Anchorage Animal Care and Control set for $35K Best Friends grant

Anchorage Animal Care and Control could add foster programs, enrichment work, outdoor play yard improvements, and animal transfer support through a one-time $35,330 prepaid grant from the Best Friends Animal Society, pending a vote by the Anchorage Assembly on Monday, June 23. AR No. 2026-167 would appropriate the funds to the Miscellaneous Operating Grants Fund (261010), Anchorage Health Department, to support multiple projects at Anchorage Animal Care and Control.

The grant also includes non-cash value. Best Friends Animal Society will provide staff training and technical support to the shelter's veterinary team. The grant period runs through November 25, 2026. Because the award is a one-time prepaid grant, AACC would need to pursue separate funding to sustain these programs beyond that date. The memorandum was prepared by Raven Darmody, senior accountant in the Anchorage Health Department.

The administration recommends approval. If the Assembly passes the resolution June 23, it takes effect immediately.