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
—Phone
(360) 671-7445Donation
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Adoptable Pets at Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County
Apawllo
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 5 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Athena
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 5 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Purr-mes
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 5 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Eros
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 5 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Cleocatra
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
Fauna
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
Buddy
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
Luna
Labradoodle
Female, 1 yr
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Atty
Chihuahua
Female, 12 yrs 7 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
House-trained
Story
1 - 9 of 19 pets available
Rescue FAQs
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
Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Custer, Birch Bay, Blaine, Deming, Everson, Sumas, Maple Falls, Kendall, Whatcom County, Skagit County, Canada(Select Dogs only)
- Submit Application
- Interview
- Meet the Pet
- Sign Adoption Contract
- Pay Fee
- 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
Misunderstood Mutts Rescue
PO Box 6082, Bellingham, WA 98227
Happy Tails Happy Homes
PO Box 28752, Bellingham, WA 98225
Whatcom Humane Society
2172 Division Street, Bellingham, WA 98226
Jellybean Joy Beanie Baby
Chihuahua
Female, 2 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Castiel
Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)
Male, 1 yr
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
Trixie Snuggles
German Shepherd Dog
Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Bellingham, WA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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