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My name is Athena!

Posted over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Cattle Dog/Husky
Color
Age
1 year 4 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2274857-59263

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

~~THIS IS A COURTESY POST. THIS DOG IS **NOT** IN THE CARE OF THE ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE OWNER DIRECTLY AT tntvisser@msn.com  THANK YOU~~



Please meet Athena. She is a Cattle Dog, Husky, German Shepard mix according to DNA results. Her estimated birth month is September, so she is almost 1.5 year old. She is a sweet girl, who enjoys outings or spending time snuggled on the couch. She’s a little shy at first, but when she loves you, she loves you with her whole heart. She can complain or talk like a Husky. She’s spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, kennel trained, and potty trained. She knows come, sit, wait, paw, up, down, lay down and learns super fast. At the moment she’s a little overweight at 50 pounds. She would be an amazing adventure buddy.



Athena is looking for her human best friend, she is such a sweet, loving girl and deserves a forever home that can help her become her best doggie self. Our son brought her home when she was about 8 weeks old, but then his plans changed, he’s in the military and won’t be stationed local. Since Athena turned 1 year, the cattle dog behavior has come out a little. She likes to control and has nipped at our other 2 dogs. Our 8 year old female doesn’t like that and we’ve had a few dog fights. Athena is not the aggressive one, however she won’t back down either. At this moment there’s not enough hours in the day to keep the dogs separated and give each the exercise and attention they deserve.



Athena has not been around other animals, except dogs. She’s also unsure of kids because they make fast movements. Her ideal home would be where someone would take her on adventures and give her more training to not react or control other dogs. When she’s engaged, she will ignore other dogs. She rides great in the car and really enjoys agility. She’s been to some training, however more training would benefit her reactive and controlling tendencies. Her best home would possibly be an only dog and no small kids. She likes her teenage humans though. She really wants to please her humans. Please reach out if you'd like to meet Athena. 


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2274857-59263
Contact
Address
PO Box 2321, Bellingham, WA 98227

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

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

2.

Interview

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

3.

Meet the Pet

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

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

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

Additional adoption info

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): $400(plus $170 spay/neuter deposit)
Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $325
Seniors (8 years and up): $200
(There is an additional $170 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.)
Adoption fees for CATS are:
Kittens up to 6 months.-$200
Young adult cats 7 months -3 years $175
Adults cats - 4-7 years -$150
Seniors cats-8 and up. $100
Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip
All cats are FIV/FELV tested

Adoption application

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More about this rescue

The Alternative Humane Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Whatcom County, WA. AHS has been 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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