Whatcom Humane Society

Bellingham, WA

Phone (360) 733-2080

A nonprofit humane society in Bellingham, Washington, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, adoption counseling stops one hour before closing.

Hours Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, adoption counseling stops one hour before closing

Areas served Bellingham and the surrounding area, Washington

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (360) 733-2080 for current adoption fees.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have verifiable identification.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Whatcom Humane Society at (360) 733-2080 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Whatcom County at a glance

Population 230,503

Housing units 103,520

Est. households with a cat 30,181

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm, adoption counseling stops one hour before closing.

Get involved

Support Whatcom Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Whatcom Humane Society at (360) 733-2080 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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