Valdez Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

The city shelter for Valdez, supported by the City of Valdez and the nonprofit Friends of the Valdez Animal Shelter. It takes animals from as far as 150 miles away and turns none away. Every cat and dog is spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before adoption.

Adoption fee From $75
Hours Open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays and city holidays.
Areas served Valdez and surrounding communities within roughly 150 miles
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $75

$75 for cats, including spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations

Requirements

All cats and dogs are spayed or neutered and receive their rabies shots before going home.

How it works

Fill out the adoption questionnaire online through the city FormCenter or in person at the shelter. A staff member then contacts you to discuss the animal. Placements are first come, first served.

Location

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The area

Chugach Census Area at a glance

Population 6,862
Housing units 3,922
Est. households with a cat 918

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

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $75, which covers spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations.

How does the adoption process work?

Fill out the adoption questionnaire online through the city FormCenter or in person at the shelter. A staff member then contacts you to talk through the animal. Placements are first come, first served.

I live outside Valdez. Will you still take an animal?

Yes. The shelter receives animals from as far as 150 miles away and turns none away.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

The city lists owner relinquishment as a separate service. Call the shelter at 907-835-2286 to arrange a surrender.

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