My name is
Mia!

Posted 1 day ago

Cared for by Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Color

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Age

2 years 5 months old,

Size

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Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

ps_2255084-59263

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

~~THIS IS A COURTESY POST. THIS DOG IS **NOT** IN THE CARE OF THE ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE OWNER DIRECTLY AT garywalshtopnotch@gmail.com THANK YOU~~

Mia is a 3.5 year old pit/lab mix. I adopted her in 2021 and the moment I looked into her eyes, I was in love.

I love Mia with all my heart and I have tried to make it work for the past year, but it is incredibly challenging. She is a highly energetic girl and leaving her locked inside the house all day, while I am working, is just not the life I want for her. The financial burden of having two dogs has also been quite challenging. I wish I had more time and resources to allocate to Mia, but I don’t and I want us both to be able to live fuller lives. Saying goodbye to Mia is going to absolutely break my heart, but finding her a good home, will certainly soften the blow.

Mia is incredibly sweet and is the ultimate snuggler. She does great at dog parks and loves going on hikes. Mia gets along well with other dogs, children and adults but due to her bouts of energy and the fact she will jump up on people when she first sees them extra caution needs to be taken around small children or elderly people. Mia loves playing tug of war and going for rides in the truck. She is a great companion when working out in the yard and does a great job chasing bunnies away from the garden.

The ideal home for Mia would have a large open yard on land, or a fenced in yard. Somewhere where she can go get “the zoomies” out. Mia does like to wander but always come back when called. A home where she can play outside and be given plenty of attention is ideal. Mia loves curling up on the couch or in bed and snuggling for hours.

Mia is a real companion pup. She loves to burrow up right next to you in bed or on the couch and isn’t shy to give some licks on the face. She will follow you around when your mowing the lawn or dinking around the property and is quick to jump in the car and go for a ride. You rarely are starved for attention and always feel loved when Mia is around.

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~~THIS IS A COURTESY POST. THIS DOG IS **NOT** IN THE CARE OF THE ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE OWNER DIRECTLY AT garywalshtopnotch@gmail.com THANK YOU~~

Mia is a 3.5 year old pit/lab mix. I adopted her in 2021 and the moment I looked into her eyes, I was in love.

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Rescue

Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County

Contact info

Pet ID

ps_2255084-59263

Contact

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Phone

(360) 671-7445

alternativehumanesociety@gmail.com

Website

https://www.alternative-humane-society.com

Address

PO Box 2321, Bellingham, WA 98227

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

We will only be calling applications that are a possible match for the dog or cat.

2.
Interview

The case manager of that dog or cat will contact you by phone or email to set up a meet and greet,if you are a possible match for them.

3.
Meet the Pet

If they think you are a good match, we may set up a home visit or the case manager will request pictures of your home.

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

5.
Pay Fee

6.
Take the Pet Home

All pets have a 10 day adjustment period for a home visit.

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/

Go meet their pets

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More about this rescue

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