{"id":5723,"date":"2022-04-19T06:32:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T06:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/"},"modified":"2022-04-20T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T09:54:33","slug":"does-alaska-have-kill-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Alaska have kill shelters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Does_Alaska_have_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Alaska have kill shelters?\">Does Alaska have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Alaska\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alaska?\">How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_is_the_most_popular_animal_shelter\" title=\"What is the most popular animal shelter?\">What is the most popular animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_state_has_the_most_kill_shelters\" title=\"What state has the most kill shelters?\">What state has the most kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Are_there_kill_shelters_in_the_US\" title=\"Are there kill shelters in the US?\">Are there kill shelters in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Is_Fairbanks_Animal_Shelter_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Fairbanks Animal Shelter a kill shelter?\">Is Fairbanks Animal Shelter a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Why_do_kill_shelters_still_exist\" title=\"Why do kill shelters still exist?\">Why do kill shelters still exist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#How_expensive_are_adopted_dogs\" title=\"How expensive are adopted dogs?\">How expensive are adopted dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#How_do_you_get_a_pet_in_Alaska\" title=\"How do you get a pet in Alaska?\">How do you get a pet in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_is_the_most_common_animal_in_shelters\" title=\"What is the most common animal in shelters?\">What is the most common animal in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_is_the_biggest_animal_shelter_in_the_world\" title=\"What is the biggest animal shelter in the world?\">What is the biggest animal shelter in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Where_are_the_most_animal_shelters\" title=\"Where are the most animal shelters?\">Where are the most animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_is_the_most_abandoned_pet\" title=\"What is the most abandoned pet?\">What is the most abandoned pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#How_many_kill_shelters_are_in_the_US\" title=\"How many kill shelters are in the US?\">How many kill shelters are in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_state_has_the_most_animals_in_shelters\" title=\"What state has the most animals in shelters?\">What state has the most animals in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_state_euthanized_the_most_animals\" title=\"What state euthanized the most animals?\">What state euthanized the most animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_state_has_the_most_strays\" title=\"What state has the most strays?\">What state has the most strays?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#How_many_no-kill_shelters_are_there_in_the_US\" title=\"How many no-kill shelters are there in the US?\">How many no-kill shelters are there in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Does_NYC_Have_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does NYC Have kill shelters?\">Does NYC Have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#What_are_the_best_no-kill_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are the best no-kill animal shelters?\">What are the best no-kill animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Is_Denver_animal_shelter_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Denver animal shelter a kill shelter?\">Is Denver animal shelter a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Is_Hall_County_Animal_Shelter_a_no-kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Hall County Animal Shelter a no-kill shelter?\">Is Hall County Animal Shelter a no-kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Why_do_kill_shelters_exist\" title=\"Why do kill shelters exist?\">Why do kill shelters exist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Are_there_still_kill_shelters_in_the_US\" title=\"Are there still kill shelters in the US?\">Are there still kill shelters in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-alaska-have-kill-shelters\/#Why_do_animal_shelters_exist\" title=\"Why do animal shelters exist?\">Why do animal shelters exist?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Alaska_have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Alaska have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Alaska Humane Society is Anchorage&#8217;s no-kill, non-profit shelter for 300 of Anchorage&#8217;s cats!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Alaska\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>30 Best Animal Shelters That Make America Proud<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arizona Animal Welfare League.<\/li>\n<li>Humane Society of Sarasota County.<\/li>\n<li>Pet Haven of Minnesota.<\/li>\n<li>BARC Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound Pets of America.<\/li>\n<li>New York Bully Crew.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Humane Society.<\/li>\n<li>Bainbridge Humane Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What is the most popular animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wyoming, has more than 10 times as many shelters as No. 50, Hawaii. Both are among the states with the smallest human populations.<\/b>Powered by.PluginsBlock | ActiveRoku Advertising ServicesRoku Advertising ServicesView Policy<b>comScore, Inc.<\/b>comScore, Inc.View Policy7 more rowsx26bull;12 Oct 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_kill_shelters\"><\/span>What state has the most kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Texas tops the list with around 125,000 animals killed in shelters. California is second with 110,000, followed by Florida with 66,000, and North Carolina with 62,000 euthanized animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_kill_shelters_in_the_US\"><\/span>Are there kill shelters in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Five states are responsible for 50% of shelter euthanasia. <b>The US boasts more than 2,000 no-kill shelters. In 2019, Delaware became the first no-kill shelter state. There are around 70 million stray animals in the US.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fairbanks_Animal_Shelter_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Fairbanks Animal Shelter a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet Pride is a <b>no-kill, non-profit, cat rescue shelter based in Fairbanks, Alaska. We focus our efforts on the spay\/neuter of cats and kittens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_kill_shelters_still_exist\"><\/span>Why do kill shelters still exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These shelters are often forced to euthanize animals based on their duration of stay so they will have enough cage space available to accept all animals. So just because a dog or cat is in good health and has a good temperament does not mean he will not be euthanized.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_are_adopted_dogs\"><\/span>How expensive are adopted dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the cost to adopt a dog, there&#8217;s no single answer. Rates vary widely, with shelter staff reporting fees anywhere from <b>$50 to $350 or more. That&#8217;s because each animal organization is unique, and uses a range of different factors to determine a cost that will support their rescue work.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_pet_in_Alaska\"><\/span>How do you get a pet in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Book ahead as space is limited. Alaska Airlines limits the number of pets on each flight so book your pet&#8217;s reservation as early as possible. Reservations can be made by calling <b>1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522) for pets traveling with you or 1-800-2ALASKA (1-800-225-2752) for pets traveling as cargo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_animal_in_shelters\"><\/span>What is the most common animal in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are the top 10 dog breeds most commonly found in shelters and the reasons as to why.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jack Russell Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Pit Bull.<\/li>\n<li>Boxer.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.<\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_animal_shelter_in_the_world\"><\/span>What is the biggest animal shelter in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Aulim Dog Shelter in Smeura Romania is officially recognised as the largest dog shelter in the world. Once used as a fox fur farm and then a place where dogs would be brought to be killed, it was turned around to a place of hope by a lady called Ute Langenkamp in 2001.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_most_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Where are the most animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The No. 1 state on our list, <b>Wyoming, has more than 10 times as many shelters as No. 50, Hawaii. Both are among the states with the smallest human populations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_abandoned_pet\"><\/span>What is the most abandoned pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Widespread misunderstanding of <b>domestic rabbits has made them one of the most abandoned pets in the United States. Editor&#8217;s note: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, shelters and rescue groups across the U.S. and around the world report a greater need for people to foster or adopt domestic pets, including rabbits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_kill_shelters_are_in_the_US\"><\/span>How many kill shelters are in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The US boasts <b>more than 2,000 no-kill shelters. In 2019, Delaware became the first no-kill shelter state.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_animals_in_shelters\"><\/span>What state has the most animals in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The No. 1 state on our list, <b>Wyoming, has more than 10 times as many shelters as No.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_euthanized_the_most_animals\"><\/span>What state euthanized the most animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The five states in which the most animals are being killed are <b>California (100,239), Texas (96,707), North Carolina (47,652), Florida (45,503) and Louisiana (32,150). Collectively, these states account for 52% of the animals killed in U.S. shelters during 2019.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_strays\"><\/span>What state has the most strays?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number of animals dropped off by their owners or found as strays across the U.S. also differs from state to state. The American West has higher rates of shelter animals relative to population. <b>New Mexico registered the highest rate in 2019, with more than 3,200 animals surrendered per 100,000 inhabitants.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_no-kill_shelters_are_there_in_the_US\"><\/span>How many no-kill shelters are there in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The US boasts <b>more than 2,000 no-kill shelters. In 2019, Delaware became the first no-kill shelter state.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_NYC_Have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does NYC Have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Announcement that the number of dogs and cats killed each year in America&#8217;s shelters has dropped from around 733,000 in 2018 to 625,000 in 2019 and that there are now <b>over 5,500 no-kill communities around the nation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_no-kill_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are the best no-kill animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Alaska Humane Society is Anchorage&#8217;s no-kill, non-profit shelter for 300 of Anchorage&#8217;s cats!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Denver_animal_shelter_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Denver animal shelter a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The no-kill shelter is currently at capacity and has a waitlist with owners looking to give up their animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Hall_County_Animal_Shelter_a_no-kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Hall County Animal Shelter a no-kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hall County Animal Control is strategically primed to achieve and sustain <b>no-kill status, which means saving 90% or more of the animals they take in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_kill_shelters_exist\"><\/span>Why do kill shelters exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These shelters are often forced to euthanize animals <b>based on their duration of stay so they will have enough cage space available to accept all animals. So just because a dog or cat is in good health and has a good temperament does not mean he will not be euthanized.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_still_kill_shelters_in_the_US\"><\/span>Are there still kill shelters in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The US boasts more than 2,000 no-kill shelters. In 2019, Delaware became the first no-kill shelter state. There are around 70 million stray animals in the US. Only one out of every ten dogs will find a permanent home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_animal_shelters_exist\"><\/span>Why do animal shelters exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal shelters play a vital role in our communities as <b>they continuously work to reunite pets with their owners, shelter those in need and find new homes for animals that are lost, without a permanent home or for those animals that, for our own security, shouldn&#8217;t be roaming our streets.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Alaska have kill shelters?How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alaska?What is the most popular animal shelter?What state has the most kill shelters?Are there kill shelters in the US?Is Fairbanks Animal Shelter a kill shelter?Why do kill shelters still exist?How expensive are adopted dogs?How do you get a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5723"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5723"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5723\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67272,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5723\/revisions\/67272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}