Anchorage Assembly Appearance Request - Domestic Rabbit Rescue and Animal Control

Tania Krawchenko has filed an Assembly Appearance Request with the Municipality of Anchorage to address concerns regarding domestic rabbit rescue, animal control, and a lack of funding for animal welfare. Krawchenko, who identifies as a long-term rescuer, argues that the public lacks sufficient knowledge on how to properly rescue rabbits, which puts the animals at risk. Central to her request is a specific incident occurring on September 26, 2026, in South Anchorage. Krawchenko reports that two rabbits were shot; one was killed, and another was paralyzed and subsequently euthanized. She alleges that local law enforcement and animal control failed to take adequate action, noting that police identified the weapon as a .22 caliber firearm and that state troopers declined to intervene because the animals were rabbits. Krawchenko is seeking to bring these issues before the Anchorage Assembly, citing the need for better animal control support and resources. The request was submitted on October 13, 2026, in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code 2.30.040.