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Whatcom Humane Society

Animal shelter in Bellingham, WA

The Whatcom Humane Society has been caring for animals throughout Whatcom County since 1902. As the oldest non-profit animal welfare organization in Whatcom County, WHS is commited to caring for any animal in need.
As an open-admission shelter, the dedicated staff and volunteers at WHS cared for over 5,000 domestic and native wild animals last year.
The Whatcom Humane Society provides animal control services to Whatcom County.
Programs and Services include: low-cost spay/neuter clinic, community outreach and humane education programs, safe-pet program for victims of domestic violence, interactive adoption program and an animal wellness plan providing medical care for shelter animals.

Contact —
Email —
Phone (360) 733-2080 ext.3004
Website
Address
2172 Division Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
Donation Please click here to make a donation: https://whs.whatcomssl.org/php/index.php?whs_donate_general The Whatcom Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You will receive a donation acknowledgement letter in the mail within a few weeks. If you have any questions about donations online, please contact us at (360)733-2080, extension # 3010 or email admin@whatcomhumane.org.
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Adoptable pets at Whatcom Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Soda Pop's adoption status with email updates.
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Soda Pop

Alaskan Malamute

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Clyde's adoption status with email updates.
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Clyde

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Sephora's adoption status with email updates.
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Sephora

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Bernie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bernie

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, Adult
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Dizzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dizzy

Beagle

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Kiwi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiwi

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Lump's adoption status with email updates.
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Lump

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA
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Shelter FAQs

Whatcom County and beyond

Additional adoption info

Thank you for considering adopting a pet from the Whatcom Humane Society. So that we may be assured that the animal you wish to adopt is best suited to you, your home and your lifestyle, and is placed in an environment that is compatible with his/her needs, we ask that you complete an application. Application forms for dogs and cats (Adobe Acrobat PDF files) may be downloaded below.

The application will help us learn more about what you are looking for in a companion animal.

Dogs/Puppies
$115

Cats/Kittens
$115

Two Kittens Same Day
$200

Rabbits
$ 45

Previously Altered Dog/Cat over 1 year of age
$ 85


Young at Program
Any dog/cat over the age of 5 years
adopted to a person over the age of 55 years
$ 55

Other Animals
contact us for adoption fees of other animals

Included in the Adoption Fee:

-Basic Health Exam
-Spay/Neuter Surgery (for unaltered animals)
-Initial Vaccinations (including Rabies)
-Intestinal De-Worming
-Feline Leukemia Testing for Cats
-Microchip and Registration
-Identification Tags/License
-30 Days Free Sheltercare
Pet Health Insurance
-Collar & Leash for Dogs or
-Collar & Cardboard Carrier for Cats
-Certificate for Complimentary Health Exam w/ Participating Veterinarian
-Reference material on companion animal care & training

Animal Adoption Applications
DOGS: http://www.whatcomhumane.org/dogapp_3.pdf
CATS: http://www.whatcomhumane.org/catapp_3.pdf
SMALL ANIMALS: http://www.whatcomhumane.org/Other_Adoption_App.pdf
HORSES/LIVESTOCK: http://www.whatcomhumane.org/EQUINE_ADOPTION_APPLICATION.pdf

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Whatcom Humane Society

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue

PO Box 6082,
Bellingham, WA 98227

Poodle Rescue of Western Washington

3429 Unick Road ,
Ferndale, WA 98248

Dane Outreach

P O Box 803,
Lynden, WA 98264

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Burlington, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Pouncy's adoption status with email updates.
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Pouncy

Siamese/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Burlington, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Gemi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gemi

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Burlington, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Bert's adoption status with email updates.
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Bert

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Burlington, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Burlington, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Ferndale, WA

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