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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 —
Email alternativehumanesociety@gmail.com
Phone (360) 671-7445
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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 Hilo's adoption status with email updates.
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Hilo

Dachshund/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Miela and Mickey ( Need to be adopted together)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Miela and Mickey ( Need to be adopted together)

Doberman Pinscher

Female, Senior
Bellingham, WA
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Bronco

Labrador Retriever/Greyhound

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Mikey and Miela ( need to be adopted together)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mikey and Miela ( need to be adopted together)

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA
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Sweetie Winky

Jack Russell Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Bellingham, WA
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Rescue FAQs

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

  • 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): $300 (plus $200 spay/neuter deposit)
Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $220
Seniors (8 years and up): $180
(There is an additional $200 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.)
Adoption fees for CATS are:
$160 for kittens up to one year
Adult cats over one year. $100
Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip
(There is an additional $160 spay/neuter deposit for cats not already neutered/spayed)

Adoption application

https://alternative-humane-society.com/statement-of-interest/

https://www.givinggrid.com/alternativehumanesociety//

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Ferndale, WA
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Sephora

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Female, Adult
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Female, Adult
blaine, WA
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Bernie

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, Adult
Bellingham, WA
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Stitch

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA
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Otis

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Bellingham, WA

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