The Alaska SPCA is an independent Anchorage nonprofit best known for its low-cost spay and neuter clinic, alongside a separate adoption center. It is not part of the national ASPCA and is not the city pound. Here is how adoption and the clinic work, with current fees and hours.
The Alaska SPCA is an independent 501(c)(3) in Anchorage. It is not affiliated with the national ASPCA or any other humane society, and it receives no money from them. It runs two separate sites: a veterinary and spay and neuter clinic, and a distinct adoption center.
It is also not the city pound. Stray pickup and animal control in Anchorage are handled by Anchorage Animal Care and Control, a separate municipal agency, so the Alaska SPCA focuses on affordable surgery, adoption, and pet-owner support rather than open stray intake.
Adoption fees are published and tiered by age, with a Senior for Senior style discount that drops fees for older pets.
| Animal | Adoption fee |
|---|---|
| Dog, under 6 months | $325 |
| Dog, 6 months to 7 years | $275 |
| Dog, 7 years and older | $175 |
| Cat, under 6 months | $250 |
| Cat, 6 months to 7 years | $225 |
| Cat, 7 years and older | $100 |
Each adoption includes spay or neuter surgery, a microchip, an intake wellness exam, age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, and diagnostic screening. The adoption center is open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The low-cost spay and neuter clinic serves dogs, cats, and rabbits, with surgical drop-offs in the early morning, and the organization also offers low-cost vaccinations and a pet food bank with medical hardship support for owners.
Volunteers must be 18 or older and complete Fear Free training and an orientation, and the Alaska SPCA runs a foster program and rural outreach. It holds a four-star rating from Charity Navigator with a 95 percent score, and its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 92-0068910.
Affordable surgery for dogs, cats, and rabbits in Anchorage.
A separate site for adopting dogs and cats.
Low-cost vaccinations and wellness care.
Food and medical hardship support for pet owners.
Temporary homes for animals awaiting adoption.
Support for animals and owners beyond Anchorage.
Sources: Alaska SPCA (alaskaspca.org) adoption, clinic, and volunteer pages; Charity Navigator (EIN 92-0068910). Its founding year is not consistently stated and is omitted here. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with Alaska SPCA and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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