If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first step is to complete a Statement of Interest Form. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are only able to respond to people who have completed this form! Come and meet our dogs! In Bellingham, WA we show adoptable dogs at Petco on the first and third weekends of each month from 11:00am to 2:00pm. See our Event Calendar. For more information about AHS, upcoming events, how to help our dogs, and answers
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Who We Are The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization registered with the State of Washington. We raise money to help people pay to spay and neuter their dogs and cats, we operate a foster home network for dogs, and we educate our community about the humane treatment of animals. We receive no local, state, or federal financial support—we are supported solely by donations from the public, from businesses, and occasionally from grants. Your support and/or donation will help us continue our work to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats in our community and find loving guardians for homeless dogs. AHS has no office, no central shelter, and no paid staff. |
Mission Statement
The Alternative Humane Society (AHS) practices a no-kill philosophy. Our goal is to help Whatcom County become a community where no healthy animals are euthanized. AHS is an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats and helping pets stay in loving homes. We work to prevent unwanted dog and cat births through spay and neuter assistance, to cultivate respect and awareness for the needs of animals through education, and to advocate for the humane treatment of cats and dogs in all areas of life. With humane education at our core, AHS programs include Spay and Neuter Assistance, Canine Foster and Adoption, and Community Cats Information and Referral. |