Anchorage, AK
The long-running Anchorage nonprofit that rebranded as Alaska PAWS in July 2026. Despite the similar name it has never been affiliated with the national ASPCA. Its adoption center on Petersburg Street places cats, kittens and dogs, and a separate clinic on Woodland Drive provides veterinary care.
Kittens under 6 months $250; cats 6 months to 7 years $225; cats 7 years and older $100
All pets go home spayed or neutered and microchipped, with a wellness exam, deworming, vaccinations and a dental check already done.
Browse available cats, then come in for a meet-and-greet so staff can confirm the match works for the pet as well as your household.
Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Yes. In July 2026 the Alaska SPCA became Alaska PAWS, short for Alaska Partners for Animal Welfare and Safety. Same organization, same adoption center, same staff.
No, and never have been. The similar name caused enough confusion over the years that it was one reason behind the 2026 rebrand.
Kittens under 6 months are $250, cats from 6 months to 7 years are $225, and cats 7 years and older are $100.
Owner surrenders are arranged through the organization's online surrender request form at new.shelterluv.com/matchme/owner-surrender/AKCD/Cat.
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