Norton Domestic Medium Hair Mix Anchorage, AK

UPDATE 12/2023

Norton was returned to AHS through no fault of his own. His owner was not in the position to care for him anymore and our policy is to always have our cats returned to us. He is doing very well, however he has put on some extra weight so we would like to help him shed some pounds so he can get back to a healthy weight again. His future home will want to continue to help him with that.

Since his return Norton has demonstrated he has matured and gets along well with other well mannered kitties. He has a very loving nature and seeks out human companionship. He is extremely playful and joyful and might we even say as handsome as can be!

Norton loves to play with water so his home to be should be prepared to have heavy water bowls, fountains and/or encourage Norton to become involved in water sports. Kidding aside, Norton will play feverishly with water bowls and has been known to knock over larger bowls. He is having the time of his life so we will be happy to work with his future family to help with this.

~Bio courtesy of volunteers extraordinaire: Mark and Heather
"Norton is an adult kitty who would be perfect for a loving family with children . He has lots of energy. He loves to play with fishing pole toys with feathers on the end. Norton is also very affectionate and loves people. He will crawl all over you and purr loudly. When you talk to him he will frequently answer you with a Chirp. He has a good appetite– loves cat treats. He will roll and flop at your feet. He does not like dogs – zero tolerance for them. Norton will make a family very happy and vice versa."



Shelter Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7pm-9pm: Visitation Only
Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm: Visitation Only

Weekend Hours by Appointment Only.
Please text 907-230-6394 to make these arrangements.
Appointment times are:
3:15, 4:00, 4:45

Our adoption policies and procedures are rigorous and thoughtful as our goal is to match you with a cat who will become a loving addition to your home for the rest of his/her wonderful life.

Seeing photos and videos are great first steps, however, meeting the cat in person and seeing if you connect is critically important. You may even want to visit the cat a few times to ensure you have made that connection.

If you are interested in adopting one of our cats, you will need to complete our adoption application and have that approved prior to placement. Submitting an adoption application does not guarantee placement.

We do not do same day adoptions.

Please ensure you have permission to have a cat where you live before considering adoption! We will need to see a copy of your lease agreement along with a contact number for your landlord to ensure the adoption is allowed.

All parties interested must meet the cat before adoption to ensure that everyone is in agreement with the adoption. If you do not live in Anchorage, you must come in to meet him/her before the adoption and make arrangements to transport him/her to your home.

AHS will provide behavioral support for the transition and throughout the adoption to ensure that everyone feels secure with the adoption.

Our adoption agreement prohibits declawing an adopted cat, and stipulates that the cat will be returned to us if the adoption does not work out. We also ask that cats be returned to us regardless of when the cat was adopted if the adoptive home is no longer able to keep the cat or is unable to provide him/her with the necessary healthcare to maintain a healthy and happy life.

AHS has an indoor cat policy. We strongly support the utilization of cat harnesses and catios as these are positive ways of giving your cat the chance to explore, get some fresh air and provide him/her with the benefits of the natural world while keeping them and wildlife safe and sound.

If the cat is in a foster home, the application must be completed, submitted and approved prior to any visit.

These steps have been implemented to ensure the placement is the best one possible to meet the needs of the cat and the new home.

Our Adoption Application is available to complete online or download. If you download the application please email the completed one to ahscatshelter@gmail.com

Once you’ve made that purrfect connection here are some factors to consider:
Do you rent? If you do, do you have Landlord approval and documentation to verify that you are allowed to have a cat? Is there a clause about declawing in the lease? We do not allow declawing.
Is your home ready for a new arrival? Do you need support with getting that together?
Does everyone in the home agree to the adoption and has everyone met the cat?
Are you aware of the municipal code, Title 17, that requires a multi-animal license when you own 4 or more of the same species in the Municipality of Anchorage? Title 17 also includes a clause about cats requiring leashes/identification when off of personal property, as cats are not allowed to wander.
Do you have a carrier to transport your cat?
Once your application is approved, then you have two options:
1. Set up an adoption appointment on the weekend by texting at 907-230-6394 or emailing ahscatshelter@gmail.com.

2. Reserve the cat and put down a deposit ($25 minimum towards the $130 adoption fee) and set up a time with a volunteer to schedule pickup

Suggested Supplies


Food/Water dishes (Our cats eat IAMS Proactive Health Chicken Kibble and Friskies Canned Food).
Uncovered Litter Box/Litter (we recommend non-clay clumping litters)
Scratching Posts/Cat Trees
Feliway (cat pheromone that assists with stress and behaviors)
Cat Beds/Hidey Spot/Cube/Kennel
Cat Trees/Perches
Music (Through a Cat’s Ear is highly recommended: www.icalmpet.com)
Enrichment Toys (you’ll receive an enrichment brochure with some suggestions)
Cat DVDs
Collar/harness/ID tag
Carrier (we recommend a larger sized hard sided carrier when picking up your cat from the shelter). Soft sided carriers are great for when your cat is more comfortable in your home.