Three Guiding Principles
Rescue
We give cats 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 strive to find a perfect match for each cat.
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, specialized enclosures
What Makes Us Different
- Open concept shelter - most of our cats roam freely
- Specialized rooms for shy cats, new intakes, and cats with special needs
- Daily feline enrichment and care
- Veterinary care partnered with VCA Bering Sea Animal Clinic
- Indoor-only placement policy (catios, strollers, harness training)
- Post-adoption behavioral support for all adopters
Veterinary partner: VCA Bering Sea Animal Clinic ↗