Animal Care and Adoption Division

Adopting a Pet​​​

Please visit the adoptable animals website . Once you 've identified animals you'd like to meet for possible adoption, you can either walk-in, or call Customer Service at 343-8122 to schedule an appointment. Please complete the adoption applicationbefore arriving at the shelter to make the adoption process more efficient.

When arriving for your appointment:

• Face coverings are required
• Maintain safe physical distancing
• Bring no more than three household members​
  

Tips for Adopting a Shy Cat

Anchorage Animal Care and Control has a large number of shy cats come through our door, which are often overlooked by adopters. However, shy cats can make awesome companions! Here's a video with some tips to help make the transition into your home easier for the cat and for you! We hope you will consider adopting one of our shyer cats.

​Animals and COVID-19:​

For information regarding animals and COVID-19:

Centers for Disease Control

World Small Animal Veterinary Association

American Veterinary Medical Association

See our Adoptable Pets here (updates hourly).

When you adopt a pet from Anchorage Animal Care and Control you are making a lifelong friend as well as giving an animal a new start on life.

We have a variety of animals for adoption, including:

• Mixed breed and purebred dogs and cats

• Kittens and puppies

• Small animals such as guinea pigs, hamsters and mice

• Birds

• Reptiles

How do these pets come to us?

• Stray animals who are not claimed by their family.
• Animals surrendered to us by their family.

What can we tell you about our adoptable animals:

• If the animal was surrendered by its family, we obtain as much information as possible about their behavior.
• If the animals was a stray we rely on information from our volunteers and staff as they interact with the animal on a daily basis.
• All adoptable animals have passed a behavioral evaluation.
• We do not have a full-time veterinary staff or an in-house clinic so animals are not seen by a veterinarian prior to adoption. If a possible health concern is noticed by staff, it is brought to the attention of the AACC Director.

If you adopt from us:

• All dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered by the new owner if they are to leave our facility unaltered. Terms of this condition will be explained by Customer Service at the time of adoption.
• Dogs and cats will have received appropriate vaccinations.
• Cats and dogs will receive a microchip and dogs will receive a Municipality of Anchorage dog license.
• You will receive a coupon for a free health exam at participating veterinary clinics.

Before you adopt:

Making the decision to bring a pet into your family is a serious commitment. Please consider the decision carefully. To help you out, please see the below articles:

• Adoption Tips from the ASPCA
• Thinking about Adopting a Cat?
• Is a Dog Right for You?
• The Adoption Process: Questions to Ask Yourself from the Humane Society of the United States
• The Adoption Process: Questions to Ask Shelter Staff from the Humane Society of the United

Hill's Food, Shelter & Love Program

The Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center participates in the Hill's Food, Shelter & Love Program. You can learn about the Hill's Food, Shelter & Love Program here:

Animal Care and Adoption Division

Source: http://www.muni.org/departments/health/admin/animal_control/pages/AdoptingaPet.aspx

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