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Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County

Animal rescue in Bellingham, WA

The Alternative Humane Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Whatcom County, WA. AHS has been helping animals and educating the public since 1977.

We have no shelter, office, or paid staff. Our programs include Canine and Feline Foster & Adoption, Spay & Neuter Assistance, and Community Cats Information and Referral.

Mission Statement: The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats and helping them find and stay in permanent loving homes.

Our goals are:
• To make Whatcom County a community where no healthy animals are euthanized
• To prevent unwanted dog and cat births through spay and neuter assistance
• To cultivate respect and awareness for the needs of animals through education
• To advocate for the humane treatment of dogs and cats in all areas of life

Contact
Address
PO Box 2321
Bellingham, WA 98227
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Adoptable pets at Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County

We'll also keep you updated on Mike's adoption status with email updates.
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Mike

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Fluffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Fluffy

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Jackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 13 yrs 3 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Almond Joy (Candy Kid)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Almond Joy (Candy Kid)

Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Good (Candy Kid)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Good (Candy Kid)

Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Rolo (Candy Kid)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rolo (Candy Kid)

Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Reo's adoption status with email updates.
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Reo

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Ruth (Candy Kid)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Ruth (Candy Kid)

Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Bellingham, WA

Rescue FAQs

Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Custer, Birch Bay, Blaine, Deming, Everson, Sumas, Maple Falls, Kendall, Whatcom County, Skagit County, Canada

  • 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): $400(plus $170 spay/neuter deposit)
Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $325
Seniors (8 years and up): $200
(There is an additional $170 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

https://alternativehumanesociety.com/statement-of-interest/

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We'll also keep you updated on Liberty (TAM)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Liberty (TAM)

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Female, 4 yrs
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Aerostar Ford

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Crocus - Green Collar - AVAILA's adoption status with email updates.
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Crocus - Green Collar - AVAILA

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Stanwood, WA
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Maggie the mini Dobie

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on ELSA's adoption status with email updates.
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ELSA

Labrador Retriever

Female, 11 mos
Coquitlam, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Pax's adoption status with email updates.
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Pax

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 yrs
MARYSVILLE, WA

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