Welcome to the
Alternative Humane Society
The Alternative Humane Society (AHS) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Whatcom County, Washington.
AHS has been helping animals and educating the public since 1977. 100% of the money we raise goes toward our programs. We have no shelter, office, or paid staff.
Enjoy shopping? Buy gifts and necessities for our furry friends! The Amazon and Chewy links below go directly to their wish lists.
Enjoy shopping? Buy gifts and necessities for our furry friends! The Amazon and Chewy links below go directly to their wish lists.
What’s New and What’s Happening
Look forward soon to even more announcements of upcoming events!
Look forward soon to even more announcements of upcoming events!
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Your Help Is Much Needed
Help us grow our GivingGrid! Some dogs that our group rescued needed extra measures to help them continue into a forever home—healthy, safe, and happy.
Dental surgeries were expensive, and we are low on funding to help more animals. Anything you can contribute (over $3 please) will go directly and completely toward assisting our cat and dog friends.
Fosters Needed! The Alternative Humane Society has no shelter space – our foster homes are critical to helping us save the lives of dogs and cats! We provide the support, you provide the love ❤
If you’re interested in fostering, please start by filling out an application.
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.
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Safe Enviroment
We foster cats and dogs in the safety and security our members' homes until they are successfully adopted.
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Vet Check
Our adoptable animals are microchipped and vaccinated (age allowing) before the adoption process. All cats are FIV/FELV tested.
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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 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
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
Location
PO Box 2321
Bellingham WA 98227
Contact Info
Phone:
360-671-7445
Email: alternativehumanesociety@gmail.com