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Thanks to Wood Stone for Collecting Donations for AHS!

We appreciate you !

We want to hear from you

We're collecting your AHS adoption stories. Tell us about your wonderful animal companion and how they became a family member. Your story may even be featured on our website, and your pet will be a star!
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What’s New and What’s Happening

What’s New and What’s Happening

Look forward soon to even more announcements of upcoming events!

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wed29marAll Daywed05aprSupply Drive at Ponderosa Beer and BooksBring your donation to Ponderosa between March 29 and April 5. Donations will earn raffle tickets to enter for our great prize baskets. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. $5 for 1 entry or $20 for 5 entries. Winners will be drawn after the fundraiser event on April 5.(All Day) 1225 Roeder Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225

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wed29marAll Daywed05aprSupply Drive at Ponderosa Beer and BooksBring your donation to Ponderosa between March 29 and April 5. Donations will earn raffle tickets to enter for our great prize baskets. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. $5 for 1 entry or $20 for 5 entries. Winners will be drawn after the fundraiser event on April 5.(All Day) 1225 Roeder Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225

wed05aprAll DayFundraiser at Ponderosa Beer and BooksFundraiser at Ponderosa Beer and Books! Come enjoy a beverage and support Alternative Humane Society. Ponderosa will donate $1 for every drink purchased during the event. Alternative Humane Society volunteers will be on site to share information about adoptable animals, how to be a foster and accepting donations. (All Day: wednesday) 1225 Roeder Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225

sat22apr2:00 pmsat4:00 pmPaws for a Beer2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 501 Harris Ave

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wed29marAll Daywed05aprSupply Drive at Ponderosa Beer and BooksBring your donation to Ponderosa between March 29 and April 5. Donations will earn raffle tickets to enter for our great prize baskets. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. $5 for 1 entry or $20 for 5 entries. Winners will be drawn after the fundraiser event on April 5.(All Day) 1225 Roeder Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225

april

wed29marAll Daywed05aprSupply Drive at Ponderosa Beer and BooksBring your donation to Ponderosa between March 29 and April 5. Donations will earn raffle tickets to enter for our great prize baskets. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. $5 for 1 entry or $20 for 5 entries. Winners will be drawn after the fundraiser event on April 5.(All Day) 1225 Roeder Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225

wed05aprAll DayFundraiser at Ponderosa Beer and BooksFundraiser at Ponderosa Beer and Books! Come enjoy a beverage and support Alternative Humane Society. Ponderosa will donate $1 for every drink purchased during the event. Alternative Humane Society volunteers will be on site to share information about adoptable animals, how to be a foster and accepting donations. (All Day: wednesday) 1225 Roeder Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225

sat22apr2:00 pmsat4:00 pmPaws for a Beer2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 501 Harris Ave

Tiny Foster Kittens Need Your Help!

Our foster cats are in need of the following items! Can you pitch in?

  • Wholehearted dry food (sold at Petco)
  • Purina ONE Healthy Kitten dry food
  • Breeder’s Edge Kitten Formula (preferred) or KMR

Here's how: These items can be purchased locally and dropped off at one of our donation locations (Bellingham Petco, or either Bellingham Mud Bay) or ordered from our Amazon or Chewy wishlists! Thank you for your support 😻

Adoption fees for DOGS are:

  • Puppies (up to age 18 months): $330 (plus $170 spay/neuter deposit for puppies that are not spayed or neutered at time of adoption)
  • Adults (18 months – 8 years old): $250
  • Seniors (8 years and up): $190

 


​Adoption fees for CATS are:

  • Kittens (up to 1 year): $190
  • Adults Cats ( 1 to 7 years): $130
  • Seniors (8 years and up) $100
    (All cats are FIV/FELV tested.)

Adoption fees for DOGS are:

  • Puppies (up to age 18 months): $330 (plus $170 spay/neuter deposit for puppies that are not spayed or neutered at time of adoption)
  • Adults (18 months – 8 years old): $250
  • Seniors (8 years and up): $190

 


​Adoption fees for CATS are:

  • Kittens (up to 1 year): $190
  • Adults Cats ( 1 to 7 years): $130
  • Seniors (8 years and up) $100
    (All cats are FIV/FELV tested.)
  • A New Home

    We have helped over ten thousand dogs and cats find their forever homes. We aim for the best match between people, homes, and pets, then help make it work.

  • Safe Environment

    We foster cats and dogs in the safety and security our members' homes until they are successfully adopted.

  • Vet Check

    Our adoptable animals are microchipped and vaccinated (age allowing) before the adoption process. All cats are FIV/FELV tested.

  • Home to Stay

    We work with you to help smooth the process all the way through. Sometimes a little extra assistance or adjustment can make all the difference.

AHS is a Foster-only Rescue

AHS is a Foster-only Rescue

The Alternative Humane Society is a foster-only, 501(c)3 rescue organization. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Whatcom County, Washington, helping animals and educating the public since 1977

We have no shelter, office, or paid staff and rely on private donations to help run our organization. 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
The Alternative Humane Society is a foster-only rescue organization. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Whatcom County, Washington, 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
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Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers given by AHS this year
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Pets adopted
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Volunteers since 1977
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Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers given by AHS this year
Location

PO Box 2321
Bellingham WA 98227

Contact Info

Phone:
360-671-7445 
Email: AlternativeHumaneSociety@gmail.com