Whatcom Humane Society
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Who We Are
The Whatcom Humane Society(WHS) was founded in 1902. We are the oldest non-profit animal welfare organization in Whatcom County.
WHS is an open-admission shelter. We turn no animals away regardless of age, medical condition or temperament.
WHS provides care and shelter for approximately 3,800 animals each year.
Services include: Adoptions, Lost & Found, Community Outreach and Humane Education.
The Whatcom Humane Society provides animal control and rescue services for Whatcom County.
WHS investigates cases of animal neglect and cruelty.
We provide spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, deworming and microchip identification PRIOR to adoption.
Staff veterinarian works in the shelter five days a week.
The Whatcom Humane Society operates Paws Awhile, our "eclectic" gift shop located at 1200-10th Street in Bellingham. The store features new and old items donated by the community.
We provide short-term pet safekeeping for victims of domestic violence.
WHS operates a pet food bank, providing pet food to low income residents in need. Pet food is also supplied to the Bellingham Food Bank, Blaine Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and the Lummi Indian Reservation Community Center.
Our website address is: www.whatcomhumane.org
Adopting a Friend
The Whatcom Humane Society makes every effort to place animals into permanent, responsible and loving homes. WHS staff and volunteers counsel potential adopters to place animals in an enviornment that is compatible with his/her needs:
IN ORDER TO ADOPT AN ANIMAL, POTENTIAL ADOPTERS WILL NEED TO:
Be financially able to provide for the animals needs. This includes food, supplies, veterinary care and license.
Have adequate time to spend with their new pet, including time for training, exercise and grooming.
Have permission form their landlord to bring an animal onto his/her property.
Be at least 18 years of age and have verifiable identification.
Have the consent of all adults in the household.
Complete and adoption application and discuss it with a WHS adoption counselor.
Be willing to bring in their current dog to meet the new dog.
Be willing to bring in their children to meet the animal.
DOG ADOPTION FEE IS $95.00. THE FEE INCLUDES:
Spay/Neuter Surgery
First DHLPP Vaccination
De-Worming
Bordatella Vaccination
Rabies Vaccination
License or I.D. Tag
Microchip (a permanent form of id)
CAT ADOPTION FEE IS $95.00. THE FEE INCLUDES:
Spay/Neuter Surgery
First FVRCP Vaccination
De-Worming
Rabies Vaccination
Feline Leukemia Test (not vaccination)
Collar and Cardboard Carrier
Microchip (a permanent form of id)
Volunteering and Donations
Please refer to our website: www.whatcomhumane.org for information on volunteer and membership opportunities.
Whatcom Humane Society
3710 Williamson Way
Bellingham
WA
98226
Phone: 360-733-2080
Email:
outreach@whatcomhumane.org>
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