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Whatcom Humane Society Animal shelter in Bellingham, WA

The Whatcom Humane Society has been caring for animals throughout Whatcom County since 1902. As the oldest non-profit animal welfare organization in Whatcom County, WHS is commited to caring for any animal in need.
As an open-admission shelter, the dedicated staff and volunteers at WHS cared for over 5,000 domestic and native wild animals last year.
The Whatcom Humane Society provides animal control services to Whatcom County.
Programs and Services include: low-cost spay/neuter clinic, community outreach and humane education programs, safe-pet program for victims of domestic violence, interactive adoption program and an animal wellness plan providing medical care for shelter animals.

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Address
2172 Division Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
Donation Please click here to make a donation: https://whs.whatcomssl.org/php/index.php?whs_donate_general The Whatcom Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You will receive a donation acknowledgement letter in the mail within a few weeks. If you have any questions about donations online, please contact us at (360)733-2080, extension # 3010 or email admin@whatcomhumane.org.
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2172 Division Street

Bellingham, WA 98226

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Nala

Lionhead

Female, Young
Bellingham, WA
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Bellingham, WA
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Tiana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Bellingham, WA

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KJ

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Grant

Domestic Shorthair

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Georgie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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General - AVAILABLE

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