Whatcom Humane Society - Animal Control & Rescue

Hours: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; after business hours, animal emergencies go through 911

What it is

More help

Type of help

Emergency care

Where

Cities of Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Sumas, Everson and unincorporated Whatcom County

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Animal control and field services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: pickup of stray, injured, aggressive and dead animals, transport of injured animals to a veterinarian in emergencies, enforcement of animal laws, and investigation of cruelty and neglect complaints. Open 24 hours

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• How to get started: Call the Animal Control Office at (360) 733-2080 ext. 3017. After business hours, for an animal emergency such as an injured animal, an animal in traffic or an animal being harmed, call 911 and the dispatcher will contact an officer.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Sources

Whatcom Humane Society - Animal Control & Rescue official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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