The Alternative Humane Society
of Whatcom County


volunteers helping animals since 1977
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Donate  |  Foster  |  Volunteer
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Here are some quick ways you can help right now!
GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

Use GoodSearch as your search engine and specify The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County as the charity. Once you do this, AHS will automatically appear as your charity of choice. Set GoodSearch as your home page, and the giving is easy. Each time you search, AHS will receive a donation.  Every penny helps!
Give the Gift of Hope for a Homeless Hound

$10

 Toys & Treats for a foster dog

$10
$25
Food for a month for a foster dog                

$25
$50 Help to spay or neuter a dog or cat

$50
$75
"Ready to go home" package: microchip, vaccinations, foster care

$75
$100
Microchip ID and vaccinations for a litter of puppies

$100
$500
Health care, microchip, vaccinate, spay/neuter for a litter of sick puppies

$500
$1000
Vet care for one abused or injured dog taken into our foster program

$1000

How it works:
1. Click on the Paypal button beside the donation you would like to make. 
2. Fill in your information including your mailing address.
3. We will mail you a card commemorating your donation. 
4. If your donation is a gift for someone else, you can give them this card.

Would you like to be a
foster home?
call us at 671-7445 or email
 info@alternativehumanesociety.org

 We have many dogs in need of foster homes while we look for their forever homes. We need all sorts of foster homes for all sorts of dogs. Short term, long term, puppies, adult dogs, dogs with special needs - they all need good homes! 
Volunteer Opportunities
We have many different volunteer opportunities. Some are long term, some are temporary or seasonal. 
Some require a considerable time commitment, while others can be done with 30 minutes every week. 
Training and necessary supplies are provided.  Unfortunately, we are not able to accept community service hour volunteering.
 

Team and Position

Duties
Dog Team - Case Managers Oversee the foster home placement, manage foster home needs, screen statements of interest, facilitate meetings between the dog and potential adopters.
Dog Team - Foster Homes Care for foster dog(s) or puppies in your home until they are adopted.
Dog Team - Transportation Transport dogs to and from adoption events.
Fund Raising - team members Develop and implement fund raising ideas. (Yes, that's a little vague.  That's why we need YOU and your ideas!)
Fund Raising - donation canister team members Place and monitor one or several donation canisters.
Community Cats - Committee members Develop and implement solutions to help stray, feral, and domestic cats in our community. (Yes, that's a little vague.  That's why we need YOU and your ideas!)
Community Cats - Phone volunteers Return phone calls requesting advice about placing cats in new homes, caring for stray or feral cats, etc.
Education & Communication - Publicist Write and submit press releases, post events to local online calendars, maintain contact with local media, participate in AHS's social media campaign, provide or arrange for interviews as needed.
Education & Communication - Info table volunteers Staff a table for 2-3 hours outside a local grocery store or coffee shop, distribute AHS literature, collect donations, and answer questions. 
Education & Communication - Adopt-a-Thon Coordinator Plan monthly Adoptathons, maintain necessary paperwork and supplies, arrive early to set up the space, recruit and coordinate volunteers for each Adoptathon, manage dog and guest processes at the Adoptathon, oversee cleanup.
Special Events - Team members Help plan and/or implement a one-time event.  We have several small events and one large event every year.
Voucher Team - phone volunteers Return phone calls to people requesting spay/neuter vouchers. Determine eligibility and issue vouchers as needed.
Do you have a skill you'd like to share with AHS? 
Do you see an unmet need that's not listed here?  Please let us know!
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You can help touch the lives of rescued homeless animals in our care awaiting adoption. Every dollar makes a difference. We are an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization. We depend upon private donations, as we receive no local, state or federal financial support. The Alternative Humane Society appreciates your generosity and all donations made are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your donation will be acknowledged.

AHS does not share your personal information. Your privacy and the security of your donation is important and protected.

Your donation allows us to help more people pay to spay and neuter their cats and dogs, provide more community education about the care of cats and dogs, and continue to rescue and place homeless dogs.
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