Sophie’s Fund

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Things are evolving quickly as they need to be to save these two, Susan Braden yes the Susan Braden has agree to FOSTER. There has been some interest and we are working with AARF to get these girls here to safety. We are taking charge only because Susan is giving us some breathing room. So they are available if anyone wants them. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122185368044905063&id=61577151894430

08/21/2026

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122185368014905063&set=pcb.122185368044905063

This is an URGENT CALL for help. Please share. Is there anyone who can take these two to foster, they face euthanasia on short notice.

08/03/2026

Another KBD in need of a home.

Pictures of Juno a Karelian Bear Dog for adoption in Phoenix, AZ who needs a loving home.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

PLEASE SHARE. Thank you for considering adopting a Karelian through Sophie's Fund, and thank you again to our donors for making our work possible.

✈️ Sophie’s Fund can arrange flights or transportation to the right educated home.

Starlight
- Age: 9 years old, birthdate 2/28/2017
- S*x: Female
- Origin: Breeder in Eastern Europe

A note from our source:

- My aging parents are no longer able to care for Starlight. She currently lives with them in Soldotna.
- Temperament: loving towards people. She has not been around children (especially little ones) and would likely do best in an adult-only home.
- Health/Needs: fixed and would benefit from fewer treats and more exercise.

Please reach out to Elissa Blankenship, Shawn O'Donnell or email us at [email protected]

UPDATE: Starlight was one of three dogs, two have found new homes. Starlight is still searching for her forever home. 🤍🖤🤍

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

🚨FOUND KARELIAN BEAR DOG🚨

📍 LOCATION: Anchorage, Alaska,
Oceanview and Old Seward

- Not turned into the pound.
- Taken in by the finder.

I wish we had more information on him/her.

If the owner is not found, Sophie’s Fund may facilitate rehoming efforts.

07/17/2026

JUST A PSA, IMPORTANT MESSAGE - 🚨‼️🚨 STOLEN CONTENT.
BLOCK AND REPORT.🚨‼️🚨

What makes this weird is that the photos and captions were copied, pasted and not changed *almost* AT ALL.

—> Oftentimes, the goal of these types of accounts is to pose as trustworthy people/nonprofit entities, solicit donations or engagement on social media, and take advantage of other creator’s work to gain followers.

🚨 This account (@/Karelian Bear Dog Lovers) is PRETENDING to be me (Elissa Blankenship) and/or Representatives of Sophie’s Fund. 💭 REMEMBER that Sophie’s Fund 🚫 WILL NOT 🚫 DIRECT MESSAGE 📩 people for donations. We rely on VOLUNTEERISM ONLY for the dogs we help.

Thank you for taking note.
Our OFFICIAL page is Sophie’s Fund. Any imposters should be treated as scam pages.

07/17/2026

PLEASE SHARE. Thank you for considering adopting a Karelian through Sophie's Fund, and thank you again to our donors for making our work possible. We have THREE Karelian Bear Dogs looking for educated homes.

Left to right, photos will be captioned with the dog’s name.

✈️ Sophie’s Fund can arrange flights or transportation to the right home.

Dog 1: Ranger
- Age: 9 years old, birthdate 2/28/2017 (from the same litter as Dog 2)
- S*x: Male
- Origin: Breeder in Eastern Europe

Dog 2: Starlight
- Age: 9 years old, birthdate 2/28/2017 (from the same litter as Dog 1)
- S*x: Female
- Origin: Breeder in Eastern Europe

Dog 3: Little Bear
- Age: 7 years old, birthdate 08-04-18
- S*x: Female

A note from our source:

- My aging parents are no longer able to care for them. The dogs currently live with them in Soldotna.
- Re-homing preference: It is best for each dog to be re-homed individually to let their personalities shine, though they could be adopted together if someone is able.
- Temperament: They are all loving towards people. They have not been around children (especially little ones) and would likely do best in adult-only homes.
- Health/Needs: All three are fixed and would benefit from fewer treats and more exercise.

Please reach out to Elissa Blankenship, Shawn O'Donnell or email us at [email protected]