Whatcom Humane Society

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Last year, our small but mighty wildlife rehab center staff, volunteers and interns provided care and services to 2,180 wild animals. WOW!! This included 3 amphibian species, 6 reptile species, 37 mammal species, and 97 avian species. A few of these beautiful animals are included in this post.

Our wildlife rehabilitation center depends on support from our community to provide essential resources for day-to-day operations.

To learn more about this work and how you can help wildlife in our community, visit www.whatcomhumane.org/wildlife

Thank you so much for your continued support.

31/12/2025

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, humane New Year! Thank you to everyone that supported our mission and the animals in our shelters this year. We are grateful for your support.

www.whatcomhumane.org

31/12/2025

Fireworks and loud gatherings can be frightening for pets. Some hide, try to escape, or injure themselves when they panic.

Keeping pets indoors with a quiet space and updated ID can help keep them safe. If your pet needs veterinary care, please contact us.

📞 (360) 758-2200

31/12/2025

30/12/2025

Hello new friend! I'm Tati, a sweet and spunky 7-month-old, female, pitbull puppy. I was found as a stray, so my history before coming to Whatcom Humane Society is unknown. Lucky for me, I’ve been living in a wonderful foster home this past month learning all sorts of new skills like potty training and basic commands like sit, down, look at me, stay, leave it, and more. I love playing with toys, whether with people or throwing them around for myself! I also don’t mind taking a bath, getting my nails clipped, or having my feet cleaned when we come in from muddy hikes.

Not to be vain, but I’m pretty darn cute, so people tend to want to meet me when I’m out-and-about—but that’s all good with me because I LOVE meeting new people and all of the attention they give me! My foster mom says I need to work on not jumping up when saying hello, but how else can I give hugs?

I’ve got A LOT of puppy energy, a good helping of moxie (foster mom says I’m in my stubborn adolescence phase; I say I just know better), and there are so many things to see and do in the world that I am pretty easily distracted (Bird! Leaf! Sticks—my favorite!). I am highly treat-motivated though, so maybe these positive reinforcement training classes everyone keeps talking about could be something I enjoy.

I also LOVE playing with other dogs and have received great notes about my interactions at Tails-A-Wagging daycare (they are amazing and I'd really benefit from attending puppy obedience training there with my new adopters!) and during playgroup at the shelter. Honestly, I think I might really enjoy an older brother or sister to learn from—sometimes dogs just make more sense to me than humans, you know? They could help me build more confidence about the big world around me, which can be loud and scary sometimes. Plus, then we can wrestle and chase each other, and oh-boy won’t that be fun!

If you are interested in meeting me, submit an application via www.whatcomhumane.org and a meet and greet can be arranged with my foster mom. WOOF!

30/12/2025

Calling all Lab Fans - meet Buckwheat!

Buckwheat is your typical Lab-- friendly, drooly, and obsessed with his person (with tennis ball obsession coming in close 2nd!)

At 10 years young, Buckwheat shows no signs of slowing down and is just looking for a family who will love and embrace all that he brings to the table (yes, including the drool) for the rest of his life. Buckwheat arrived at Whatcom Humane Society after his former owner was unable to provide for his continued care. He has lived with other dogs and older kids and pretty much loves everyone he meets.

If you can open your heart and home to this mature, but young-at-heart dog, visit Whatcom Humane Society Tuesday thru Sunday 11am - 6pm (holiday hours may vary) or submit and application via our website, www.whatcomhumane.org.

29/12/2025

Back by POPULAR demand - our birdhouse auction, benefiting the WHS wildlife rehabilitation center.

Looking for artists to make and/or decorate birdhouses . . . and donations of pre-made birdhouses . . . so much fun!

Contact: [email protected] for more info.

28/12/2025

Beautiful Roxy is all dressed up and ready to ring in the New Year. But she needs a permanent, responsible and loving home to make her dreams a reality. Roxy arrived to Whatcom Humane Society last fall - brought in by our animal control & rescue department as part of an animal cruelty case. She was skinny, dirty, had an extremely matted coat and needed care and comfort. She is now looking and feeling her best and has become a favorite of both staff and volunteers.

Smart, silly, active, independent and full of energy would best describe this 4 year old husky. She is looking for a home experienced with her breed that can invest in her future. She could live with another larger breed dog, but a home with no cats or small animals would be best for this gal.

For more information, visit www.whatcomhumane.org or stop by the shelter Tuesday thru Sunday 11am - 6pm. note: we are closing at 4pm this week on New Year's Eve and will be closed to the public on New Year's Day.

27/12/2025

This week our wildlife rehabilitation center released a snow goose back into a wild flock after several months of challenging care.

This goose arrived at the Whatcom Humane Society wildlife rehab center with respiratory issues, several wounds across the body including a deep laceration to one wing, and severe feather damage preventing flight.

Our rockstar wildlife center team provided extensive medical and rehabilitative care for all injuries and thanks to their efforts, the goose made a full recovery for a Christmas-week release. AWESOME! Fly free Madam Goose. Thanks for allowing us the honor of caring for you!

www.whatcomhumane.org/wildlife

26/12/2025

Looking for local shopping options and great prices?

Stop by the Whatcom Humane Society Thrift Shop - AND our Pop Up Holiday Thrift Shop (located next door and open until Jan 3rd) to shop, donate or BOTH and support our mission and the animals in our shelters!

Borh shops are FULL of FABULOUS merchandise. SO MUCH GREAT STUFF! LIKE SERIOUSLY ... AMAZING ITEMS FOR SALE AND

DEALS TO BE HAD!

Don't delay ... stop by and check it out!

RETAIL THERAPY...SHOP LOCAL...HELP ANIMALS = WIN! WIN! WIN!

Seasonal, garden, clothing, jewelry, household, vintage, pet supplies, books, kids toys, puzzles, collectables, holiday and pretty much anything else you can think of.

BOTH THRIFT SHOPS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUE - SAT 10AM - 5PM.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED TUE-SAT 10AM - 4PM. CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY. We are no longer accepting Christmas items.

The WHS Thrift Shop & Holiday Shop are located in the Park Manor Shopping Center - 153B Birchwood Avenue (between Northwest & Meridian).

For more information, contact the WHS Thrift Shop directly at 360-543-6792.

For security reasons, the WHS Thrift Shop DOES NOT accept cash. Credit/Debit only please. Thank you for understanding.

Stop by, shop, donate and support. 100% of proceeds from the WHS thrift shop benefit the animals in our shelters.

Interested in volunteering at the WHS Thrift Shops? Contact [email protected]

26/12/2025

Happy BOXING DAY from Queen & Pixie. ❤❤

Our adoption kennels are open this weekend Friday thru Sunday 11am - 6pm.

www.whatcomhumane.org