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Would You Buy What You’re Donating?

Assessing a small percentage of the donations that come through our intake doors, this question becomes important to highlight and remember.

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Domestic Animal Shelter

The Big World of Small Animals

A WHS volunteer for 12 years and counting, Jennifer specializes in Guinea pig TLC. “I prefer small animals because they’re unique,” she said…

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Executive Director

What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

On February 1, I celebrated my 25th anniversary working at Whatcom Humane Society. Those 25 years have been…

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Animal Welfare

Whatcom Humane Society 2025 Infographic

See information and statistics from our programs and departments year-to-date, and learn more about how you can help!

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Animal Welfare, Executive Director

Make a Year-End Gift of Care to WHS today

The animal welfare crisis overwhelming the nation is a very real and present concern in Whatcom County.

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Animal Welfare

2026 Happy Tails Calendars Now Available!

Our 2026 Happy Tails Calendars have arrived, newly in color this year and featuring a series of amazing domestic, farm, and wild animals cared for by WHS.

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KAFE Kritter on 104.1 fm

Each week, our Executive Director Laura Clark goes on KAFE 104.1 FM with an adoptable animal and the latest news happening at Whatcom Humane Society. Tune in live every Wednesday morning at 8:45 AM, and find the full archive of KAFE Kritters here.