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

1. Submit Application

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

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2. Interview

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

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3. Meet the Pet

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

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4. Sign Adoption Contract

DUE TO COVID 19- ALL ADOPTIONS AND MEET AND GREETS ARE BY APPOINMENT ONLY. WE CAN NOT ADOPT TO CANADA AT THIS TIME.

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5. Pay Fee

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6. Take the Pet Home

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

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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): $330 (plus $170 spay/neuter deposit)

Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $250

Seniors (8 years and up): $190

(There is an additional $170 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.)

Adoption fees for CATS are:

$190 for kittens up to one year

Adult cats over 1-7 year. $130

Seniors cats-8 and up. $100

Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip

All cats are FIV/FELV tested