Earlier this week the Whatcom Humane Society wildlife rehabilitation center released 5 trumpeter swans back into the wild.
Swans spend the winter primarily in Whatcom and Skagit counties before migrating north into the Yukon for the summer. These swans arrived to our wildlife center injured and in need of care and treatment. Lucky for them, our specially trained and permitted wildlife rehab staff was able to provide the care and rehabilitation needed for a full recovery and release back into the wild.
Keep your eyes on the sky and your ears tuned for the trumpeting calls of these majestic swans over the next month or so as they begin their long migration north. If you see a swan that looks sick or injured, grab a picture and never attempt to contain a swan yourself - their wings are extremely dangerous! Instead give the WHS wildlife rehab center a call at 360-966-8845 or call the WDFW swan hotline 360-466-0515.
To support the ongoing work at the WHS wildlife center and help provide services for injured and orphaned wildlife in need, visit www.whatcomhumane.org/wildlife
Looking for expert advice on where to place your bet for the Super Bowl? The shelter dogs have it under control. Check out their video, then visit the shelter in person to adopt one of these pups and enjoy the big game together.
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Sweet Chimney (5 year old female) is still looking for her forever home. Visit www.whatcomhumane.org to learn more. WOOF!
Buddy is still waiting to find a new home. Adopted from WHS many years ago, his beloved owner took exceptional care of him, but recently went to live in assisted living and felt it was best to find a new home for Buddy where he could live his best life. An adult only, indoor-only home would be best for this sweet adult tabby.
If interested in learning more, contact [email protected].
Thanks to Nessa's Pet Pastries, many of our shelter dogs enjoyed some tasty treats. Visit www.whatcomhumane.org to learn more about the dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals available for adoption, then come by and find your new best friend at the shelter.
Fantastic video from the Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
This northern saw-whet owl arrived at the Wildlife Center suffering from head trauma and significant injuries to one eye. Wildlife center staff were able to stabilize the owl and our partner veterinarian, Dr. Rabkin at Maplewood Animal Hospital, surgically removed the eye, which was no longer visual and causing the owl pain. The owl recovered extremely well from surgery, but that was only the beginning!
After surgery came the long journey of helping the owl adjust to performing normal behaviors with only one eye. Only some wildlife species can ethically be released back into the wild with one functioning eye, but this feisty little owl proved that it was able to perform natural behaviors including hunting, flying, vocalizing and caring for itself with no issues.
After months of professional medical and rehabilitative care, this beautiful, small but MIGHTY owl was released and returned to its home territory in peak condition.
The WHS wildlife rehabilitation center depends on community support for daily operations. If you can help with a gift of any amount, please visit www.whatcomhumane.org.
Looking for an ADVENTURE BUDDY? Look no further. Meet Chase - a young, active, smart, silly, strong, goofy male mixed breed ready to embrace the day with a BFF. www.whatcomhumane.org
Today marks the last day of WHS director Laura Clark's dog Zane's Fabulous 15th Birthday Giving Back Celebration, so you know what that means: Party time!!!
Zane enjoyed a custom-made piñata filled with toys, a Banana Woofle Cake and treats from Nessa's Pet Pastries, pizza crusts galore, and the adoration of all the shelter staff and volunteers. He seemed to enjoy every second of it and even went around the room as if to say thanks to each person who attended—a perfect gentleman and host! Happy birthday, sweet boy! We love you. ❤️
Click on the link below to help Zane give back this January and support the animals, big and small, at our domestic animal shelter, our wildlife rehabilitation center and our farm facility.
www.whatcomhumane.org/zanes-fabulous-15th-birthday-giving-back-celebration/
Gratitude from Zane & everyone at Whatcom Humane Society.
BIG THANKS to the Larson Gross Impact Fund of the Whatcom Community Foundation for awarding Whatcom Humane Society with a $4,470 grant. These funds will immediately be put to work helping animals in our shelters. We are so grateful for the generous gift and support. To learn more about the Whatcom Community Foundation, visit www.whatcomcf.org
WHS director Laura Clark's dog Zane continues his 15th birthday celebration with his weekly visit to Fido Physio, the doggone amazing dog hydrotherapy pool for dogs located in the Birchwood neighborhood in Bellingham (across the street from the WHS Thrift Shop). Zane has been going to Fido Physio weekly for a couple years now. As he has aged, he has lost muscle tone in his back legs and has some damage to his spine. Hydrotherapy has been super beneficial to him and helped keep him in tip top shape. He loves all the great people at Fido Physio, but especially Kate, his instructor. To learn more about Fido Physio and their services, visit www.fidophysio.com
Zane is hoping he can count on the support of his friends, supporters and those following along as he celebrates his 15th birthday milestone. To learn more about his story and to support Whatcom Humane Society and the animals in our shelters, visit www.whatcomhumane.org/zanes-fabulous-15th-birthday-giving-back-celebration/
Great video from the Whatcom Humane Society wildlife rehabilitation center!
This glaucous-winged gull was found unable to fly, lethargic, and with signs of internal injury. The specially trained staff at our wildlife center put together an effective treatment plan that soon had the gull on the mend! After weeks of careful care, reconditioning, and observation, the gull was cleared to return to the wild, and staff were rewarded with this beautiful demonstration of the gull's flight prowess as it was returned to the wild.
Great Job Wildlife Team! ❤
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You can't have a birthday party without a proper birthday cake. Thanks to Nessa's Pet Pastries, Zane (and his sister Luna . . . and mom WHS director Laura Clark) had a cake tasting session with 3 different gourmet dog cakes in preparation for next weeks big birthday party. Tough decision, picking just one!
Zane has a very busy weekend and week ahead as his 15th birthday celebration continues and he takes time to say thanks and give back to the many people and businesses that have helped him along the way.
To celebrate along with him, learn more about his amazing and inspiring story, and provide needed support to Whatcom Humane Society and the domestic, wild and farm animals currently in care, visit www.whatcomhumane.org/zanes-fabulous-15th-birthday-giving-back-celebration/
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