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Whatcom Humane Society

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm; owned animal surrender Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Animal control is available 24/7.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Whatcom County
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Open-admission animal shelter in Bellingham providing adoptions, lost and found pets, owned-animal surrender, pet licensing, low-cost microchips and animal control for Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Sumas, Everson and unincorporated Whatcom County. A 24-hour microchip scanning station is outside the shelter.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 2172 Division Street, Bellingham, WA 98226

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm; owned animal surrender Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Animal control is available 24/7.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Visit in person during open hours; lost pets must be looked for in person. Animal control and cruelty reports: (360) 733-2080 ext. 3017; after hours call 911 for animal emergencies. Customer service: ext. 0.

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Sources

Whatcom Humane Society official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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