If you find a stray dog you might as well ignore it, don't pick it up because there is nobody that…read moreworks here that will be able to help you. They have drop off boxes for the times they are not open but if you can't get the animal to do what you want you will be s.o.l and are likely to be bit. And don't bother calling anchorage 311 because they don't care about animals loose in the community to be hit by cars either.

When I went, it was a long wait, but the patience and kindness the employees had were beyond…read morebelief. The wait is worth it to adopt one of their amazing pets. I adopted my dog from here and won't ever regret it. Their website is updated hourly, phone lines open to contact, and great hours to meet and greet with their pets.

Disclaimer: I have volunteered at this adoption center, but I'm not getting anything financially or…read moreotherwise from working there or writing this review, besides perhaps a sense of well-being. There are a couple negative reviews on here that lack context and full understanding. ASPCA is a no-kill nonprofit run by a small but dedicated staff, with some help from volunteers. They care a lot about the animals, and yes that means occasionally rejecting applications. I'm sure that is not a fun part of the job, but the process is there with the best interest of the animals in mind. If you do happen to come in and aren't immediately greeted by one of the people you see, keep in mind it might be someone doing their first day as a volunteer! The adorable cats and dogs here are well taken care of by a nice staff that really just wants to see them go to a good home. If you love animals and have the right home and schedule, consider adopting or fostering!

The Pet Adoption Center is a great place, for what it is. This is a place that you had better not…read morebe in a hurry, for any reason. They open at 11am, and the "Open" sign might be lit in the window, but don't count on being helped when you enter the building. Two workers saw me in the lobby area, only to be ignored. 15 minutes later, a gentleman came in asking if there was anything he could do for me. You might get free cat or dog food, no matter what you ask for. I asked for cat food, and got both cat and dog food. Not complaining, at least my friends cats can get some food! By the way, free food is given between 12noon and 2pm. Remember, you had better not be in a hurry/rush, they have two speeds, slow and reverse.

I am yet another person who would like to actually give a negative review. We have a silkie/maltese…read moreand also had a yorkie/pom who passed away at a ripe old age. We live in an excellent neighborhood and have a fenced in backyard. They have a yorkie pom who needs a home, and we were turned downed because we had a fence that was only 2 1/2 feet tall. Never mind it has worked fine for our dogs and all visiting dogs (one is a giant malamute), it was not good enough for them. Such a shame. We would have loved this wee little fellow with all of our hearts.

I was lucky to find an AARF dog and can be part of the AARF family! And the puppers are lucky to…read morehave these volunteers rooting for them and working hard to find them the right furever homes! The adoption application is intensive but I think if you're serious about rescuing a pet, it's worth it! TIP: submit application early and have it approved and when you find a buddy you like, it'll be so much smoother and quicker! Their website and Facebook have dogs that they try to update regularly, application is found on the website. Bev & Sara were super accommodating to meet with us, thank you ladies!

It's an Exclusive Dog Lovers Store! YES! This is their newest location. Original Store is on…read moreDiamond. They cater to man's best friend, okay ladies you too! Impressed with the stores depth of offerings. You got gear especially the cold weather gear which is why we came today, booties for snow! Collar lights for these winter nights to keep tabs on your pooch! Recommend to us by a neighbor, and we had to size our new puppy in person and they were so helpful! We got the booties and the collar light and picked up other items too. It's a AK

I find quality products here, not cheap junk and yummy treats as well. Not much for the kitties…read morehere, why meow isn't in the name. They make basic name tags for a reasonable price.

A Wonderful Experience at the Alaska Zoo!…read more We had such a great time visiting the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage! It was a wonderful way to see Alaska's wildlife up close and learn more about the animals that call this incredible state home. The zoo is beautiful, well-maintained, and has a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. We especially enjoyed seeing the bears, moose, musk ox, and other Alaskan wildlife. The animals appeared well cared for, and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. What I loved most was that it didn't feel overly crowded or commercial. We could take our time walking around, enjoying the scenery, and really appreciating the animals. It's a great activity for visitors of all ages and definitely worth adding to your Anchorage itinerary. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would absolutely recommend the Alaska Zoo to anyone visiting Anchorage. A must-see for anyone who wants to experience Alaska's amazing wildlife!

Oh where to begin.... I would like to preface this by saying any community members who ask…read morequestions about the most recent incident have been immediately blocked by the zoo. that is enough of a red flag but i shall explain more ref flags. there have been many instances of aggression from one animal towards the next and with warning signs that have been repeatedly ignored. Most of the aggression is with the bears unfortunately. We have all heard about the most recent event, where a very small, blind, and deaf female bear was placed into the enclosure with a much larger boar (male bear) during peak mating season. that was reckless and resulted in a bear fight, the boar ripping the females skin off of her back, and it took over 30 minutes for the staff to even get to the scene and begin to assess the situation. 30 minutes. the zoo is small why did it take thirty. minutes. mind you, the warning signs hours leading up to the event were noticed by the visitors for the bears unusually closed off and defensive behavior... but the staff didn't care. (picture included) The smaller bear, btw. was never around any other bears... so why the h.. would they throw the small solo non socialized bear with a huge male bear in peak mating season??? COME TF ON NOW DUDE. what an absolutely embarrassing and disgraceful way to represent our beautiful state. common sense says that's a bad idea, but whoever was in charge of the placement shares a brain cell with a rock. NEXT. in 2022 there was a polar bear and another species, i believe a grizzly, housed together. why would you put different species of bears together? especially the 2 most aggressive species.... they also got into a fight before separation. One bear had a pretty messed up bloody jaw and there was no closure to their habitat. The staff allowed their habitat to remain open despite the animals need for "peace and quiet" as well as no regards to the families and young children who came by seeing the poor bear (picture inserted below) NEXT. There were 2 more bears that were constantly on edge constantly fighting. it took MULTIPLE incidents for them to finally separate the bears for good. I could continue with more and more they've done (or didn't do) but i think we get the point. the zoo is a sad excuse for a zoo. they're volunteer based and not part of the AZA and clearly aren't trained properly and have no real knowledge on how to read wildlife behavior and have no intention on maintaining a SAFE and FRIENDLY environment, just money hungry individ

The ASPCA Vet Clinic is a compassionate business in a central location. Both veterinatians are…read moreabsolute sweethearts who really care about your furry family members. They have been gentle, patient with our questions and are a great value for the care they provide. The care here is just as good as VCA Bering Sea's clinic which is really saying something! There is a discount of you bring more than one family fur baby in at the same time (which makes sense if you are treating for something like an upper respiratory infection -- you don't want them passing it back and forth!). In the past we have used the ASPCA for spaying and neutering as well as vaccinations and scannable pet IDing but now they offer all of that and so much more! If you are on a budget yet don't want to skimp on your family member's health -- this is a great solution!

They provide vaccinations at a reduced rate & have a great selection of used animal supplies. I was…read moreable to pick up dog kennel and bed for my new puppy as well as collars and various leashes and supplies and a greatly discounted rate

I highly recommend this cat rescue! Clear Creek Cat Rescue is the leading cat rescue in our…read morecommunity in my opinion. They seem to take on the hardest cases, like cats who need the most medical or socialization care. I love that every cat they adopted out has been fixed, vaccinated and microchipped (although I think most of the rescues do this as well). They always make sure that the cats they adopt out go to the right home. They can be a little strict and particular, but that's because they will always do what is best for the cat no matter what. They have an amazing group of volunteers who work hard to help our community by rescuing cats. I'm very grateful for them! I adopted a cat from them a few years ago and I always Pick Click Give around PFD time!

Worst ever, if you don't have a big yard for the cats they will not even talk to you. Useless…read morerescue center will stick with other adoption sources because they suck.

A dog showed up in my neighborhood and I tried calling the numbers on the tag but they didn't work…read moreso I called animal control. Animal control asked if we could bring the dog in but it was way too large to fit in my boyfriends car and could have fit in my SUV, but was so spastic it would have definitely done damage to my vehicle which I know no one would help fix. Animal control asked us to just keep it contained and they'd send someone over to pick the dog up. We tried keeping him in the garage but he started body slamming the door so we opened that before he broke it. After about half an hour I called animal control back asking about what time someone would be here because we had to go to work soon. They told me they don't have anyone to come get him so our only option was to bring the dog down ourselves, which I already expressed wasn't really an option. I reiterated how we cannot do that and will just have to let the dog back outside by the time we have to roll out for work and she kept insisting. Absolutely unacceptable to tell someone you're sending someone over when apparently you don't currently have any employees. Completely and utterly unacceptable.