Anchorage Animal Care and Control

Anchorage Animal Care and Control We are the open-admission animal shelter for domestic animals and the enforcement agency for Title 17 Animals for the Municipality of Anchorage.
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Our shelter provides a temporary home to stray animals waiting to be claimed by their owners or homeless animals waiting to be adopted. We have an active volunteer force that helps exercise and socialize shelter animals. Animal control officers respond to requests for assistance regarding animals in need and to concerns about animals that might be a threat to public safety.

🐶 !SWEET NEWS FROM CAMP BOW WOW! 🎉We came to celebrate the Grand Opening… and somehow left with three fewer puppies! 💚We...
05/30/2026

🐶 !SWEET NEWS FROM CAMP BOW WOW! 🎉

We came to celebrate the Grand Opening… and somehow left with three fewer puppies! 💚

We are beyond excited to announce that Bagel, Muffin, and Doughnut have ALL been adopted!
🥯🧁🍩

These three adorable pups stole hearts all day long, and now they’re heading home with families of their very own. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for these little bakery babies!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Grand Opening event, visited our booth, supported animal welfare organizations, and helped make today such a success. From meeting adoptable pets to checking out all the amazing local pet businesses and rescue groups — today was an incredible reminder of what our community can do when we come together.

And of course, thank you to Camp Bow Wow for inviting us to be part of such a fun event (and yes… the free hot dogs probably helped too 🌭😂).

Congratulations Bagel, Muffin, and Doughnut — your next adventure starts now 💙🐾

🐶🍩 Triple the Puppies, Triple the Fun! 🍩🐶💙Meet Bagel, Muffin, and Doughnut — three adorable 9-week-old pitty mix puppies...
05/30/2026

🐶🍩 Triple the Puppies, Triple the Fun! 🍩🐶

💙Meet Bagel, Muffin, and Doughnut — three adorable 9-week-old pitty mix puppies looking for families to call their own! ❤️

💚These little bundles of energy are full of everything puppies do best: zoomies, cuddles, curiosity, and plenty of mischief. Whether they’re tumbling over each other during playtime or discovering the world one sniff at a time, these three are ready to bring endless entertainment and love into your home.

💙A huge shout out to Girl Scout Troop 22042 for coming out to the grand opening of Camp Bow Wow to show us some support; we could tell who love who more, did the puppies love the Girl Scouts more or did the Girl Scouts love the puppies more.

🐾🎉 Come Celebrate With Us! 🎉🐾We’re excited to be out at the Grand Opening of Camp Bow Wow! 🐶🎈Stop by and visit Anchorage...
05/30/2026

🐾🎉 Come Celebrate With Us! 🎉🐾

We’re excited to be out at the Grand Opening of Camp Bow Wow! 🐶🎈

Stop by and visit Anchorage Animal Care & Control along with a whole pack of amazing local pet organizations and businesses! There’s something for everyone, including:

🐕 Adoptable dogs looking for homes
🐾 Animal rescues
🎓 Dog training resources
📸 Pet photography
🛍️ Local pet vendors and booths
🌭 FREE HOT DOGS courtesy of Camp Bow Wow!

Whether you’re looking for your next best friend, want to spoil your current one, or just want a fun way to spend the day surrounded by fellow animal lovers — this is the place to be!

Come say hi, meet some incredible pets, and help us celebrate this exciting new addition to our pet-loving community! 🐕❤️

🎉 We will be at CAMP BOW WOW located at 1885 E 64th Ave in Anchorage, on May 30th from 12PM to 4PM for their grand open...
05/29/2026

🎉 We will be at CAMP BOW WOW located at 1885 E 64th Ave in Anchorage, on May 30th from 12PM to 4PM for their grand opening. We will be bringing pets for adoption as well as providing pet education and volunteer opportunities. Come join us for all the fun. See you there! 💚💙

To see all our available pets for adoption check us out at https://24PetConnect.com/AACCAdoptablePets

💚 Interested in adopting a cat but don't know which one is for you? We have cats ranging from 8 week old kittens to matu...
05/29/2026

💚 Interested in adopting a cat but don't know which one is for you? We have cats ranging from 8 week old kittens to mature sweethearts that all microchipped and vaccinated, ready for their forever family. If you would like to see all our available pets visit us at https://24petconnect.com/AACCAdoptablePets

💙We have adoptions available 7 days a week. If you would like to know how our adoption process works, check out our step by step guide at https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Admin/animal_control/Pages/AdoptingaPet.aspx

🦕Looking for a best friend who’s equal parts athlete, goofball, and cuddle candidate? Meet Tim!💚Tim is a very tall Sheph...
05/29/2026

🦕Looking for a best friend who’s equal parts athlete, goofball, and cuddle candidate? Meet Tim!

💚Tim is a very tall Shepherd mix with a big personality to match his long legs. One of Tim’s favorite activities? Wrestling and playing with other dogs! If there’s a doggy play session happening, chances are Tim wants an invitation.

💙Tim is the type of dog who’s always ready for adventure, playtime, or just hanging out with his people after a busy day. He’s looking for a family that will appreciate his playful nature and give him the love (and room for those long legs!) that he deserves.

All available animals can be seen on
24Petconnect.com/aaccadoptablepets

💙These two are absolute dorks and it’s the cutest thing to be around. Meet Indigo and Faye, a pair of husky’s that have ...
05/29/2026

💙These two are absolute dorks and it’s the cutest thing to be around. Meet Indigo and Faye, a pair of husky’s that have terrific personalities, that always just light up a room.

💚Indigo is the all white male, he’s 4 years old, and the main thing to gain his attention or win him over is some good old fashioned butt rubs.

💙Faye is the black and white female who is also 4 years. Faye is the playful goofball, who may not be the quickest dog around, but you can always tell that’s she’s putting in 110% effort.

💚Both of these incredible pups are ready to find their forever homes, so if either (or both) look like the perfect companion for you, come in and fill out an adoption application today.

All available animals can be seen on
24Petconnect.com/aaccadoptablepets

🎾If you’ve been searching for a best friend who believes life should be lived at full speed, then let us introduce you t...
05/28/2026

🎾If you’ve been searching for a best friend who believes life should be lived at full speed, then let us introduce you to Wilder!

💙At just 8 months old, Wilder is a young, energetic pup with one goal in life: PLAY PLAY PLAY! Today, Wilder joined our Shelter Dog Play Group where he got to burn off some of that endless puppy energy doing what he loves most — running, playing, and making friends.

💚Wilder is the kind of dog who wants to be involved in everything you do. Whether it’s walks, training, play sessions, or adventures, he’s ready to jump in with all four paws. He’s smart, fun, and would thrive with someone who can help channel all that puppy enthusiasm into learning and play.

💙If your house feels a little too quiet and your tennis balls have been collecting dust… Wilder may be your guy.

💚Come meet Wilder and see if your new adventure buddy is waiting for you! 🐾

💙This playful little dude is Simon, and at just 9 months old he has the confidence of the biggest of dogs. Simon loves t...
05/28/2026

💙This playful little dude is Simon, and at just 9 months old he has the confidence of the biggest of dogs. Simon loves to play with anyone of any personality, whether they are big and lazy, small and crazy, or somewhere in the middle, Simon just wants to be friends.

💚This awesome little dude is ready to find a perfect place to call home, and after today’s playgroup, it’s clear that he could fit in just about anywhere. Come fill out an application and meet Simon for yourself, we know you’ll fall in love.

All available animals can be seen on
24Petconnect.com/aaccadoptablepets

🐻 STRAY ALERT🐻💙We regret to inform everyone that the wildlife distribution system has once again selected our property. ...
05/28/2026

🐻 STRAY ALERT🐻

💙We regret to inform everyone that the wildlife distribution system has once again selected our property. A second “stray” has been observed hanging around our shelter, and this time it’s a Black Bear.

💚Behavior Assessment:
• Failed kennel placement evaluation
• Shows concerning interest in snack storage areas
• Does not respond to “sit”
• Has ignored repeated requests to leave
• Demonstrates zero understanding of shelter hours

⚠️Again please use caution when visiting.

💙We know our shelter animals are adorable, but we would like to inform the public that we are not currently accepting bears as strays, owner surrenders or in any other form.

Address

4711 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK
99507

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+19073438118

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