Pet Adoption

Click here to view the animals currently at the Homer Animal Shelter.

Click here to see video of one of the Public Service Announcements produced for the Shelter by Brian Smith of Brian Smith Productions.

The History of Homer Animal Shelter

After many years of makeshift buildings and two decades of fundraising efforts a new Animal Shelter was opened in January 2005. The facility has ten dog runs, two cat rooms and dedicated space for medical procedures and food prep.

Memorial Gardens Dedication

On September 14 at 5:30 pm Homer Animals Friends dedicated the Barney Ryan/Joel Moss Memorial Gardens. Homer Animal Friends contracted with Gardens by Design to have this garden built in front of the Homer Animal Shelter. The gardens are dedicated in the name of two individuals who were very active in Homer Animal Friends and who supported the humane treatment of all animals in Homer. Check out pictures of the new gardens.

Current management

Homer Animal Shelter is owned by the City of Homer and operated under a contract with Coastal Animal Care. Coastal Animal Care is owned by Sherry Bess who has managed the shelter for 20 years.

Shelter Hours are Tuesday through Saturday Noon to 5:00 pm.

Volunteers

There are many opportunities to volunteer at the shelter. Whatever your preference; walking dogs or brushing cats; your help is needed and greatly appreciated.

Email us or call the shelter at 235-3141 to set up a time for your volunteer activity.

Programs

Golden Paws Program matches senior citizens (55 or older) with an animal 4 years or older. If qualified, adoption fee is waived and initial shots will be paid by Homer Animal Friends. Click here to learn more.

Homer Veterinary Clinic offers a discounted office visit and stool sample to any pet adopted from the Homer Animal Shelter. The Clinic also offers a discounted microchip fee for pets adopted from the Homer Animal Shelter.

Additional Information

Adoption tips (this link will take you to the ASPCA website)
Pet Care costs (this link will take you to the ASPCA website)

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