Name

WHATCOM HUMANE SOCIETY

Legal name

Whatcom Humane Society

Website

https://whatcomhumane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC), Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Animal adoption programs
• Humane education
• Farm animal rescue

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Core offering

Whatcom Humane Society operates an open-admission animal shelter delivering animal adoption, 24/7 animal control and rescue, low-cost microchipping, and pet licensing services. It also runs a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for native Washington wildlife, a 10-acre farm facility housing pigs, goats, sheep, cows, and horses, a retail Thrift Shop, humane education programs such as Critter Camp, a community pet food bank, and pet loss support. Funding comes from donations, memberships, events, grants, and thrift store proceeds, serving more than 5,000 animals annually in Whatcom County.

Product overview

Whatcom Humane Society is an open-admission animal shelter operating since 1902 that provides a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services organized across multiple facilities: the Domestic Animal Shelter at Division Street handling adoptions, animal control, and surrenders; a 10-acre Farm Facility in Nooksack for farm animal rescue; a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for native wildlife; and a Thrift Shop for fundraising. Core services include animal adoption, animal control and rescue, pet licensing (via DocuPet), low-cost microchipping, lost and found pet services, humane education programs, Critter Camp youth education, volunteer management, community pet food bank, and pet loss support groups. The organization operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Whatcom County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Facilitates adoptions of domestic animals — dogs, cats, and small animals — at the WHS shelter, connecting adopters with available animals.
• Animal Control and Rescue Services Provides rescue and animal control services for domestic, farm, and wild animals throughout Whatcom County on a 24/7 basis.
• Pet Licensing Offers pet licensing for new licenses and renewals through DocuPet's online form or downloadable mail-in forms.
• Low-Cost Microchip Provides low-cost microchipping at the Division Street Shelter with no appointment necessary.
• Animal Surrender Open-admission surrender service that accepts animals of any age, breed, or condition by scheduled appointment.
• Lost & Found Pet Services Provides lost and found resources including shelter stray listings and community postings through the Petco Love Lost partnership.
• Humane Education Programs Educational programs for K-12 students covering compassion, dog safety, spay/neuter education, and wildlife awareness through classroom presentations, shelter tours, and service projects.
• Critter Camp Week-long day camp for ages 8-10 teaching domestic animal care, farm animal care, and local wildlife through hands-on activities; $325 per child per session with limited scholarships.
• WHS Thrift Shop Retail thrift store selling donated items including pet supplies, clothing, and household goods, with proceeds supporting WHS operations.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitates injured and orphaned native Washington wildlife with seasonal care programs and volunteer transport opportunities.
• Farm Animal Rescue Provides housing, care, and rehabilitation at a 10-acre farm facility in Nooksack for pigs, goats, sheep, cows, and horses.
• Community Pet Food Bank Provides pet food assistance to community members in need, available once every 30 calendar days with photo ID requirement.
• Pet Loss Support Group Free monthly support group for pet owners dealing with pet loss, euthanasia decisions, or lost/stolen pets, facilitated by trained volunteers.
• Volunteer Programs Provides volunteer opportunities at the domestic animal shelter, thrift shop, foster program, wildlife care, and farm animal care programs.
• Barkology 101 Workshop Free dog-behavior community workshop that requires pre-registration before attendance.

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bellingham SPCA (Barkley Village area): Independent regional shelter/rescue in Whatcom County offering adoptions and pet support — competes with WHS for local donors, adopters, and volunteers in the same immediate geography.
• Humane Society of Skagit County: Neighboring open-admission shelter serving adjacent Skagit County — comparable services, fundraising model, and catchment area profile even if not in WHS's direct service zone.

Direct peers

• Oregon Humane Society: Pacific Northwest open-admission shelter operating adoption, animal control, and humane education programs; comparable mission, services, and donor-funded nonprofit model, though at substantially larger scale.
• Seattle Humane Society: Open-admission animal shelter in Washington State offering adoptions, animal control, pet licensing, and humane education — directly comparable in scope and operating model to WHS, just at larger scale in a metro market.
• Pasado's Safe Haven: Washington State nonprofit sanctuary for farm and domestic animals with adoption, advocacy, and education programs — closely comparable in farm-animal sanctuary focus (similar to WHS's Nooksack farm facility).
• PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society): Washington-based nonprofit operating wildlife rehabilitation and adoption services — closest functional peer for WHS's combined domestic-and-wildlife shelter model.
• Kitsap Humane Society: Regional open-admission shelter in Washington providing adoptions, animal control, and pet support services — most directly comparable in headcount, county-level service area, and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization providing grants, advocacy, and direct services — broader portfolio and far larger scale, but WHS explicitly disaffiliates; comparable as a mission peer and potential indirect funder.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare nonprofit operating sanctuary, adoption, and pet support programs — comparable mission and donor-funded nonprofit model at national scale.
• PetSmart Charities: Largest funder of animal welfare adoptions and welfare grants in North America — not a direct operator but a major grant-making counterpart to community shelters like WHS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WhatcomHumane
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Whatcomhumane/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/365371588214
• Instagraminstagram.com/whatcomhumanesociety
• TikToktiktok.com/@whatcomhumanesociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/whatcom-humane-society

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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