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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 Howie Mandell's adoption status with email updates.
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Howie Mandell

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Heidi Klum's adoption status with email updates.
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Heidi Klum

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Miniature Pinscher

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 15 yrs 2 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Mimi's adoption status with email updates.
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Mimi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Betty's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 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 TAYLOR's adoption status with email updates.
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TAYLOR

Pug

Female, 9 mos
Langley, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Pingpong's adoption status with email updates.
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Pingpong

Finch

Male, Young
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on JJ (RCD)'s adoption status with email updates.
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JJ (RCD)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
MARYSVILLE, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Mina's adoption status with email updates.
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Mina

American Pit Bull Terrier/Jindo

Female, 4 yrs
Port Coquitlam, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Heather's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Heather

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Arlington, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Tucker Ortega's adoption status with email updates.
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Tucker Ortega

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, < 1 month
Bellingham, WA

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