Last updated: July 2, 2009
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Angel Bear Bear Cami Chavy Chester DeeDee Diva Edgar Hailey |
Jackson Joey Kendall Levi Marley Milo Nicki Peanut Ricky |
Sally Sasha Shasta1 Shasta2 Sierra Spring puppies Tiger Trooper Yuki's puppies |

Angel |
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Angel is a very sweet but shy girl who is looking for someone who will love her, be patient and kind and give her a FOREVER home. Angel has lived with other dogs and cats but is unsure at times. She loves kids! We feel with the right home, Angel will be a wonderful new family member.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Angel, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
 Bear Bear |
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| Bear-Bear is a 1 year old Border Collie mix. He has a very sweet personality, loves to play, go for walks, and hang out with the family. He believes that he is a lap dog and loves attention and cuddling. He’s great with children, but doesn’t like them around when he’s eating. He’s great with other dogs but would do best in a home without cats. Since he’s so young and is part Border Collie, he has lots of energy to burn, so an active household would be a great place for him.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Bear Bear, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
 Cami |
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| Cami is a five year old female Rat Terrier. Her birthday is April 28th, 2004. Cami is not aggressive at all and loves to play with other dogs. She has lots of energy and a home with room to run would be best for her. She hardly ever barks but is a jumper. She will jump on people she doesn't know, and she has been known to grab food from the kitchen counter. She has always shied away from physical contact ever since she was a puppy. If she wants to be pet she will come to you. She is a shadow and usually has to know where her person is at all times. She does cuddle sometimes but is usually content to just be left alone. She usually avoids small children, so a home without them is probably best. She has never been around cats, but is house and kennel trained, and is a wonderful girl. Cami and Kendall (also looking for a home) have been living together since they were puppies.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Cami, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
 Chavy |
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| Chavy is a 6-7 year old German Shepherd that is extremely sweet. She recently lost her 2 housemates and is quite sad, so she would love a home with another dog, especially if it's a male. She likes cats, children, and all humans. She's loyal and enjoys walks and playing.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Chavy, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
 Chester |
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| Chester is almost 4 months old and the sweetest little boy you will ever meet. He loves to play fetch and cuddle. Chester will probably be under 30 pounds when full grown and really wants to be a companion dog. He gets a great big smile on his face when he's being held and cuddled. Talk about cute!!
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Chester, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

DeeDee |
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Dee Dee is a sweet, loyal and lovable companion. She loves to go on walks and to be wherever you are. She seems to be a bit picky about what dogs she likes to get along with but is wonderful with people of all ages.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about DeeDee, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
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Diva |
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Diva is a princess, as her name indicates, and wants to be treated as a princess should be treated. She likes to go on walks, fetch tennis balls with the ‘chuck-it’, swim, and cuddle. She loves to go for car rides. Diva is a darling little girl who wants to be the center of attention, and she would prefer to be the only pet in the house. She would be a great companion for a single person, or small family with older kids (older teens), and she does not want to live with a cat. Could this little princess be yours?
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Diva, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top.
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Edgar |
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Edgar is an extremely sweet 8 year old Rottweiller whose current owner has to give him up because of events beyond her control. She wants to find him a wonderful home because he is such a great dog! He loves cats and adores kids. He is fine with dogs after initial introductions. He is definitely a people dog and would make a great companion for anyone who is looking for a doggy friend. He has excellent house manners and is very good on a leash. Do you have room for this big hunk of love?
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Edgar, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Hailey |
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Hailey is a sweet 4 year old Golden Retriever who loves to be around people. She just wants to give love and be loved! She’s great with kids, other dog,s and even cats. She enjoys swimming, hiking, playing fetch, and having her belly rubbed. Hailey is a special needs dog in that she takes medication twice a day to help control seizures (she generally has 1 a month). Hailey would be great in an environment where someone is home during the day and has the time and resources to help with her medical needs to she can have a happy, healthy and loved life.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Hailey, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
 Jackson |
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| Jackson is a 5 year old Schnauzer who is full of love and life. He has lots of energy and likes to be around people. He likes to chase cats, so a home without them would be best.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Jackson, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Joey |
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Joey is a great little dog who gets along with other dogs and cats, and also loves kids. He is well behaved and would make a great companion dog. He weighs about 17 pounds.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Joey, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
 Kendall |
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| Kendall is a 5 year old male Jack Russell terrier. His birthday is August 11th, 2004. He is a bit lazier than most terriers and likes to lounge around. He is good with kids and very friendly. He has been living with a two year old and he will just lay down and let her crawl on him and tug on his ears. Kendall is a noise maker and will bark at other dogs or if someone knocks on the door. While he isn't a fan of other dogs, he tolerates them, and has been living with Cami (also looking for a home) since they were both puppies. Kendall has never been around cats, is crate and house trained, and is a love.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Kendall, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Levi |
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Levi is a great three year old Lhasa/Cocker mix. He loves everybody, but gets along best with adults, especially women. He has a loving nature and likes to be with his owner and with other dogs, but can be a bit barky with some men before he gets to know them. He would make a great obedience and agility dog with training.
Levi has one medical issue that is controlled by his medication. He has a seizure disorder but remains seizure free with two meds a day that cost about $20 a month. He is also allergic to wheat, so he cannot have any treats or food that contain wheat products.
In his ideal forever home, Levi would be the second dog as he is happiest with a companion that is there 24/7. He would love to have a fenced yard where he could come and go as he pleases.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Levi, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Marley |
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Marley is 14 months old and weighs about 66 pounds. He's an extremely loving and smart boy who loves playing with all dogs, and cats too. He is great with children, but because he is so strong, he would do best with older children. Marley needs a fenced yard and lots of attention and exercise, since he digs when he gets bored. He's just looking for his forever home with a special person or family to give him leadership, love, and attention.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Marley, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Milo |
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Milo is a beautiful 1 1/2 year old boy who would love a home with tons of exercise and consistent expectations. He plays great with other dogs at the doggy daycare that he goes to, and he would love another doggy friend. He has had basic obedience training but would benefit from further training. He sometimes challenges authority so would do well in a home where he knows his boundaries. Small children may not be best because of his size and energy level and he would chase cats if they run. Milo is a very loving dog and given the right family he will be an awesome addition.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Milo, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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 Nicki |
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| Meet Nicki! She is a very sweet girl with a luxurious fur coat and a smile that could melt your heart. She will do just about anything for a treat and you could use this trait to give her further obedience training. She loves kids and is totally good with cats. The person who rescued her says she has not had much exposure to other dogs while she has been with her so we aren't sure how she is but with this personality it seems she would be fine. Nicki has very good house manners and is just looking for the perfect home to spend the rest of her life in.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Nicki, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Peanut |
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Peanut is about 4 1/2 months old and is probably a Lab mix, but we're not sure. She's very loving and affectionate, and loves to cuddle. She loves to play, of course, and is ready for her forever home.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Peanut, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top.
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 Ricky |
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| Ricky is an awesome, healthy 12 year old Jack Russell. Her family has been very diligent about having yearly exams and teeth cleaning. She is a great size at 20 pounds and loves to be a lapdog. Ricky likes all outdoor activities, especially fetch. She is fine with cats but doesn’t care for the company of other dogs. She is also not fond of young children (under the age of 10). Ricky would be a great companion dog. Is this little girl for you?
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Ricky, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Sally |
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Sally is a sweet girl who is looking for her forever home. She has lots of energy, loves to play, and gets along well with other dogs and cats, and loves people. She's a smart girl, and can sit, shake, and stay. She comes when asked and is a great sleeper . Sally is very submissive and sweet while still maintaining a playful demeanor. She does not like to be alone much as of right now, and just wants a family that she can call her own.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Sally, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Sasha |
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Sasha is a beautiful Siberian Husky who would love nothing more than to have a home with a large fenced yard to run and play in. She'd be a great walking/running partner and gets along great with kids and other dogs. She also needs a home with no cats or small animals. Sasha is looking for someone who is willing to give her exercise, discipline, affection and calm, assertive leadership and in return she will give you her unconditional love.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Sasha, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Shasta 1 |
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My name is Shasta! I am 10 months old and I am a Lab mix. I am an active girl, I love to play, and I am not picky about who I like to play with. I love kids since they are a lot of fun and they usually have the same amount of energy as I do. I like to play with other dogs and I don't even mind cats, but I have to say they are not the easiest to make friends with (don't repeat this but I think they're a little lazy). Everyone says I am a good girl and that I am well behaved and I like to please, and they are right about that. So I suppose you're wondering why I'm up for adoption. Well the neighbors have chickens and I like to chase them. My owners can't put up a fence and they don't want me to be tied up, so they have asked AHS to help me find a new home where there are no chickens for neighbors. I am looking for a family who can provide me with exercise, discipline, and affection, and in return I promise to give you my unconditional love and also be the best well balanced girl I can be.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Shasta, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Shasta 2 |
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Shasta is an 8 1/2 year old American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She is crate trained, house trained, and car trained, she loves car rides and joining her human family in their daily activities. She loves to play ball, go for walks, and just hang out. Although Shasta has primarily been an inside dog, she loves to get outside on sunny days and sun bathe, or chew on a bone. Shasta has lived with cats, another dog and young children. She has always had a soft spot for children of all ages. Although Shasta enjoys running with other dogs, she is a dominant female and likes to lead the pack. Shasta has been taught basic commands and will even pee on command.
Shasta is a healthy active 8 1/2 year old. She is on Proin (1 tab/night) for the night time only. She hasn't had any incontinence problems during the day but occasionally would have an accident at night. Since she has been on the Proin, she has not had any incontinence problems. She just had routine blood work and and results came back excellent.
Shasta's family is moving overseas and cannot take her, so she is looking for a new, forever home. She loves people and just wants a new family to love.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Shasta, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top.
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 Sierra |
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| Sierra is a 5 year old Shepherd mix. She is a happy dog, she is house trained, and knows basic commands: sit, down, leave it, off, and kennel (she is also crate trained). She is active and would do well to have a big yard or would be a great exercise buddy. She is trained to the invisible (underground) fence and loves to play outside. She can jump over a 4 foot fence. Sierra is currently living with 2 cats and does well with them. She wants to play and may chase them but only sniffs them or ignores them when they stop. She is cautious of strangers at first but will warm up quickly. She does well with other dogs and kids. She is very energetic and is a good burglar alarm. She would like to have a forever home with an active family or someone who has another dog that she can play with. If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Sierra, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
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  Spring Puppies |
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| These are darling Shepherd/Lab mix puppies who have been well socialized and are now ready to move into their new forever homes. These puppies are 10 weeks old, happy, healthy, social and looking for someone who will provide them with exercise discipline and affection so they can grow up to be the best dogs they can be. If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about the Spring puppies, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
 Tiger |
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Tiger is a 2 year old Boxer/Australian Shepherd mix. He is a very well mannered little boy who loves children, other dogs, and even cats. He is crate and house trained and walks well on a leash. His previous owners describe him as “a Boxer with Aussie brains.” He’d love a family that can be active with him, but he doesn’t like to venture far from them. He loves his family and wants to remain close. If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Tiger, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |

Trooper |
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| Trooper is a 1 1/2 year old Border Collie mix. He has lots of energy and will do just about anything for a treat. When other dogs meet him he can be a bit much because he’s so excited. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone, he just has a lot of energy. He’s extremely sweet and lives to please. Is Trooper right for you?
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Trooper, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
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 Yuki's Puppies |
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These adorable little Husky/Border Collie pups are pure love and joy. They are inquisitive, active and very well socialized. There are 4 females and 4 males. They were born the 7th of May and are now looking for their forever homes with families who will spend the time to make sure they grow up to be great family members.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just finding out more about Yuki's Puppies, please fill out a Statement of Interest Form on this website. Go back to the top. |
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Would you like to be a foster home?
We have many dogs in need of foster homes while we look for their forever homes. You could try fostering just one animal one time. You might find it to be a great experience. Open up your heart and your home to a furry friend! Contact us at info@alternativehumanesociety.org, or call 671-7445 if you'd like to know more about being a foster home.
How to Adopt a Dog from AHS
If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, please fill out an online Statement of Interest Form. It will be reviewed by an adoption volunteer who will call you for a telephone interview as soon as she is able. Please note: Due to the large volume of calls and e-mails we receive, we are only able to recontact people who fill out statements of interest.
To meet some AHS dogs, bring your family to our monthly Adopt-a-Thon, held the second Sunday of each month (except December) from noon-4 pm at Ruff Day Doggie Daycare, 2123 Lincoln St., Bellingham.
The minimum adoption donation begins at $140 for dogs and $170 puppies. This includes the first round of vaccines (no rabies vaccine for puppies under four months), spaying/neutering, defleaing, deworming, and micro-chipping.
What to Have When Adopting a Dog
Please keep in mind that this is not a complete list of everything to have, only the basics.
-Food and water
-Bed
-Grooming tools
-Pet carrier for small dogs
-Leash for dogs
-Collar with ID tags
-Safe toys
-A Veterinarian
What to Consider When Adopting a Dog
Time
A puppy takes more time than a dog. It is a lot of work to teach a puppy all the things it needs to know to be a fun, healthy, happy dog. How much time? Let's start with what an adult dog needs: The average adult dog needs you to play with it, exercise it, teach it good manners, groom it, feed and water it, and let it relieve itself. Count on at least half an hour every morning, and an hour every evening. Some dogs will take more time than that. The younger the dog the more time you have to add. For very young puppies you will want to take them out to relieve themselves about every two hours. That is one reason why busy people often start with an adult dog instead of a puppy.
Responsibility
You can't forget, and you can't leave it until later. Playing, exercising, teaching, grooming, feeding and watering, and letting it relieve itself is an everyday thing. Some dogs need more of one thing, and less of another, but they all need you every single day. Your dog counts on you.
Patience
Dogs try to get away with doing what they want, instead of what you want. Adult dogs often are not properly taught, and they may need help learning. Being firm is OK. Getting angry is useless and can make things worse. Teach them in a way that makes them healthy and happy, instead of afraid or angry. It takes patience and understanding.
Consistency
Dogs don't speak human. They learn by what we do, not by what we say. So if you sometimes mean "sit" when you say "sit", and other times mean "go away" when you say "sit" don't be surprised if the dog never learns what "sit" means to you! Dogs love routine. They love getting up at the same time every day, and you coming home at the same time, and having the same word mean the same thing every time they hear it.
Cooperation
Everyone who shares the house must feel ok about having a dog. Dogs naturally live their lives in groups and most are very unhappy if they are left alone in a yard. They don't want a big yard to run in half as much as they want the warm smell of you when you are away, and your face to kiss when you are home. If you can't keep the dog in the house it is a bad idea to get the dog. Keeping a dog outdoors most of the time fails more often than it succeeds.
Planning
You always need to be one step ahead. What will change for you and the dog in the future? Will you be going away to school? Are you going to work? If you go away can you take the dog? If the dog can't go with you, what will happen to it? Always think about what comes next. Find out about puppy kindergarten before you get the puppy. Find out about dog training classes before your puppy gets out of kindergarten.
Choosing
All dogs are not alike. The dog that is right for me might not be a good dog for you. Dogs that are taught good manners have more freedom and are happier than dogs that are not taught good manners. If you have never taught a dog before you will be happier if you get one that is easier to teach. Some dogs have short hair that needs just a little brushing; some people enjoy dogs with long hair that needs careful care every day.
Information Courtesy of Dog-Play.com
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