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Pet of the Week: Rocky the sweet Husky

Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 4:16 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Rocky the husky is a dog who loves to run and is looking for a new place to call home.

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Pet of the Week: Finnigan the friendly bunny

Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 4:18 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Finnigan the bunny is looking for a place to call his forever home.

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Pet of the Week: Roxanne the fluffy Chow Chow

Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 6:12 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

It's time to meet Roxanne, the Chow Chow looking for her forever home.

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Pet of the Week: The return of Spirit the adorable Husky

Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 4:09 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Spirit the Husky is looking for a loving home of her own once again.

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Pet of the Week: Kittee the shy Siamese cat with a big heart

Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 4:13 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Pet of the Week: Kittee the Siamese cat

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Fairbanks animal shelter: How to adopt a pet

Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 4:15 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

The animal shelter explains what all goes into the pet adoption process.

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Pet of the Week: Tangelo - spry and sweet Alaskan Husky

Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 4:18 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Pet of the Week: Tangelo the sweet older Husky with plenty of energy.

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Fairbanks animal shelter overcomes challenges, finding pets forever homes during the pandemic

Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 4:16 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

The Fairbanks North Star Borough animal shelter has overcome challenges presented by the pandemic and has continued to help animals find new homes.

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Pet of the Week: Socks the gentle Alaskan Husky

Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:17 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Socks the Alaskan Husky mix is looking for a loving home.

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Pet of the Week: Banderas the friendly Guinea Pig

Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:24 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Pet of the Week: Banderas the friendly Guinea Pig

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Pet of the Week: Spirit the sweet as pie Alaskan Husky

Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 4:20 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

This weeks Pet of the Week is Spirit, the Alaskan Husky.

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Pet of the Week: Maui the shy but loveable cat

Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 4:12 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Pet of the Week: Maui

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Pet of the Week: Thandi the love bug bunny

Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 4:47 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

This weeks Pet of the Week is Thandi.

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Pet of the Week: Abby the energetic Labrador Retriever Pitbull mix

Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 4:11 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Pet of the Week: Abby

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Pet of the Week: Arya the Alaskan Malamute

Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 5:08 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Meet Arya the Malamute mix! She's this week's Pet of the Week.

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Pet of the Week: Stanley the plucky Rooster

Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Pet of the Week Stanley

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Pet of the Week: Alaskan Husky ‘Scarlett’, a Ball of Energy

Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 4:17 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

Pet of the Week: Scarlett

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Pet of the Week: James the cat, an affectionate lap warmer

Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 4:55 PM AKST

By Richard Atkin

This older gentleman is bound to melt your heart as he warms your lap.

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Pet of the Week: Kylie the lovable Rottweiler

Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 4:13 PM AKST

Pet of the week Kylie

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Pet of the Week: Retired Mushing Huskies Ralph and Carhartt

Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 2:22 PM AKDT

By Richard Atkin

Meet Ralph and Carhartt, two shy, older huskies looking for a new loving home.

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Pet of the Week: Tanya the turtle is looking for her new home

Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 3:59 PM AKDT

By Richard Atkin

Meet Tanya, the shy little turtle looking for someone to get her out of her proverbial shell.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Yogi the 2 year old Australian Cattle Dog

Updated: Oct. 14, 2020 at 4:11 PM AKDT

By Ryan Osborne

Cute dog from a land down under

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Pet of the Week: A look inside the house of mouse

Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 4:10 PM AKDT

By Ryan Osborne

This weeks pets of the week are a bunch of mice who came to us looking for new homes.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Gray, the two year old Alaskan husky mix

Updated: Sep. 30, 2020 at 5:03 PM AKDT

By Ryan Osborne

Gray is also in the group of dogs with our last week’s pet, and she’s excited to find someone to bring her home!

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Pet of the Week: Meet Kailani, the two-year old Alaska Husky mix

Updated: Sep. 23, 2020 at 5:05 PM AKDT

By Ryan Osborne

In today’s Pet of the Week, we meet Kailani, a husky mix who’d love to have a home.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Stitch, the 8 month old Husky mix

Updated: Sep. 16, 2020 at 4:11 PM AKDT

By Ryan Osborne

If you "needle" little excitement in your life, meet Mr. Stitch in this edition of Pet of the Week!

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Wanda, a two-year old Alaska husky mix

Updated: Sep. 9, 2020 at 5:18 PM AKDT

By Ryan Osborne

Meet Wanda, a two-year old Alaska husky mix.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Patches, a 3 year old domesticated Bunny

Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 4:10 PM AKDT

By Ryan Osborne

Meet Patches, a 3 year old domesticated Bunny

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Pet of the Week: This Sherman is looking for his Mr. Peabody

Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 4:49 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

In honor of National Dog Day, we're barking mad for this friendly canine! 1 year-old Sherman is looking for his Mr. Peabody, and it could be you! Let's meet this good boy in News 13's Pet of the Week!

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Pet of the Week: Meet Chili the Chinchilla

Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 5:03 PM AKDT

By KTVF Staff Reporter

Meet Chili the chinchilla, just chin-chillin down at the North Star Borough Animal Shelter.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Misty, a 1-year old domesticated Pigeon

Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 8:05 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

Misty, a 1-year old domesticated pigeon, is this week's Pet of the Week.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Willa, a 4-year old Alaskan Husky

Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 4:07 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

Willa, a 4-year old Alaskan Husky, is this week's Pet of the Week.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Biggie, a one-year old Guinea Pig

Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 4:59 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

Biggie is a one-year old Guinea Pig ready for adoption at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Shelter.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Smoky, an outgoing hamster

Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 4:57 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

This little guy brings the heat, and shares a name with our favorite fire safety mascot! He may be bashful, but adopting this hamster is sure to ensure... a burnin' love. Meet Smoky in this Wednesday edition of News 13's Pet of the Week.

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Dancing with Bears: The Karelian Bear Dog story

Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 5:12 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

Karelian Bear Dogs are certified K-9 working dogs used to help with bear conservation and safety. The dogs are able to help biologists as they work to train bears to avoid humans.

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Dancing with Bears: The Karelian Bear Dog story

Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 5:11 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

Karelian Bear Dogs are certified K-9 working dogs used to help with bear conservation and safety. The dogs are able to help biologists as they work to train bears to avoid humans.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet the mythical duo of cats named Loki and Athena

Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 4:29 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

A brother who's a little less Norse trickster, and a little more... cat. A sister who's not so much goddess of wisdom and war, and a little more... also cat. Meet Athena and Loki, three year old siblings who love to stick together, and are sure to have purr-fect chemistry with you!

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Roo, a 10-year old Alaskan Husky

Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 4:22 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

This husky is sure to make you howl with excitement! Today, we meet an old girl who's young at heart and ready to find a home to keep up with her!

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Pet ‘bug-out kits’ help keep animal friends safe in an emergency

Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 1:01 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

As summer heats up and wildfire season is well underway, evacuations become a real possibility. Having a plan for pets can help make sure they stay safe no matter what happens.

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Pet ‘bug-out kits’ help keep animal friends safe in an emergency

Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

As summer heats up and wildfire season is well underway, evacuations become a real possibility. Having a plan for pets can help make sure they stay safe no matter what happens.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet this shy husky named Bjork

Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 4:24 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

Now for this segment, we promised fewer dog puns...but fur-get it! Today, we meet a cute mixed pup who holds the name of a world-renowned musical artist! She's just a little shy. Meet Bjork in this edition of Pet of the Week.

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PET OF THE WEEK: This husky is out of this world

Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 10:25 AM AKDT

By John Dougherty

With glittering eyes and a snuggle problem, you'll definitely be over the moon with this 5 year old husky! Meet Luna in News 13's “Pet of the Week.”

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Fish and Game warns of annual Tularemia outbreak affecting pets

Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 6:57 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

Nearly every year around Memorial Day, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Fairbanks is notified of a hare infected with tularemia, a bacteria spread by hare and vole ticks. If an infected hare is killed or mouthed by a dog or cat, the disease can be transmitted to humans through saliva contact.

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Fish and Game warns of annual Tularemia outbreak affecting pets

Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 6:56 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

Nearly every year around Memorial Day, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Fairbanks is notified of a hare infected with tularemia -- a bacteria spread by hare and vole ticks. If an infected hare is killed or mouthed by a dog or cat, the disease can be transmitted to humans through saliva contact.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Shooter, an 11-month old pit bull and lab mix

Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 5:02 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

You have to ask yourself one question. Do I feel lucky... enough to adopt this pup! We hope this young boy's adoption goes out...with a bang! Meet the sweet and energetic puppy, Shooter, in News 13's of Pet of the Week.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet the coffee colored husky named Mocha

Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 5:10 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

Instead of your usual pick-me-up at the local coffee shop, why not come by the Fairbanks Animal Shelter and get yourself something that has a real spring in his step? Like Mocha! He may be a little older than most, but adopting this boy is guaranteed to give you the buzz you need!

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet the fluffy malamute named Grizz

Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 5:08 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

This chubby boy deserves a dramatic..... paws! He's got a few eggs-cellent quirks you're sure to love! And while the name may fool you, the Fairbanks Animal Shelter is not putting bears up for adoption... sorry, folks. But this furball is just as fuzzy!

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Fairbanks Research Station 'LARS' welcomes seven musk oxen calves

Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 6:28 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

It's Musk Ox-lovers favorite part of the year; birthing season at the Large Animal Research Station, as they welcome seven healthy calves.

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Fairbanks Research Station 'LARS' welcomes seven musk oxen calves

Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 6:28 PM AKDT

By Jordan Rodenberger

It's Musk Ox-lovers favorite part of the year; birthing season at the Large Animal Research Station, as they welcome seven healthy calves.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet the mix breed named Max

Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 4:55 PM AKDT

By John Dougherty

This dog is mixed to...the...Max! That's his name, and he's got pit bull terrier and lab in him! He's a shy guy, but he's willing to try! Meet this good boy in News 13's Pet of the Week.