Pet New Year THIS SATURDAY!

Make 2014 a memorable year for your furry friends:  Bring them to the 10^th annual Pet New Year!  Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center (AACCC) will be offering $5 cat and dog rabies vaccinations (pets 4 months and older) for Municipality of Anchorage residents and there will be 30 FREE microchips available from the Alaska SPCA.

In addition to the vaccination clinic, there will be many local vendors including groomers, pet product retailers, animal clubs, rescue groups, and more!  Local animal groups will be providing demonstrations and there will be door prizes throughout the day!  Come join the fun and get your pet off to a great start in the New Year!  

Some of the great pet benefits available this year:

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MOA Dog Licenses ONLINE!

Did you know that you can purchase your dog a MOA dog license through our website, www.muni.org/animal? All dogs 4 months and older within the Municipality are required to have a current dog license! Thank you to David Jensen Photography for our 2014 flyers and to Cory Purcell and Anchorage Firefighters Union L1264 for making the photoshoot such a great success!

 

2014 Licenses Are Here!

Does your dog have a current MOA dog license? Our 2014 licenses are now available here at the Center and at most veterinary clinics in town! Our 2014 Poster Dog, Norm, is happy to help spread the word about the need to license your dog! All dogs 4 months and older, living within the Municipality, must have a current MOA dog license. Special thank you to David Jensen Photography for donating their services to our campaign!

 

2014 Poster Dog Winner Announced!

This year’s Poster Dog Contest was a huge success!  We had over 40 WONDERFUL entries and all of the judges commented on how hard it was to make their selections!  A winner had to be picked and final results are in!

2014 Poster Dog:  Normandy, owner Peg Banks

Normandy

2^nd place:  Barney, owner Nan McNurlen

Barney

3^rd place:  BJ, owner Amy Blankenship

BJ

Honorable Mentions: 
Tiya Diouf, owner Morgan Jessee
UCONN, owner Christine Fisher
Bella Rose, owners Joe and Lisa Wilson

All entries will be featured in the main hallway at AACCC and our facebook page later this week.

Thank you to all that entered!  There are clearly many fantastic dogs in our community!

2014 Poster Dog Contest!

Does Your Pooch Have What It Takes to be a Poster Dog?

Enter your dog to the be next Anchorage Animal Care and Control Poster Dog

Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center (AACCC) is announcing its annual Poster Dog Contest.  The winning dog(s) will be the next AACCC poster dog(s) for the dog licensing campaign in 2014.  This contest is open to any licensed dogs, and their people, currently living in the Municipality of Anchorage.  The winning dog’s family will receive a free photo session for their dog with local pet photographer David Jensen at Alaska Pet-ography! 

Anyone interested in participating must email a photo of their dog WEARING A CURRENT MOA DOG LICENSE TAG to taylorbd@muni.org and include their name, address, and telephone number, the dog’s name, age, breed, and a short story about why their dog should be chosen as Poster Dog (500 words or less).  Entries with missing information will not be considered.

Any pictures submitted must be non-copyrighted, non-published work.  Only pictures of dogs may be submitted.  There is no limit to the number of dogs in each picture.  A minimum of one photo and a maximum of four photos may be submitted per dog. 

All pictures must be received by Friday, September 27, 2013, to be considered.  For full contest rules and more information, please contact Brooke at 343-8138 or taylorbd@muni.org.  For more information on dog licensing, go to www.muni.org/animal.

You can download the Contest Flyer here.

A municipal license is required for all dogs over the age of four months in the Municipality of Anchorage. Unfortunately, only an estimated 20% of dogs are licensed in the municipality.

In 2012, only 38% of stray animals brought to AACCC were claimed by their owners.  Many of the thousands of stray or lost pets that come to AACCC clearly come from homes where they are cared for, trained, and loved.  Sadly, most arrive because they have no identification and no way to return them to their owner.  Identification and licensing go hand in hand with the protection of our pets. A municipal license ensures that pets are returned to their owners if they are lost and will receive medical care if it’s found injured. It also allows AACCC to keep the animal safely with us for a longer period of time before putting that pet up for adoption.

Discounted Cat Adoptions A Success!

27 Adult Cats Adopted!

This weekend, the Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center (AACCC) held The Price is Right Discounted Cat Adopt Event to celebrate National Homeless Animals Day. All adult cats had their adoptions fees reduced to only $10, $15, or $20, depending on the discount they won through a Spin the Wheel game. By close of business on Sunday, 27 adult cats and 11 kittens had been adopted! In total, 64 animals found new homes since the event began on August 14.

We still have many great cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs, and other animals available for adoption, so for those that missed the discounted adoption weekend, we will continue to have wonderful animals in need of new homes.

We would like to thank our partner, Friends of Pets, for covering the cost of all spay and neuter surgeries for adult cats adopted this weekend, and our staff and volunteers for working so hard to assist the public on such a busy weekend!

For more information, contact AACCC at 343-8122 or go to http://www.muni.org/animal.

UPDATE! Discounted Cat Adoptions – TODAY through Sunday!

We had 10 adoptions yesterday, 6 of which were cats, including Friday, Boo Boo, and Velvet! Not bad for a weekday, but we can do better! PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE this event and help us get the word out! Help us get all cats available for adoption into new homes by close of business on Sunday! $10-20 per adult cat, depending on the adopter’s spin, which includes spay or neuter, vaccinations, and microchip! You can’t beat this deal!!

The Price is Right Discounted Cat Adoption Event

Spin the Discount Wheel! Adoption fees reduced to only $10-$20!

Summertime always brings with it higher numbers of cats arriving at Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center (AACCC). Last summer AACCC held a discounted cat adoption event, which was a huge success! We’re hoping to repeat that success with The Price is Right Discounted Cat Adoption Event! This Wednesday through Sunday, adopters can spin the discount price wheel to determine whether their new cat will be adopted for $10, $15, or $20. All amounts are a discount off normal adoption fees, so EVERYONE is a WINNER!

Saturday, August 17, is also National Homeless Animals Day. What better way to celebrate than to get lots of homeless cats into new homes! The discount will apply to all adult cats available for adoption Wednesday through Sunday. Adult cats are all cats ages one year and older. We would like to thank our partner, Friends of Pets, for covering the cost of all spay and neuter surgeries for cats adopted during the event. All cat adoptions include, as always, spay or neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

AACCC volunteers have put together giveaways for those coming in to adopt as well! The Center will be open our usual hours, 11:00am-7:00pm, Wednesday through Friday, and 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.

BIG NEWS! Discounted Cat Adoptions – TODAY through Sunday!

The Price is Right Discounted Cat Adoption Event
Spin the Discount Wheel! Adoption fees reduced to only $10-$20!

Summertime always brings with it higher numbers of cats arriving at Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center (AACCC). Last summer AACCC held a discounted cat adoption event, which was a huge success! We’re hoping to repeat that success with The Price is Right Discounted Cat Adoption Event! This Wednesday through Sunday, adopters can spin the discount price wheel to determine whether their new cat will be adopted for $10, $15, or $20. All amounts are a discount off normal adoption fees, so EVERYONE is a WINNER!

Saturday, August 17, is also National Homeless Animals Day. What better way to celebrate than to get lots of homeless cats into new homes! The discount will apply to all adult cats available for adoption Wednesday through Sunday. Adult cats are all cats ages one year and older. We would like to thank our partner, Friends of Pets, for covering the cost of all spay and neuter surgeries for cats adopted during the event. All cat adoptions include, as always, spay or neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

AACCC volunteers have put together giveaways for those coming in to adopt as well! The Center will be open our usual hours, 11:00am-7:00pm, Wednesday through Friday, and 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Is Your Dog Current?

IS YOUR DOG CURRENT?  MOA Dog licenses are the best way we have to keep owner information up-to-date and get lost pets home.  Plus, they are required by law for all dogs 4 months and older in the Municipality!  You can purchase them at many local vet clinics, here at AACCC, or through our website, http://www.muni.org/animal.  (You’ll need your dog’s current rabies vaccination certificate for purchase.)

Pets and Fireworks

Independence Day Weekend Reminder: Fireworks and Pets Don’t Mix

As we approach the holiday weekend, please remember that July 4th celebrations can be a potentially dangerous and frightening time for pets. While fireworks are not allowed within the Municipality of Anchorage, many people travel with their pets to see family, camp, and enjoy the holiday. Help ensure the health and safety of your pet by following these tips:

• Keep your pet in a SECURE and quiet setting, like your home (make sure all windows and doors are closed);
• Turning on a television or radio can mask the noise of fireworks, helping keep your pet calm;
• Be certain your pet has a current MOA dog license, a current identification tag, and its rabies tag securely fastened to its collar;
• In the unfortunate event that your pet does escape, check with the Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center ASAP; and
• While the Center can be reached by phone at 343-8122, it is always best to come in person to look for your dog or cat every 2-3 days, as no one can identify your animal better than you.

Please direct further questions to Anchorage Animal Care and Control at 343-8122 or access information on our website, http://www.muni.org/animal.