Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County
Animal rescue in Bellingham, Washington
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Address
PO Box 2321, Bellingham, WA 98227Hours of Operation
Contact
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(360) 671-7445Donation
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Adoptable Pets at Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County
Papaya (Ruby)
Pit Bull Terrier
Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bellingham, WA
House-trained
Clyde
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 7 mos
Bellingham, WA
House-trained
Bonnie
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 7 mos
Bellingham, WA
House-trained
Coal
Domestic Mediumhair
Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Bellingham, WA
Sapphire
Chihuahua
Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bellingham, WA
Good with cats
Eli
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 3 mos
Bellingham, WA
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Shortcake
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 3 mos
Bellingham, WA
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Cinder
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 6 mos
Bellingham, WA
Good with cats
House-trained
Ember
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 6 mos
Bellingham, WA
Good with cats
House-trained
Rescue FAQs
- 1. Submit Application
- 2. Interview
- 3. Meet the Pet
- 4. Sign Adoption Contract
- 5. Pay Fee
- 6. Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
AHS does not do same-day adoptions. We provide a form called a “Statement of Interest” for potential adopters to fill out. When completed, this form is reviewed by an AHS volunteer (the animal’s Case Manager) who will contact the potential adopter with any additional questions and arrange a meeting if it looks like a good match. those who look like a good match.
Adoption fees for DOGS are:
Puppies (up to age 18 months): $425(plus $200 spay/neuter deposit)Cash only.
Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $350
Seniors (8 years and up): $225
(There is an additional $200 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.)
Adoption fees for CATS are:
Kittens up to 6 months.-$200
Young adult cats 7 months -3 years $175
Adults cats - 4-7 years -$150
Seniors cats-8 and up. $100
Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip
All cats are FIV/FELV tested
Adoption application
Pets at shelters and rescues near Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County
Bellingham, WA 98225
Ferndale, WA 98248
2519 Grant Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Bruno
Bullmastiff/Golden Retriever
Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Ferndale, WA
Good with dogs
House-trained
Phoenix
American Pit Bull Terrier
Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Ferndale, WA
House-trained
Bella👸
Australian Shepherd
Female, 10 yrs 9 mos
Bellingham, WA
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