The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County

The Alternative Humane Society is a foster-only, 501(c)3 rescue organization. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Whatcom County, Washington, helping animals and educating the public since 1977We have no shelter, office, or paid staff and rely on private donations to help run our organization. Our programs include Canine and Feline Foster & Adoption, Spay & Neuter Assistance, and Community Cats Information and Referral.Mission Statement: The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats and helping them find and stay in permanent loving homes.Our goals are:• To make Whatcom County a community where no healthy animals are euthanized• To prevent unwanted dog and cat births through spay and neuter assistance• To cultivate respect and awareness for the needs of animals through education• To advocate for the humane treatment of dogs and cats in all areas of life

Bellingham, wa,98227
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Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (360) 671-7445

Website: https://alternativehumanesociety.com/

Ozzy

Domestic Short Hair | Skagit County, WA

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Meet Ozzy

This handsome sweet boy is Ozzy. He is approximately 14 months old and is ready to find his forever home. Ozzy was a stray that was taken in by a friendly, concerned human. He was first observed in June of 2024 getting picked on and getting into tussles with neighborhood cats. He was TNR'd in August and was then noticed to be wounded in September. He was trapped and taken to a vet for a leg wound. While the thought was that he was feral (since outside he was fearful of humans), during his healing, it was apparant that he was very friendly and his journey to find a forever home began.Ozzy is by far the sweetest cat his current foster mom has ever met! He follows her around the house trilling and is always doing full body rubs against her legs and can't get enough loves. Don't let his tipped ear fool you. While he was thought to be feral, this boy literally has no aggression towards humans in him. He even loves full-on belly rubs! While he can get a wee bit spooked if there is fast movement or a loud noise, once he realizes it's you, he is fine. He also is living with two other resident cats. He immediately fit in with everyone, no hissing and no agression. His integration was very easy and seemless. He is very respectful of the other cats and their space. He will occasionally wrestle with the cat that is about his age (but it is just playing and is initiated by the other cat) and he leaves the elderly cat in his foster home alone repsecting her boundaries. Ozzy loves to play chase with a laser, wands toys and really loves fur mice. At his previous foster, it was said he plays fetch, and while he hasn't done that currently, he may do so in his forever home. Ozzy does LOVE a nice heated bed. He had one before he came to AHS and has one at his current foster home. It is HIGHLY recommended that whoever adopts him, gets him one. This kid deserves to be spoiled! He spends his non-playing time lounging and snoozing in a heated bed, in a cat tree, looking out a window. All of our cats come spayed or neutered, microchipped, and with their initial age-appropriate vaccinations. Young cats have an adoption fee of $175. If you would like to apply to be a forever home for this cat, please fill out a statement of interest at www.alternativehumanesociety.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all our cats and kittens are best suited for indoor-only life.

Adoption Process
1. Submit Application . We will only be calling applications that are a possible match for the dog 2. Interview The case manager of that dog will contact you by phone or email to set up a meet and greet,if you are a possible match for that dog. 3. Meet the Pet If you think you all are a good match, we may set up a home visit or the case manager will request pictures of your home. 4. Sign Adoption Contract DUE TO COVID 19- ALL ADOPTIONS AND MEET AND GREETS ARE BY APPOINMENT ONLY. WE CAN NOT ADOPT TO CANADA AT THIS TIME. 5. Pay Fee 6. Take the Pet Home All pets have a 10 day adjustment period for a home visit. AHS does not do same-day adoptions. We provide a form called a “Statement of Interest” for potential adopters to fill out. When completed, this form is reviewed by an AHS volunteer (the animal’s Case Manager) who will contact the potential adopter with any additional questions and arrange a meeting if it looks like a good match. those who look like a good match. Adoption fees for DOGS are: Puppies (up to age 18 months): $330 (plus $170 spay/neuter deposit) Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $250 Seniors (8 years and up): $190 (There is an additional $170 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.) Adoption fees for CATS are: $190 for kittens up to one year Adult cats over 1-7 year. $130 Seniors cats-8 and up. $100 Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip All cats are FIV/FELV tested


Contact
The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County
(360) 671-7445
[email protected]
https://alternativehumanesociety.com/

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