Friends of Pets
P.O. Box 240981 Anchorage, Alaska 99517About this shelter
Friends of Pets in Anchorage, AK
Friends of Pets is an animal shelter located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality, where 14 other animal shelters and rescues also operate; it sits about 2 miles northeast of Anchorage, AK. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit staffed entirely by volunteers and supported by donations, working with compassion and integrity to intervene and protect abandoned animals, promote responsible pet ownership, and improve the quality of life for companion animals. The organization cares for sanctuary animals as well as pets available for adoption, and also offers resources on adoption, spay/neuter assistance, renting with pets, and pet loss and grief support. All contributions are tax-deductible and stay within Alaska.
Before you go
Adopting from Friends of Pets
Adoption process
Applicants complete an online, mailed, or phone adoption application; after review (allow at least 7 days), a good match may lead to a meeting with the pet, a home check, and a trial adoption placement before final adoption.
- Service area
- Anchorage, Alaska
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Animals served
- Dogs & Cats
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