from Rich's property. Nineteen dogs were found dead, according to veterinarian Katrina Zwolinski. In court Zwolinski testified the animals were emaciated, and many had parasites, cancer and wounds.
"They are not supposed to be eating themselves from the inside out," Zwolinski said.
At least 20 other dogs were euthanized, before some of the seized animals were adopted out.
Rich had appealed the dogs’ seizure, even discussing the case with local media last month. He declined to comment following his sentencing, but during the hearing he told the judge he loved his dogs and they were like family.
Looking back, he said he now understands he had too many dogs and needed help. He testified he spent up to $36,000 a year on dog food.
"Happiness is a large pile of dog food," Rich said.
The ADPR Newsletter is out! Have you gotten your copy?
Feel free to download this copy below.
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Santa-Paws Needs Your Help!
To benefit our community outreach Santa-Paws is trying to gather Dog Food, Treats, and Toys for all the homeless doggies! Please bring any items to the ADPR Facility on any Saturday during the month of December from 11am - 4pm, located at the Palmer/Wasilla Trinity Barn. Feel free to call us at 745-7030.
*Frank Rich and The Montana Creek Huskies*
In January of this
year, Frank Rich starved over 160 of his dogs and as a result 22 dogs died a
slow and horrible death. The others, although they survived physically,
suffered emotional and psychological abuse. This was not the first time that
Mr. Rich caused his dogs to suffer and eventually die. He has historically demonstrated that he has
no regard for their welfare and sees these poor creatures only as a source of
monetary gain.
The laws need to change and reflect what we now know about animals – dogs, like other animals, are capable of love, loyalty, and experience fear and pain. It is time that Alaska respect these creatures and make animal abuse a felony, punishable by large fines and prison sentences. At Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue, we are hoping to help facilitate that change, but we need your help. If you want to become involved, or have already taken steps to make this change happen, please contact us and let us work together to punish animal abusers.
Since July 22nd, Mr. Rich’s change of plea dates have been rescheduled on a monthly basis. The latest date scheduled is for December 7th, at 2:30pm. Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue plans on being a presence at the court house. We are asking that you come and show your continued support of Alaskan dogs as well. Contact the Assistant District Attorney, Lindsay Burton, and let her know that we are spreading the seeds of change and will not tolerate animal abuse in Alaska any longer. Call her at 761-5648 and meet us at the court house.
The laws need to change and reflect what we now know about animals – dogs, like other animals, are capable of love, loyalty, and experience fear and pain. It is time that Alaska respect these creatures and make animal abuse a felony, punishable by large fines and prison sentences. At Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue, we are hoping to help facilitate that change, but we need your help. If you want to become involved, or have already taken steps to make this change happen, please contact us and let us work together to punish animal abusers.
Since July 22nd, Mr. Rich’s change of plea dates have been rescheduled on a monthly basis. The latest date scheduled is for December 7th, at 2:30pm. Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue plans on being a presence at the court house. We are asking that you come and show your continued support of Alaskan dogs as well. Contact the Assistant District Attorney, Lindsay Burton, and let her know that we are spreading the seeds of change and will not tolerate animal abuse in Alaska any longer. Call her at 761-5648 and meet us at the court house.
The City of Dillingham, Alaska
Thanks Renata Hoskins and Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue Volunteers!
"The City of Dillingham wishes
to express its sincere thanks and gratitude to Renata Hoskins and the
other volunteers at ADPR for assisting the Dillingham Animal Control
services with animal rescue and making it possible to place many
homeless pets in good homes."
Keep up the good work everyone!! You can download the official statement below.
Keep up the good work everyone!! You can download the official statement below.
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Bear Paw 2011!
We had an awesome time at Bear Paw. Available Dogs for adoption and Alumni Dogs walked in the Parade with their owners/foster families. They did so well that Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue won 1st prize in the pet entry. We were able to raise money for future dogs and adopted out many of our current dogs to wonderful new homes.
Special thanks go our wonderful volunteers that helped out during the 3 day event. See you next year Bear Paw!!
Special thanks go our wonderful volunteers that helped out during the 3 day event. See you next year Bear Paw!!
ADPR BBQ!
We wanted to thank all our
wonderful volunteers and fosters by treating them to a BBQ by the lake!
This was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to meet other volunteers
and put faces to names! It was great to see all of you there and we
look forward to our next BBQ and seeing all of your faces again! Many
thanks go out to all of our hard working and caring volunteer and foster
families!
Mardi Gras Bow Wow Ball 2011!
This was ADPR's 1st annual Mardi
Gras Bow Wow Ball. We all had an awesome night and thank you everyone
for all your help, it was greatly appreciated as was everyone who also
helped make this such a special night for everyone. The pups sure
appreciate all the money we raised!
What’s going on with those Montana Creek Huskies?
It has been more than three months since the dog seizure case in Montana Creek exploded into the media and our lives. Over 160 Malamutes and Huskies were discovered starving and in deplorable living conditions with a local breeder. Many Alaskans demonstrated their kindness to these unfortunate animals by donating their time, money, and supplies. Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue has taken over 30 of these wonderful puppies into our foster program, and all but one has been adopted.
The Wells Fargo account, which was initially set up so that the community could donate money to these Montana Creek dogs, has been closed and was earmarked into a Mat-Su Borough account to be used specifically for Animal Control. Over $40,000 was raised toward this effort. The Mat-Su account has been designated to be used for “Shelter Projects.” Any further questions about the account should be directed to the Mat- Su Borough and any inquiries about the dogs can be made at the Mat-Su Animal Control Office.
ADPR has also placed seven of the adult dogs with foster homes. Understandably, the adult dogs have some emotional scars that will take a bit longer to heal. However, we have not given up on them. Training, patience, and a great deal of love is what these dogs currently need, and rest assured, ADPR is providing this for them. So far, only two of these dogs has found a home, but we at ADPR have no doubt about the future that lies in wait for them. A future, which the residents of Alaska can still impact.
There are approximately 40 huskies at the Animal Control facility who still need to be adopted. Donate your time by volunteering, fostering, or adopting one of these dogs. Three months ago, we made a difference in the lives of these beautiful dogs – let’s not stop. Thank you for your involvement.
The Wells Fargo account, which was initially set up so that the community could donate money to these Montana Creek dogs, has been closed and was earmarked into a Mat-Su Borough account to be used specifically for Animal Control. Over $40,000 was raised toward this effort. The Mat-Su account has been designated to be used for “Shelter Projects.” Any further questions about the account should be directed to the Mat- Su Borough and any inquiries about the dogs can be made at the Mat-Su Animal Control Office.
ADPR has also placed seven of the adult dogs with foster homes. Understandably, the adult dogs have some emotional scars that will take a bit longer to heal. However, we have not given up on them. Training, patience, and a great deal of love is what these dogs currently need, and rest assured, ADPR is providing this for them. So far, only two of these dogs has found a home, but we at ADPR have no doubt about the future that lies in wait for them. A future, which the residents of Alaska can still impact.
There are approximately 40 huskies at the Animal Control facility who still need to be adopted. Donate your time by volunteering, fostering, or adopting one of these dogs. Three months ago, we made a difference in the lives of these beautiful dogs – let’s not stop. Thank you for your involvement.
Santa Pictures 2010
Stryker and Sierra both had their picture taken with Santa. They told him they would really love a forever home for Christmas.
He was able to make their wish come true! We hope to see you next year Santa!
He was able to make their wish come true! We hope to see you next year Santa!
