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The Alternative Humane Society

Volunteers Helping Dogs & Cats in Need Since 1977

The Alternative Humane Society (AHS) is an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit in Whatcom County, WA, focused on saving local pets through adoption, fostering, and spay/neuter programs, not a traditional shelter. Learn more by visiting their website for adoptable pets, volunteer info, donation links, and news on their efforts to create a no-kill community in Whatcom County.
 
What They Do
 
  • Foster-Based: They have no physical shelter; animals live in foster homes.
  • All-Volunteer: No paid staff, relying on community support.
  • Focus: Saving homeless dogs and cats in Whatcom County, aiming for a no-kill status.
  • Programs: Offer pet adoption, foster programs, and spay/neuter vouchers.

 

How to Learn More & Get Involved
 

 

Key News/Info
 
  • They partner with organizations like Best Friends to expand their lifesaving reach.
  • You can learn about challenges facing animal welfare groups (funding, overcrowding) and how AHS addresses them through community involvement and foster care.
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