The following list of Resources is provided as a courtesy to assist you. Some of the information/links are commercial in nature and having a listing here does not necessarily mean that AHS is endorsing one business over another. Resources that we know to be questionable will NOT be listed here; however, the absence of a listing here should not be construed as negative. The best approach is to do your research and use your own judgment.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR PET OWNERS
Be Prepared! Helpful Disaster Safety Tips for Pet Owners
by Jackie Shelton
LOST PET RESOURCES
OUR FRIENDS
City Dogs Grooming – Independent, locally-owned grooming salon in Whatcom County. Long time advocate and friend to AHS, City Dogs staff is familiar with all breeds and experienced with special needs dogs. They are willing to work with elderly and behaviorally challenged dogs.
Rover Stay Over – Rover Stay Over is an award-winning pet care facility that offers doggy daycare, vacation boarding, and grooming at a clean, modern kennel. They welcome the opportunity to care for your fur babies and companion animals.
Furbaby Rescue -This site is dedicated to the rescue of Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apsos. If space is available they rescue all small dogs.
Pet-friendly Rental Housing in Bellingham
Happy Tails Happy Homes Rescue
Hyline Hotel & Training for Dogs, LLC
WeSNIP (Whatcom Education Spay & Neuter Impact Program) – WeSNiP works with people of low income to arrange free or low cost spay/neuter services for their pets. Give them a call or email to discuss your eligibility.
Whatcom Humane Society – Providing animal control and rescue services for Whatcom County.
Grooming With Love – Located in Blaine, offers full grooming services to pamper your pet. **Offering free grooming to our adoptable dogs, AHS thanks you very much!
Rescued Hearts Northwest – A dedicated animal rescue group committed to saving and improving the lives of shelter dogs
Dog Gone Gorgeous – Dog Gone Gorgeous is a full service professional pet grooming salon. They specialize in holistic, gentle touch grooming in a clean, quiet, and safe environment. They focus on the needs of your pet as well as the quality of service. Located on the Guide Meridian, Dog Gone Gorgeous offer free grooming services to our adoptable dogs. Thank You Dog Gone Gorgeous!
Lickety Clips – Lickety Clips is a Washington State licensed vocational school for pet grooming. Become a professional pet stylist in as little as 14 weeks! Located in Mount Vernon, Lickety Clips offers free grooming for our adoptable dogs.
PUPPY TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION
Adopting a Rescue Dog – The First Seven Days
Puppy Socialization and the Sensitive Period: When Is It, and Is It Important?
Perfect Puppy in 7 Days – How to start your puppy off right!
WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Marine Mammal Stranding Network – Volunteer group for stranded or orphaned sea mammals: Wildlife biologist Mariann Carrasco; (360) 303-3608
Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center – Orphaned and injured small mammals and birds for Whatcom County
Sardis Raptor Center – Specializing in rehabilitation birds of prey and public education: 7472 Valley View Road, Ferndale, WA 98248 (360)366-3863
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife – For large or dangerous injured animals; (425) 775-1311
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Humane Society of Seattle and King County
Humane Society of the United States
International Society for Animal Rights
Northwest Organization for Animal Health (NOAH in Stanwood)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Progressive Animal Welfare Society
DOG FOOD BANKS
WHS (Whatcom Humane Society) operates a pet food bank for Whatcom County residents who need short-term assistance providing pet food for their pets. Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis during shelter hours at both shelter locations. Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Sunday and Monday 11:00 am–5:00 pm. Closed to the public on Tuesdays and on major holidays.
Whatcom Voice of the Animals—a non-profit, no-kill shelter—offers free pet food to low-income pet owners in the greater Bellingham Area. Whatcom Voice of the Animals distributes pet food at Bellingham Food Bank on the second and last Fridays of every month at 11:00 am and distributes until the food runs out. Bellingham Food Bank, 1824 Ellis St, Bellingham WA. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, please call 360-650-0556.
VETERINARY CARE ASSISTANCE
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Good Samaritan Fund – Veterinary care assistance. (509)335-0711
Having Trouble Affording Veterinary Care? – Article by The Humane Society of the United States
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program
Magic Bullet Fund (cancer-specific)
God’s Creatures Ministry Veterinary Charity
GiveForward (set up a personal fundraising page)
ADDITIONAL CURATED ARTICLES
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Pets
The Ultimate Clean-House Guide for Dog Owners
VETERINARIANS WE WORK WITH
Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic
Chuckanut Feline Center
Maplewood Animal Hospital
Northshore Veterinary Hospital
Blaine Animal Hospital