Thank you AK Humane Society for helping us find our new little kitty!…read more After a visit to an almost empty pound (kittywise) and a very small selection at Pet Zoo, we hit the Humane Society. Okay, yes, it smells like cat pee in a big way, but for a good reason. This place is basically an open warehouse where the cats get to roam free. One side is a big, open room with two floors and some smaller, open rooms. It's filled with cat beds, litter boxes, treats, and toys. This is a great setup for people looking to adopt because the cats can find you, come out on their own tems. There's also a front office where they keep kitties who need more socialization, and then a back room where they keep kitties in cages who are new, getting medical treatment, or who can't be around other kitties. There were only about 5 in this room. The volunteers were very helpful and knowledgeable, especially Brock. He seemed to know a lot about most of the cats, like their age, name, and temperament. He was forthright about details. For example, a few cats were known for fighting or biting, and he let us know that, which we appreciated. They all seem invested in the cat's well being. If you meet a cat you like, you can spend alone time with it. Just ask. One word of caution: some of the kitties you meet belong to the volunteers or have already been paid for, so check before you decide the cat you met is the one. We found two others we liked first, but they were spoken for. All the better, though, because our Mila is a sweetheart. Also, this place accepts cash and check only. I believe all cats there are given shots, spayed or neutered (if necessary), and micro-chipped. Whether you adopt here or elsewhere, if you are ready for a pet, rescuing a kitty companion or two is a great thing to do. The cats will thank you, and you'll be happier for it.

I've worked at the vet office where this humane society takes their cats. The volunteers do an…read moreamazing job keeping an eye on each cat's health, and they give the cats incredible love while in residence! I've adopted two fur babies from Alaska Humane Society, and highly recommend this agency.

I go to the Animal shelter pretty frequently and the staff and volunteers are increasingly…read moreprofessional but more important to me is- there nice! Every single person I meet truly care about the animals. I have two cats I rescued/adopted from the shelter. Both supposedly had behavioral problem- not aggression but I read on the volunteer sheets that they were not very friendly. Missy, the female appeared depressed but I found out she had just had a litter and she was no more than a kitten herself- she came right to me. Jacko, the male followed a few days later. Again he wasn't very personable, so said the sheets, but he came right up to me a jumped on my lap- he came home with me. That was four years ago- both are weary of strangers and that probably will never change but every might I know whose sleep where. If I'm sick they are super attentive. They were waiting for their human. Adopt an animal from the shelter- if you can't have a pet, visit with them. Dogs, cats, bunnies, gerbils, birds and I think I remember some reptiles and amphibians too- you never know what you'll find. You can't go wrong with the shelter! My hats off to everyone at Animal control- great people!

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.

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.

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

Petzoo is my go to pet store in Anchorage. It is conveniently located off Dimond Blvd and Old…read moreSeward Hwy, and there is always plenty of parking, which makes quick stops easy. They have a great selection of food for both cats and dogs, along with tons of treats and toys to choose from. This is where I usually shop for canned dog food. They carry the Nulo wet food pouches that my Shiba Inu absolutely loves. He is such a picky eater these days! They also have a good variety of Honest Kitchen products, which I really appreciate. They also have big selection of Stella & Chewy's freeze dried raw dog food toppers. My dogs especially like the raw freeze dried chicken. The place was super clean and organized when I stopped in a couple weeks ago. I don't think I've ever walked out empty handed. The staff is consistently friendly and approachable. They are happy to answer questions and really seem to enjoy helping customers find the right products. Für meine deutschsprachigen Freunde: Petzoo ist mein Lieblings Tierladen in Anchorage. Er liegt in der Nähe vom Dimond Blvd und Old Seward Hyw, und es gibt immer genug Parkplätze. Perfekt, wenn man nur schnell etwas holen will. Sie haben eine richtig gute Auswahl an Futter für Katzen und Hunde, dazu jede Menge Treats und Spielzeug. Hier kaufe ich meistens das nasse futter für meinen Hund. Sie haben die Nulo Pouches, die mein Shiba Inu total liebt. Er ist sehr wählerisch mit seinem futter! Sie haben auch eine gute Auswahl von Honest Kitchen, was ich echt schätze. Ausserdem gibt es eine grosse Auswahl an Stella & Chewy's gefriergetrockneten Toppings. Besonders das gefriergetrocknete Hähnchen mögen meine Hunde richtig gern. Der Laden war sauber und übersichtlich beim letzten mal wo ich forbei ging. Ich kann mich nicht an das letzte mal erinnern wo ich ohne was zu kaufen aus dem laden ging. Das Personal ist durchweg freundlich und offen. Sie beantworten gern Fragen und man merkt, dass sie wirklich Spass daran haben, den Kunden zu helfen und die richtigen Produkte zu finden.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Been going here fur years. Alaskan Store. And I won a…read moreT-shirt today with their prize wheel!!!

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!

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.

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

I take my 11 year old girl McKenna to Petsmart and I have to say that Chloe treated my McKenna like…read morea queen. She was so good with her and was so considerate about her age and she did an amazing job shaving her stomach area and she looked and smelled amazing. McKenna loves being groomed by Chloe. Thank you so much Chloe.

Found what I needed. Staff was most helpful. My pup enjoyed riding in the cart and chose her treat…read morequickly.

The couple that run the Forget me not shelter really have a heart for animals. Their home is…read moreabsolutely overrun with beautiful furry buddies. Obviously Anchorage has a problem with irresponsible people adopting and dumping ferrets. Insert sad face here. These folks are extremely knowledgeable about ferrets and take it seriously. The contract they make you sign when you adopt is no joke. They also only adopted out spayed and neutered ferrets and they only adopt a them out in groups (so you have to adopt a minimum of 2). Ferrets are highly social and need companionship or they die of depression. I wish more people would adopt from this shelter, because ferrets are great pets and it's depressing to see all these precious critters confined to cages. Ferrets are super poopers, and it's got to be a real battle trying to clean up after 50 plus ferrets. The shelter is very.... ferret-y. God bless the Sims family for turning over their own to these little guys. We adopted a group of 3 elderly ferrets last fall and it was the best decision ever. Since they're old, they're super mellow. It's like owning furry Slinkies that like to lick you. If you like the personality of a dog, but like the cat-like convenience of a smaller animal that is litter-trained, consider adopting a couple ferrets from here. They're awesome apartment pets. They're not, however great pets if you have small kids because ferrets play nip, and they also can't tolerate being dropped. But they're great pets for older kids because they are fun to play with, can be trained to do tricks, and can even be leash trained. They also only live 5-10 years, so when your kid goes off to college, you won't be stuck taking care of them. As the Sims will tell you, like all animals, in their senior years, ferrets do develop health problems , so you need to be prepared for some end of life vet bills. But they're so fun! If you've been wanting a cool, fun, wacky pet, call for an appointment to meet some furry bandits.