News

Latest News

Thrift Store

Thrift Shop Opens Bigger Doors for Our Local Animals

As community donations poured in and local thrifters flocked to support our shelter’s mission, one thing became clear: WHS needed even more room to stretch its paws.

Read More

Domestic Animal Shelter

WHS Community Programs

In addition to caring for animals brought into our three shelter facilities, WHS is always looking for ways to support animals and pet owners in our community.

Read More

Dogs

A Love Like Christoph

I have been taking Christoph on outings 2 or 3 times a week. He is fun to be with, and I love him. But Christoph needs a home, where he can be loved as much as he is by so many here at WHS.

Read More

Executive Director

Seeing the Good During Challenging Times

During this season of giving, I have made it a goal, personally and professionally, to focus on the good.

Read More

Animal Welfare, Humane Education

Leading with Kindness

At the end of the day, training is about communication, patience & empathy…If you have to hurt a dog to train them, that says far more about you than it does the dog.

Read More

News

Give & Get: News About the 2026 Donation Tax Break

New tax provisions that took effect starting January 1, 2026, have created a valuable benefit for the majority of Americans who take the standard deduction.

Read More
Load More

PawPrint newsletters

Summer 2026
Winter 2026
Fall 2025
PN - Fall 2024
Fall 2024
Summer 2025
PN - Summer 2024
Summer 2024
Winter 2025
PN - Winter 2024
Winter 2024

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.