Very ShyQuiet Home
Alaina is very shy but very playful. She enjoys interactions with the other cats and people she feels comfortable with. She loves the peacock and laser light. Alaina is in our Shy Cat Room and...
Anchorage, Alaska · Founded 1979
Every Alaska Cat Deserves a Safe Place to Land.
The Alaska Humane Society adopt-a-cat-shelter’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats in Alaska.
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Very ShyQuiet Home
Please read Angus' background very carefully. He is a very shy cat who does not like to be handled or pet. Please understand when we share that our cats are very shy, we are being very...
Very Shy💞 Bonded PairQuiet Home
Please read Arden and Nugget's BIO carefully. They are very shy cats and will need a very patient and understanding home that will give them the time needed to blossom. Please understand when we...
Loves: Bouncy balls, wands, and feathers — and being near Nugget always
Outgoing
Arya is a loveable and spirited beautiful tuxie lass who is seeking out her purrever home. Arya was previously adopted from our shelter back in January of 2018 and ended up as a stray at the...
The adoption process
How Adoption Works
We take time to make the right match. No same-day adoptions — just thoughtful, lasting connections.
Browse the Cats
Explore profiles for all available cats. Each cat has photos, a biography, and their temperament notes.
Visit & Connect
Schedule a visit — Mon–Fri 7–9 PM or weekends by appointment. All household members are expected to meet the cat before placement.
Submit Your Application
Complete the online adoption application. If renting, include proof that cats are permitted.
Review & Counseling
Our adoption team reviews every application and will contact all references listed. It can take up to 5 days to review an application.
Schedule & Take Home
Once approved, schedule your pickup. Pickup is by scheduled appointment on Saturday and Sunday.
Important Adoption Policies
- No same-day adoptions — all applications are reviewed by our adoption team.
- All household members are expected to meet the cat before approval.
- Renters must provide written proof that cats are permitted.
- All adopted cats must remain strictly indoors (exceptions: catios, strollers, harness training).
- Declawing is not permitted as a condition of adoption.
- Adoption applications do not guarantee placement.
How we operate
Not a Typical Shelter
AHS runs an open-concept shelter where cats can roam freely, choose their own comfortable spaces, and live as naturally as possible while they wait for their forever home.
- 🐱Cats roam freely — open concept shelter for healthy residents
- 🏠Specialized rooms for shy cats, new intakes, and cats with special needs
- 🧠Daily enrichment: puzzle feeders, interactive play, socialization
- ❤️Fear-free behavior support for every cat
- 👥100% volunteer-run — no paid staff
Get involved
Every Cat Needs You
AHS runs entirely on volunteer time and community generosity. Here's how you can make a direct difference.
Donate
Every dollar directly supports food, veterinary care, medication, enrichment, and the daily cost of keeping the shelter running.
Give Today →Volunteer
Volunteer two hours a week and change an entire day for a shelter cat. From cleaning shifts to grant writing — every skill matters.
Start Volunteering →Foster
Open your home temporarily to a cat who needs a quiet place to decompress, recover, or bloom. The shelter provides supplies and support.
Become a Foster →Shop the Wishlist
Cat food, litter, cleaning supplies, enrichment toys — purchase items directly from our shelter wishlist and ship them straight to us.
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Featured long-stay cat
Simba Has Been Waiting for Her Forever Home
Simba has been a sweet resident at AHS since September 2022. She loves lap scratches and kitty fishing pole toys!
"Simba is first in line to play and loves soft head scratches. She is a trusting sweetheart waiting for a loving lap to call home."
Your impact
Where Your Donation Goes
Every dollar goes directly to the cats in our care.
Food & Litter
Keeps every cat fed and their space clean every single day.
Veterinary Care
Covers vaccinations, testing, spay/neuter, and emergency treatment.
Medication
Supports cats managing chronic conditions or recovering from illness.
Enrichment
Puzzle feeders, interactive play, and window perches that promote a happy life.
Long-Term Residents
Pays for the full care of cats who need more time to find the right match.
Shelter Operations
Facility costs, cleaning supplies, and daily care at the shelter.
Happy Tails
Cats Who Found Their Forever Homes
"We didn't know how much our home was missing until Clementine walked in. She was scared at first, but after two weeks she owned the entire couch."
— The Brennan Family · Adopted January 2026
"The volunteers spent so much time helping us understand Theo's needs. He had some medical stuff but they prepared us for everything. He's thriving."
— Sarah M. · Adopted October 2025
Need to Surrender a Cat or Found a Stray?
AHS is a limited admissions shelter. If you need to surrender or found a stray, you must contact the shelter first at 907-230-6394 or ahscatshelter@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
If you are in a desperate situation and need to surrender your cat or found a stray, please utilize the night drop at Anchorage Animal Care and Control located at 4711 Elmore Avenue.
Please do not leave a cat unattended outside the shelter facility under any circumstances.
Why Families Trust Alaska Humane Society
Registered 501(c)(3)Nonprofit Status
EIN 92-0072189Tax ID
100% Volunteer-RunOperations
Founded 1979Serving Alaska Since
Fear-Free MethodsBehavioral Philosophy
Vet-Partnered CareMedical Standard
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Anchorage, AK 99518
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Address
1200 E. 76th Avenue, Suite 1224Anchorage, AK 99518
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Visitation Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00–9:00 PM
Weekends: By text appointment
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Scheduling & Appointments
Text: 907-230-6394
Email: ahscatshelter@gmail.com
Adoptions & visits are by appointment — not walk-in.
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