There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
Hello, my name is Ace! I am such a sweet boy who is very eager to please! I was brought to the shelter with my friend Bella, and now she and I are on the lookout for our fur-ever homes! We have both graduated from the Washington State Penitentiary Dog Training Program and now, I've got some new tricks up my paws! I will also do just about anything if you've got a yummy treat for me. I have very nice leash manners, and after a walk or some playtime, I turn into the perfect couch potato. Even though I'm over 50lbs. I still consider myself a lap dog! In my time at the shelter, I've been in doggy playgroup with some other pups, and although I love to play, I can get a little pushy when trying to get others to engage with me. If you have any other dogs at home, BMHS staff recommends bringing them down to make sure we can be friends! I've gone on many adventures in my time here, and I've learned more about myself along the journey! I love meeting new people of all ages, and I'm a local favorite at the retirement home! I do well on car rides and can't wait to visit more places with you! If you're interested in meeting me, go ahead an submit an adoption application online and come meet me! I'll see you soon!
Hello, my name is Ace! I am such a sweet boy who is very eager to please! I was brought to the shelter with my friend Bella, and now she and I are on the lookout for our fur-ever homes! We have both graduated from the Washington State Penitentiary Dog Training Program and now, I've got some new tricks up my paws! I will also do just about anything if you've got a yummy treat for me. I have very nice leash manners, and after a walk or some playtime, I turn into the perfect couch potato. Even though I'm over 50lbs. I still consider myself a lap dog! In my time at the shelter, I've been in doggy playgroup with some other pups, and although I love to play, I can get a little pushy when trying to get others to engage with me. If you have any other dogs at home, BMHS staff recommends bringing them down to make sure we can be friends! I've gone on many adventures in my time here, and I've learned more about myself along the journey! I love meeting new people of all ages, and I'm a local favorite at the retirement home! I do well on car rides and can't wait to visit more places with you! If you're interested in meeting me, go ahead an submit an adoption application online and come meet me! I'll see you soon!
1. Browse the animals online or stop by during our shelter hours.
2. Get to know the animal. Play with them, take them for a quick walk, observe their behavior.
3. Talk to our staff about the animal. Learn about their personality!
4. Once you’ve decided to adopt, fill out an adoption application. Dogs over the age of 6 months can go on a home-trial to make sure they are your perfect match. Puppy, cat, and kitten adoptions can be finalized that day!
5. Receive a lifetime of unconditional love!
Animals are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Part of our mission is to place the animals in their new forever home as soon as possible, so we normally don't "hold" an animal for the Adopter.
1. Browse the animals online or stop by during our shelter hours.
2. Get to know the animal. Play with them, take them for a quick walk, observe their behavior.
3. Talk to our staff about the animal. Learn about their personality!
4. Once you’ve decided to adopt, fill out an adoption application. Dogs over the age of 6 months can go on a home-trial to make sure they are your perfect match. Puppy, cat, and kitten adoptions can be finalized that day!
5. Receive a lifetime of unconditional love!
Animals are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Part of our mission is to place the animals in their new forever home as soon as possible, so we normally don't "hold" an animal for the Adopter.
We are open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for adoptions. Special visiting hours are Fridays from noon-3 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m.
Our pets can also be seen online at www.bluemountainhumane.org
We are open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for adoptions. Special visiting hours are Fridays from noon-3 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m.
Our pets can also be seen online at www.bluemountainhumane.org
More about this shelter
Our mission is to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to companion animals in our community. We are committed to stopping euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets by ending overpopulation and homelessness. To achieve this we provide quality shelter, spay/neuter, foster care, adoption, and re-homing services for companion animals in our community. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered before adoption. We also provide adoption support, and screen adopters to ensure a safe, happy & healthy home for them.
BMHS is the only animal shelter facility in Walla Walla County. The society also serves as a shelter resource for parts of Umatilla and Columbia Counties.
BMHS admits an average of 2,250 animals annually from a variety of sources. We have contracts to accept seized or stray pets from the City and County of Walla Walla. We also have contracts to shelter seized pets for the cities of College Place, Dayton, Waitsburg and Milton-Freewater. We accept pets surrendered by their owners when we have space available. While we always attempt to reunite strays with their owners, only about 20% are reclaimed each year. The rest of the animals are placed up for adoption or transferred to other no-kill shelters and rescues around the region.
We offer free, temporary housing for pets of people who are receiving assistance at all local shelters, including the YWCA, STEP shelter and the Christian Aid Center.
In addition to sheltering pets, we provide animal control services in Walla Walla County, including cruelty and neglect investigations when necessary.
During 2013, the society set a record of finding forever homes for 1,210 companion animals. New partnerships with rescue organizations around the state allowed for the transfer of over 300 animals, each one resulting in a successful adoption. Animals awaiting adoption are updated in real time on this website. Now it is possible and increasingly more common for potential adopters from Idaho, Western Washington, and Oregon to visit a pet in our shelter that they found online.
Our mission is to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to companion animals in our community. We are committed to stopping euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets by ending overpopulation and homelessness. To achieve this we provide quality shelter, spay/neuter, foster care, adoption, and re-homing services for companion animals in our community. All cats and dogs are spayed/neutered before adoption. We also provide adoption support, and screen adopters to ensure a safe, happy & healthy home for them.
BMHS is the only animal shelter facility in Walla Walla County. The society also serves as a shelter resource for parts of Umatilla and Columbia Counties.
BMHS admits an average of 2,250 animals annually from a variety of sources. We have contracts to accept seized or stray pets from the City and County of Walla Walla. We also have contracts to shelter seized pets for the cities of College Place, Dayton, Waitsburg and Milton-Freewater. We accept pets surrendered by their owners when we have space available. While we always attempt to reunite strays with their owners, only about 20% are reclaimed each year. The rest of the animals are placed up for adoption or transferred to other no-kill shelters and rescues around the region.
We offer free, temporary housing for pets of people who are receiving assistance at all local shelters, including the YWCA, STEP shelter and the Christian Aid Center.
In addition to sheltering pets, we provide animal control services in Walla Walla County, including cruelty and neglect investigations when necessary.
During 2013, the society set a record of finding forever homes for 1,210 companion animals. New partnerships with rescue organizations around the state allowed for the transfer of over 300 animals, each one resulting in a successful adoption. Animals awaiting adoption are updated in real time on this website. Now it is possible and increasingly more common for potential adopters from Idaho, Western Washington, and Oregon to visit a pet in our shelter that they found online.
