Whatcom Humane Society

2172 Division Street Bellingham, Washington 98226
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Whatcom Humane Society animal shelter in Bellingham, WA
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  6. Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
  7. Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Whatcom Humane Society in Bellingham, WA

Whatcom Humane Society is a humane society located in Bellingham, Washington, caring for domestic, farm, and wild animals since 1902. It operates as an open admission shelter, providing care for all animals in need regardless of age, breed, or condition, and offers animal control and rescue services, pet licensing, low-cost microchipping, and lost & found pet resources throughout Whatcom County. The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and it sits about 60 miles south of Everett, WA.

Before you go

Adopting from Whatcom Humane Society

Adoption process

Interested adopters view available pets, visit the shelter in person, and complete an adoption application; staff help match them with a suitable pet and additional adoption policies apply.

Service area
Whatcom County, Washington
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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