Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Care and Regulation
Our Mission
The Mat-Su Borough Animal Shelter is dedicated to serving our community and animals in need as compassionate advocates. We strive to provide the most appropriate outcomes for every animal in our care while protecting the health and safety of our neighbors.
Our Commitment to Compassion
We are proudly a Fear Free Certified Shelter, meaning our entire team—from leadership to front-line staff and volunteers—is trained to prioritize the emotional needs of our animals. Our goal is to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress for every pet, ensuring their experience with us is as positive and enriching as possible.
How We Operate
Located in Palmer, our facility serves as a vital resource for the entire Mat-Su Borough. We manage a high volume of intake each year, providing essential medical care, vaccinations, and daily enrichment to prepare our animals for their next chapter. Whether providing veterinary exams or specialized behavioral support, our dedicated team works tirelessly to improve every animal’s quality of life.
Your New Best Friend
Adopting an animal is a life-long partnership, and we are committed to helping you find the perfect fit for your household. Our conversation-based adoption process focuses on understanding what qualities and characteristics you are looking for in a family member. We believe that by taking the time to match the right pet to your lifestyle, we create lasting, happy tails for everyone involved.
Join Our Community
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or support our efforts, there are many ways to get involved with our mission. We invite you to visit our adoption page to meet our currently available pets or reach out to our team to learn more about how you can support the animals of the Mat-Su Valley. Together, we can make a difference, one life at a time.
- Caring and dedicated staff
- Clean facilities
- Administrative and record-keeping errors
6/19 - 'Significant errors, lapses in judgment': Report details failures linked to Caswell dogs' deaths
The report recommends two borough animal control officers be relieved of their duties.
6/4 - Alaska shelters urge residents to adopt local during statewide June campaign
Alaska animal shelters are urging residents to adopt local pets this June through a statewide campaign led by Best Friends Animal Society, encouraging adoption and fostering
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