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/

Sugar Cookie

Chihuahua | Sedro Woolley, WA

YoungFemaleSmallTan

About

Vaccination

Current

House Trained

Yes

Good in Home With

Others DogsCatsChildren

Meet Sugar Cookie

Just in time for the holidays, this sweetie will keep you cozy and warm. Known as Cookie, we think she is possibly a Chihuahua/Terrier mix and is approximately 2 1/2 years young and weighs 9lbs.She loves to go on walks. During her first few outings, she was apprehensive of strangers and her surroundings. She definitely needs a strong hand on the leash because she will be a flight risk, so she needs someone to help her gain some confidence. She can be handled by strangers, though, with no problems. This playful, lively girl loves to run and jump in the house and play with her toys. Of course, like most dogs, she gets the zoomies. Cookie respects household items and has not been destructive.With a history of barking, apartment living is not for this girl. She has been protective of her foster mom and the house and yard, but her behavior seems to be improving as more strangers visit. Cookie definitely needs a securely-fenced yard.Cookie is still learning her commands such as“stay” and “come” so continued training would be recommended. But the one thing she is really good at is going in her crate. She has also stayed in a laundry room for a short period and didn’t destroy anything. Cookie has lived amicably with older children and teenagers and also dogs and cats. She is currently living with a small dog and once she has recovered from her spay surgery, they will be able to run around and play together again. Foster mom thinks a young playmate for Cookie would be ideal. For the most part, she is house trained. Cookie rides well in a car while restrained in a dog bed but acts as if she would prefer to sit on your lap and help you drive.As mentioned, Cookie will keep you warm on cold days. Lying on your lap is one of her favorite things to do. She is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. If you are interested in meeting Cookie, contact the Alternative Humane Society by filling out a statement of interest on our website: www.alternativehumanesociety.com

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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