Community Resources for Pet Owners
At The Better Companion, we are committed to supporting the well-being of pets and the people who love them. Below are trusted community resources available in the Mat-Su Valley to help with everything from emergency care to pet food assistance.
Pet Food Assistance
Mat-Su Pet Food Bank (via Alaska Animal Rescue Friends - AARF)
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Offers donated pet food to families in need
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Usually available at scheduled distribution events or by request
Contact:
Wasilla Area Food Pantry - Pet Food Program
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Distributes pet food alongside human food supplies
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Must be a registered client of the food bank
Contact: (907) 357-3769
Low-Cost Veterinary Services
Alaska SPCA - Mobile Clinics
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Offers routine care, vaccines, microchipping, and spay/neuter services
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Holds regular mobile vet clinics in the Mat-Su Valley
Contact:
(907) 562-2999
Alaska Cat & Dog Rescue (ACDR)
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Offers occasional low-cost vaccination and spay/neuter events
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Partnered with area vets for reduced-cost services
Contact:
Alaska Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (A.S.A.P.)
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Low cost and free spay and neuter for dogs and cats.
Contact:
Please call Emily at 907-590-4580 to make an appointment.
https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaSpayNeuterAssistanceProgramAsap/
Emergency & After-Hours Veterinary Care
Additional Support and Contacts
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Care & Regulation
Licensing, lost & found, adoption, and animal welfare support
Contact:
(907) 746-5500
Alaska Lost & Found Pets (Facebook Group)
A helpful community for reuniting lost pets with owners in the Mat-Su and Anchorage area
Community Collaborations
Supporting Local Rescues & Shelters
The Better Companion is a proud supporter of local animal rescues and shelters. We are honored to partner with Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Care & Regulation to promote adoption and help adopted dogs succeed in their new homes. As part of this partnership, we offer discounted training classes to adopters - providing valuable support, structure, and education during the critical transition period. Together, we’re helping more pets stay in loving homes and thrive.
Matsu Central
The Better Companion is proud to partner with Mat-Su Central School to provide engaging, educational dog training services for students. Through this collaboration, we offer hands-on learning opportunities that help children build confidence, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of canine behavior using positive, reward-based training methods. We're honored to support young learners in developing meaningful connections with their dogs while promoting safe and effective training practices.