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    Whatcom Humane Society

    3.2 (43 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Whatcom Humane Society

    Animal shelters

    Community Service/Non-Profit

    Pet adoption

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    Andrea H.

    The Whatcom Humane Society moved to a new shelter location during the summer of 2013. The facility is beautiful, and comfortably accommodates a variety of animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other small creatures). Each dog kennel includes an outside and inside run, and the dogs get plenty of exercise on the nature trail and enclosed play yards on property. The cats have it good too, with their community play room, and individual maze kennels that let them explore different nooks for napping and playing. There is even a horse facility located off site. Visit the facility everyday, except Tuesday, when the shelter is closed to the public, to walk the halls and see the lovable animals available for adoption. The staff are very knowledgeable and interview all applicants to help members of the public find the perfect fur ball that matches their lifestyle, housing situation and existing family. If you fill out preliminary paperwork, you can do a meet and greet with an animal you are interested in adopting. You can also make arrangements with the staff to introduce your other family members (2-legged and 4-legged) to a potential animal adoption. This allows you to see whether your significant other, children, and other pets will all get along with the new pet you want to adopt. Volunteers go through extensive training, so if you are looking for an opportunity to get involved and give back to your community, then sign up for one of the monthly, general orientation sessions to learn more. Volunteering is a great way to get to know the animals and get your 'fur fix' if you are not currently able to adopt. Check it out!

    Crochet blanket and scratcher

    Our cat was taken in as a lost pet (she had no chip or collar). She was well taken care of, and they helped us get her chipped. We got to take her home the same day we found her there, and they gave us a little crochet blanket and little cardboard scratcher for her! And she has now been reunited with her best friend!

    He really loves his forever family
    Amanda A.

    We've only had positive experiences here. When looking for a furry friend a few years ago, we were visiting at least once a week. The staff were always friendly and typically greeted us when coming in. They generally have good details listed on the dogs and small creatures and I appreciate the color coding on the dogs - three different colors showing what level of work/training a dog has or needs. April 2018 we finally found the dog we fell in love with, but we were about to head out on a two week vacation and knew we couldn't take him home before then. We talked to them, and they weren't able to hold him that long- understandable. So, while we were on our trip we checked their website EVERY day. When we got back, our boy was still there so we went in the next day and took him home. They were so helpful throughout the application process and kept us informed on what all we needed and gave us all the information they had for our boy. We couldn't be happier, and are hoping to get him a brother or sister from here soon!

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    Whatcom humane society was helpful in recommending a close by vet, however they charged a lot more then we were used to paying.

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    Not helpful they ran me right out because it was 10 to 4 and they stop showing at 4. Must not need to adopt out that bad..

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    12 years ago

    Clean facility, friendly staff, and we found the coolest older kitten here that was clearly handled well and socialized.

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