The mission and vision for Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends is to save dogs of all sizes and all breeds by placing them into loving, forever homes. We are an all-volunteer, foster home based, IRS recognized 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization based in Anchorage Alaska. We do not have a physical shelter. Instead, we operate primarily through our foster homes, online databases, boarding facilities, and at adoption events/expos. We never euthanized animals due to space or time constraints, but we may elect to euthanize in the event of a severe, untreatable/debilitating illness or extremely dangerous behavioral concerns. Because we do not kill to make space, however, we cannot take in every animal that needs help because of the limits of our resources.