Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Facilities > Animal Shelter

Please visit the shelter's new website at www.matsuanimalshelter.com. While we are very excited about our new site, be aware that the entire site is under construction. Some pages are more done than others, and we will continually be working on it to make it easier and better to use. Feel free to send constructive criticism to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or let us know of any problem with the site. If you are informing us of a problem, please tell us what kind of device/computer you are attempting to use.
 
 
The MSB ACR Shelter has many dogs and cats looking for loving, forever homes. Most of the time we have other animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, or horses. Come by the shelter to visit any available animal. You can also click the link below to see our animals available for adoption. Please note that if you are using a mobile device, downloading the free Petharbor app will be the best way to view available or stray animals. We also frequently showcase animals on our Facebook page.

See all Adoptable Animals in the Shelter

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Adoption

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Basic adoption $127 $145
If already spayed/neutered $69 $99

*Discounts may apply.  Inquire at the shelter for pricing regarding specific pets.

  • Appropriate vaccinations including rabies
  • Lifetime licensing
  • Microchip
  • Spay/neuter surgery
  • Feline leukemia testing for kittens

 

Lost and Found

In order to help reunite people with their lost pets, the shelter maintains a log of reported lost and found animals.

  • If you have found an animal at-large, please file a Found Animal Report.
  • If your animal is lost, please check to see if your pet has been brought to the shelter by browsing the PetHarbor database or by calling the Shelter at 746-5500.
  • If your pet is not at the shelter, please file a Lost Animal Report. Fax or mail the complete report to the shelter at 746-6683.

 

Lost Animal Forms

 

Regulation and Enforcement

Mat-Su Animal Care and Regulation operates under the Borough Code, Title 24. Four Animal Care Officers provide regulation and enforcement services to the entire Borough, with the exception of Palmer, Wasilla, and Houston city limits as discussed below.

For a brief overview of a few of the more commonly discussed regulations, please review our Brochure and Information Document.

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Within The Cities

The Police Departments are the enforcement agency for animal-related issues within the city limits of Palmer and Wasilla. Within Houston city limits, animal-related issues are handled by the city. For complaints regarding animals within the city limits, please call:

  • 745-4811 for Palmer
  • 352-5401 for Wasilla
  • 892-6447 for Houston

If you're bringing in an animal you found within the city limits, please make a note of the location and bring the address and/or cross streets to the shelter.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have some free time to share?

Join our Volunteer Program and help care for our Shelter animals. To become a volunteer you need to attend a 1 hour orientation and a 6 hour training session. They are both offered once a month.

Activities include:

  • walking dogs
  • socializing cats
  • grooming
  • kennel cleaning
  • laundry
  • folding linens
  • running the dishwasher
  • decorating
  • tidying
  • offsite events
  • spay day assistance
Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Fujimoto
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Applications must be submitted prior to attending Orientation. The next dates for Orientation and Training are:
Orientation:
Training:
August 8th, 2017 from 6-7pm 
August 19th, 2017 from 10am - 430pm

 

Animal Care Volunteer Forms

Forms

Animal Care Forms

2016 Spay-Neuter Registration Form
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Animal License Application
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Animal Statement Form
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Animal Surrender Agreement Form
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Found Animal Form
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