Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska

Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska PPH is built upon the trusted and time-honored tradition of Warriors helping Warriors. The benefits extend well beyond the PPH Veteran trainers.

Non-Profit organization, certified through Assistance Dogs International to train & place Service dogs with Veterans experiencing PTSD, TBI, or Mobility challenges. Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) is the first program of its kind to offer therapeutic intervention for Veterans and active-duty Service Members by teaching those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) to train service dogs for their comrades with combat-related injuries. Under the guidance of PPH instructors, participants engage with specially-bred Golden and Labrador Retriever puppies. Together they undergo an intensive 18-to-24-month service dog training regimen—learning more than 90 commands–while the Veterans reintegrate into civilian life. The service dogs trained in the PPH program are partnered with Veterans or Service Members with combat-related disabilities at no cost, providing a new steadfast companion and a true partner. PPH dogs provide independence and security as they perform tasks like tugging open doors, switching on and off lights, and picking up dropped items.

Happy Valentine's Day from PPH Alaska! Vote for which pup you think is the cutest this Valentine's in the comments! 1. N...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from PPH Alaska! Vote for which pup you think is the cutest this Valentine's in the comments! 1. Nike 2. Yasmin 3. Vitus 4. Zucker 5. Unity 6. Dutch 7. Xena

What we wished for Wednesday...Did you know that our pups have an Amazon Wish List? Yup, true story.Did you also know th...
02/12/2026

What we wished for Wednesday...

Did you know that our pups have an Amazon Wish List? Yup, true story.

Did you also know that our trainers fill and freeze treats for the pups to keep them occupied? Also true.

These Pupsicles look like a lot of fun and a lot less work for our humans! Please consider checking out our Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska Amazon wish list if you have sometime. Every donation big or small helps keep our dogs happy and healthy.

The Ultimate Dog Enrichment Starter Pack offers everything you need for extended dog playtime with interactive toys that combat boredom. This bundle includes the Woof Pupsicle pet toy, a re-freezable mold for DIY Pupsicle treats, and tasty chicken dog treats, ensuring hours of fun and engagement ...

The best pups in town! Come stop by our facility on Dowling Road to meet our service-dogs-in-training and learn more abo...
02/10/2026

The best pups in town! Come stop by our facility on Dowling Road to meet our service-dogs-in-training and learn more about what we do.

Hey Alaska, Zucker wants to say Thank You for supporting his service dog in training program. If you missed the announce...
02/10/2026

Hey Alaska, Zucker wants to say Thank You for supporting his service dog in training program. If you missed the announcement earlier, Brown Jug stores across Alaska have paw prints for sale for 1 or 5 dollars to help support our mission of helping veterans. Please consider stopping by your local store and add your name to the wall of prints🐾 before the end of this month.


Happy 1st birthday Nike! Nike is excelling in her tasking, loves to cuddle, enjoys a good bone, and is an absolute goofb...
02/05/2026

Happy 1st birthday Nike! Nike is excelling in her tasking, loves to cuddle, enjoys a good bone, and is an absolute goofball. We are so happy with the progress she is making and are excited to see what the next year brings. Happy birthday little Nike!

Our volunteers keeps us going - we are in need of Puppy Parents for one of our current pups and for incoming puppies! Ar...
02/04/2026

Our volunteers keeps us going - we are in need of Puppy Parents for one of our current pups and for incoming puppies!
Are you able to provide a safe and loving home for one of our service-dogs-in-training? Check out the options below:

1. You drop off the dog weekday mornings and pick them up in the afternoons - like a kid at school (hours are flexible). You keep them at home over the weekends. We are always here to help cover if you are sick or going out of town!

2. This is a more full-time foster role. For 6 months to a year, you will have the dog at your home. We will meet at the facility once a week for training sessions as well as go on public outings once a month. This option is better suited for those who are retired, work from home, or stay at home during the day. Again, we are always here for back up when needed!

If you have any questions or would like to discuss possible volunteer opportunities please visit our website or call us at 907-302-6003
To apply to be a Puppy Parent follow the QR code in the picture of visit: https://www.pawsforpurplehearts.org/puppy-parent-app-alaska

Looking forward to warmer days! Our pups sure love the snow but we're all ready for some sunshine and short sleeves. Wha...
02/03/2026

Looking forward to warmer days! Our pups sure love the snow but we're all ready for some sunshine and short sleeves. What are you looking forward to the most this spring/summer?

Introducing our newest team member - Dutch! Dutch comes to us from a local breeder, Birchwood Goldens, and we are very e...
01/29/2026

Introducing our newest team member - Dutch! Dutch comes to us from a local breeder, Birchwood Goldens, and we are very excited to watch this little (for now) guy grow. He has already been to so many new places, met a lot of people, and has learned almost all of his basic commands. Dutch is full of energy (don't let the naptime pictures fool you) and loves to play with the big dogs.
We are eager to see his skillset continue to grow and watch him impact countless lives along the way.
If you want to meet Dutch, or any of our service-dogs-in-training, feel free to stop by our facility on Dowling Road in Anchorage!

A huge shoutout to Three Bears Alaska for their generous donation to help stock our shelves with snacks and drinks for o...
01/26/2026

A huge shoutout to Three Bears Alaska for their generous donation to help stock our shelves with snacks and drinks for our veterans! Thank you so much for supporting our mission, our pups, and our veterans.

01/24/2026

All in a days work. Here is a short clip of 8 month old Zucker demonstrating how he turns on the light. Just one of about 100 commands our dogs learn. Doesn’t he look so proud of himself?

What other command do you think we teach our service dogs in training?




01/20/2026
Come see us!
01/17/2026

Come see us!

Address

1657 E Dowling Road
Anchorage, AK
99504

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19073026003

Website

https://linktr.ee/pphalaska

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