Best Friends Animal Rescue Start an adoption application

A homegrown Alaskan 501(c)(3) founded in 2020, taking in unwanted, homeless or sick animals from communities across the state. It describes itself as an all-species rescue and works with cats, dogs and small animals. Founded in 2020.

Hours Call (907) 531-7323 before visiting to confirm current hours.
Areas served Communities across Alaska
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (907) 531-7323 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Submit an application for the animal you are interested in. If your home matches the pet's needs the application is approved, and you then meet the pet, sign an adoption contract, pay the fee and take them home.

Location

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The area

Matanuska-Susitna Borough at a glance

Population 112,988
Housing units 51,170
Est. households with a cat 12,798

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are you part of the national Best Friends Animal Society?

No. This is an unaffiliated Alaska nonprofit founded in 2020, despite the similar name.

How does adopting work?

Submit an application for the animal you are interested in. If your home matches that pet's needs you are approved, then you meet the pet, sign an adoption contract, pay the fee and take them home.

Do you take cats, or only dogs?

Cats too. The rescue describes itself as all-species and works with cats, dogs and small animals from communities across Alaska.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact the rescue at adoptions@bfarak.org to ask about surrendering an animal.

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