Animal Control

The Kenai Animal Shelter is proud to have a dedicated team of three hardworking individuals who are committed to the well-being of our animal residents. Our staff plays a crucial role in facilitating animal adoptions, respond to animal control situations within Kenai City Limits, managing animal surrenders, and providing care for the animals at our shelter. 

We understand that our resources and manpower are limited, and we sincerely appreciate the community's support and patience. Despite these challenges, we strive to offer quality services to ensure that all our furry friends receive the care and attention they deserve. Thank you for being a part of the solution to provide a safe and caring environment for animals in our area!

 Our lobby is OPEN to the public during business hours:

Tuesday – Friday: 11 am – 5:30 pm
                                             Saturday: 11 am – 5 pm                                           

Closed Sunday & Monday

If you arrive during business hours and our door is locked, we are on a patrol/animal control call.  Please wait in the parking lot and we will be back shortly.

Available animals can be viewed on Petfinder, Facebook and at the shelter. No appointment necessary to adopt an animal, just walk in!

Animal surrender appointments must be made via phone 907-283-7353 or email animal@kenai.city.

For more information about shelter and animal control operations, please see our frequently asked questions page.

2025 Kenai City Dog Licenses can be purchased via phone 907-283-7353, at the shelter, or at Kenai City Hall. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Kenai Municipal Code 3.20.10 states "a person who owns a dog over the age of three (3) months, other than in the operation of a kennel facility,  shall obtain a dog license for that dog pursuant to this chapter".  

All City Dog and Kennel Licenses expire December 31st of that year. A new license must be purchased each year. 

Ways To Support the Shelter

Adopt An Animal! 

Share our Facebook posts or tell your friends about our adoptable animals

Donate items we commonly use:

*We have listed our preferred brands but any brand is appreciated! 

Canned Cat Food: any brand or style

Cat Litter: Clumping and Pine preferred

Dog Food: Kirkland brand

Dog Treats

Cat Food: Kirkland Maintenance

You can also check out our Amazon Wish List here: https://a.co/8AWHj7W

OUR MISSION

At Kenai Animal Control, our mission is to provide compassionate care and safe shelter for animals in our community. We are dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their families, promoting responsible pet ownership, and finding loving homes for adoptable animals. Through public education, community engagement, and the fair enforcement of animal ordinances, we strive to create a safer, more humane environment for both animals and residents.