Animal Shelter

Our Mission

Provide Outstanding Service while placing Animal Welfare and Safety as our Top Priority.  This will be accomplished by partnering with our Support Organizations, Volunteers, and Community.


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The City of Valdez Animal Control Division provides animal control and animal shelter services to the Valdez area.  This encompasses approximately 270 Square miles.  The department provides patrol services, investigative services, safety services, and assists state and local agencies with their duties and projects. Some of the more common services we provide include:

Animal Control Services - (907) 835-4560 or email the Valdez Shelter

  • Stray Animals
  • Injured and/or aggressive animals
  • Nuisance animals
  • Animal Bite Investigations
  • Animal Welfare Investigations (including cruelty and negligence)
  • Kennel and Cattery Licensing
  • Majority of all fish and game calls (within Valdez City limits)

City of Valdez Animal Shelter LogoAnimal Shelter Services - (907) 835-2286 or email the Valdez Shelter

  • Animal Adoptions
  • Animal Surrenders
  • Lost/Found Animal Inquiries
  • Dog Licensing
  • Custom Animal Tags
  • Animal Cremation Services
  • Volunteering at the Shelter
  • Doggy Day Out Program

Additional Information

To report lost or missing pets or to obtain information on volunteering please call the Animal Shelter at (907) 835-2286 or email Valdez Shelter.