What We Believe
Rescue
We give cats in difficult circumstances a safe place when they have nowhere else to go.
Rehabilitate
We care for the whole cat — physical health, emotional wellbeing, and behavioral needs.
Rehome
We find the right home for each cat, not just any home. The match matters as much as the adoption.
Our Organization
- OrganizationAlaska Humane Society Adopt-A-Cat Shelter
- Type501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
- EIN / Tax ID92-0072189
- Founded1979 (first shelter opened 1988)
- LocationAnchorage, Alaska
- Operations100% volunteer-run — no paid staff
- ModelOpen-concept, cage-free shelter
What Makes Us Different
- Open-concept shelter — cats roam freely, not confined to cages
- Specialized rooms for shy, medical-needs, and transitioning cats
- Fear-free, force-free behavior modification for all residents
- Daily enrichment: interactive play, puzzle feeders, socialization
- Thorough adoption matching — no same-day adoptions
- Indoor-only placement required for all adopted cats
- No declawing policy — we advocate for humane alternatives
- Lifetime sanctuary when the right home cannot be found
- Veterinary care through VCA Bering Sea Animal Clinic
- Post-adoption behavioral support for all adopters
The Shelter
See our space and how it's designed for cat wellbeing.
How We Care
Veterinary protocols, enrichment, and behavioral support.
Our Team
The volunteers who make everything possible.
Vet Partnership
Our approach to veterinary care and partnership.
Impact
Transparency, financials, and annual impact.
Rainbow Bridge
In memory of the cats we've loved and lost.