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FAQ» My dog is in the shelter: Now what? » Is there an emergency stray pet drop-off? » What happens to the shelter animals at night? » How long do you keep animals at the shelter? » I'm a renter: Can I adopt a pet from the shelter? » Can I donate food or supplies? » When is the shelter open to the public? My dog is in the shelter: Now what? If you wish to reclaim your dog, you must pay a $25 impound fee in addition to $10 for each additional day we care for your dog in the shelter. Owners must show proof of a current, valid pet license from municipalities where it is required. Dogs not claimed within 7 days are evaluated for adoptability and subsequently made available for adoption. If your dog is being kept at the shelter for quarantine, it will be held for 10 days. Dogs are only quarantined when they have bitten a person. You must pay the $25 impound fee in addition to $15 for each additional day we care for your dog in the shelter. Owners must show proof of a current, valid pet license from municipalities where it is required. Is there an emergency stray pet drop-off? If you find an animal that you think is homeless, please take steps to ensure that the animal is safe until you can reach the shelter during open hours. We will work with you to reunite the animal with its family, or make arrangements for it to enter the shelter. Impound kennels are left open for after-hours drop off of stray dogs. There are no drop-off kennels or cages for cats or other small animals. The Whitman County Humane Society is a nonprofit organization supported primarily through the donations of caring residents. While the Whitman County Humane Society contracts with Pullman, Albion, and Palouse to provide care for homeless dogs found within their city limits, the vast majority of our operating funds are from donations from residents like you. Donations may be made as a membership contribution, a memorial tribute to a beloved pet or person, or as a gift membership for a friend or family member. Click here to learn more about making a donation. What happens to the shelter animals at night? All dogs are brought into the building and housed in kennels after hours. All cats are brought into the shelter or housed on the bus after hours. How long do you keep animals at the shelter? The animals being cared for in the shelter will stay until they are adopted. A typical stay at the WCHS can range from a few weeks to several months. Those who come to us as strays are kept 7 days before being made available for adoption. If an animal is in need of special care, it may be several weeks before it is ready for adoption. I'm a renter: Can I adopt a pet from the shelter? Yes, but we need to know that it's okay with your landlord. All adopters who rent, lease, sublease, or live on property owned by someone other than themselves, including family members, must produce a written copy of an agreement allowing an animal. If deposits are required proof of payment or agreement to pay must accompany the lease. Can I donate food or supplies? We greatly appreciate in-kind contributions such as food and supplies. Click here to learn more about the everyday stuff we need at the shelter. When is the shelter open to the public? The shelter is open to the public during the following hours: Monday-Saturday 1-5:30 pm. The shelter is closed Sundays, and Mon-Sat. morning for cleaning and animal care. Call. E-mail. Stop by during business hours. WCHS Animal Shelter Mailing Address Although we are a "no-kill" shelter, there are instances in which WCHS is unable to accept and/or place a particular animal. Click here to read our Animal Acceptance and our Euthanasia policies. 
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Whitman County Humane Society Administrative Office: (509) 332-2246 | 126 S. Grand Ave Pullman, WA 99163 (NEW!) Shelter: (509) 332-3422 | 1340 Old Moscow Road, Pullman WA 99163 Mailing Address: PO Box 453 Pullman, WA 99163 |