Events
	
 See our 
events calendar here.	
	
Current Scheduled Events:
	
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday November 9th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday November 16th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday November 23rd, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday November 30th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday December 7th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday December 14th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday December 21st, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.
Sunday Adoption Event at AARF
Sunday December 28th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: 
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends
Map: 
521 W. 41st. Ave, Unit H Anchorage AK 99503
See all of the 
animals attending this event.
Join us for our Sunday adoption event from 12 - 3 pm at  521 W 42st Ave, Unit G/H
	- 
	
You must have submitted an  application  online prior to attending an adoption event.
	 
	- 
	
Renters will need to provide proof of landlord permission with any breed/size restrictions prior to any adoption approvals.
	 
Not sure what to expect, here are some tips:
	- Sign up to get in begins at 11:30 am at the front door
 
	- You must have an application submitted online before meeting any dogs or puppies
 
	- Only approved applicants will be allowed to meet dogs and handle puppies
 
	- We can only allow a few families inside the office at a time. We may ask you to wait outside or in your car until we text or call you. 
 
	- Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
 
	- Please be courteous to our volunteers. They are not paid to be here.
 
	- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness may not enter the premises in order to maintain a healthy environment for our guests and staff.
 
Please Note: Most dogs are expected to attend our next adoption event, however sometimes life gets in the way. We encourage you to attend our next event to inquire about meeting or adopting any dog listed on our site or email us to request a meeting outside of an event.