Onyx

Available

3-7 years|Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Labrador Retriever|Female|Large|Anchorage, AK

🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🏃 Moderate Energy🎉 Social😽 Loves Kisses

Onyx

Available

3-7 years|Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Labrador Retriever|Female|Large|Anchorage, AK

🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🏃 Moderate Energy🎉 Social😽 Loves Kisses

About Onyx

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Adopting in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage's stunning natural beauty and adventurous spirit make it a truly unique city for pet adoption. Alaska's largest city has shelters with hardy, loving animals ready to share the Last Frontier's unmatched outdoor lifestyle.

From mountain trails in Chugach State Park to coastal walks along the Tony Knowles trail with views of Denali, Anchorage offers adopted pets an outdoor paradise unlike anywhere else in America.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

-5°F to 25°F

Dec – Feb

Extended darkness with only 5 to 6 hours of daylight demands reflective gear and headlamps for every walk. Temperatures can plunge well below zero, so limit outdoor exposure for all pets and provide insulated coats and booties. Road grit and ice melt chemicals require thorough paw cleaning after every outing.

Spring

18°F to 52°F

Mar – May

Daylight returns rapidly, with over 18 hours by May, lifting spirits for both pets and owners. Trails begin to thaw but can be icy and muddy, so use caution on Chugach State Park paths. Moose with newborn calves are especially dangerous in spring, so keep dogs leashed and give wildlife wide berth.

Summer

52°F to 65°F

Jun – Aug

The midnight sun provides up to 22 hours of daylight, making this the prime season for hiking and outdoor adventures. Temperatures are comfortable, but mosquitoes can be intense near water, so consider pet-safe repellent. Watch for bears on trails and keep pets close and leashed at all times.

Fall

15°F to 48°F

Sep – Nov

Temperatures drop rapidly and daylight shortens to prepare for winter. Early snowfall can arrive by October, so have cold-weather pet gear ready. Fall foliage in the Chugach Mountains is brief but stunning, and the cooler temperatures with fewer mosquitoes make September ideal for trail walks.

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