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Whatcom Humane Society - Animal Control & Rescue

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

What it is
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Type of help
Emergency care
Service area
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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How to reach them

Address: 2172 Division Street, Bellingham, WA 98226

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

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

Call (360) 733-2080DirectionsOfficial page

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.

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

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