We are not “the shelter”
*Animal Protection (the Borough Animal Shelter) is not affiliated with the Ketchikan Humane Society though we work cooperatively toward the common goal of improved animal welfare in Ketchikan. If you are looking for the Shelter please click here: Animal Protection or call 907-228-6660.
Ketchikan Humane Society is not currently taking animals into rescue.
-Our efforts are currently focused on getting more animals in our community SNIP’d to reduce our unwanted and feral pet population. We fund low-cost spay/neuters for qualified pets and pay the full cost of vaccinating and altering feral cats. For more information on our feral cat program, please email KHS at ktnhumanesociety@yahoo.com
-Our efforts are also focused on helping the animals in the local Pat Wise Borough Shelter get adopted through socialization and advertising.
Low cost spay/neuter incentive program (snip)
Because a pet is for love and for life!
The Ketchikan Humane Society Spay and Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) is a voucher program to help residents in southern Southeast Alaska cover the costs of pet spaying and neutering their pets. We strongly believe that spaying and neutering pets is the best way to keep them healthy and happy and the best way to prevent unwanted animals in our community. If you or someone you know needs financial assistance to alter a cat or a dog, please consider our program for assistance.
Who is Eligible for SNIP?
All southern Southeast Alaska residents (Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Prince of Wales) are welcome to apply for SNIP.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Approval for this program is based, in part, on financial need.
SNIP is intended for pets in their forever homes. Animals in foster or temporary housing generally do not qualify for this program.
How do I apply?
Please Note: you must be approved for a SNIP appointment BEFORE making a spay or neuter appointment for your pet.
click HERE to download and to print application
click HERE to access our new ONLINE application
Completed paper applications can be photographed and submitted via email to: ktnhumanesociety@yahoo.com
Completed paper applications can also be submitted by US Mail to “KHS”, PO BOX 6243, Ketchikan, AK 99901
*Special thank you to both Island to Island Veterinary Clinic and Stonetree Veterinary Clinic for partnering with KHS on this program.
Our organization is 100% funded by donations and we pride ourselves on keeping our costs low. Our expenses are limited to a cell phone, PO BOX, storage unit and basic D&O insurance coverage. Every donated dollar counts! If you wish to fund our efforts you can mail us a check or click the DONATE button below.
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What We've Done
KHS has been rescuing since 2001 but formal statistics were not retained until 2009. We estimate that 300+ animals were rescued in the first eight years.
Since Dr. Marna founded Island to Island Veterinary Clinic in Ketchikan in 2012 we've been able to target feral cat populations in Ketchikan and offer a permanent low cost spay/neuter program. In 2016 Stonetree Veterinary Clinic started participating in the low cost spay/neuter program allowing us to cover more animals and to get them in more quickly.
Animals Rescued since 2009: 1000+
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