What is the Whatcom Humane Society s Animal Wellness Plan?
The Whatcom Humane Society heightened its commitment to caring for animals by incorporating a comprehensive Animal Wellness Plan which includes: • Full time veterinarian provides in-house veterinary services for shelter animals five days a week. • Each animal receives a thorough physical examination by a trained animal care technician. The animal is given a report card that is monitored twice daily. The report card allows WHS staff and volunteers to observe the animal s appetite, energy level, stool, general health and other daily activities, thus making it easier to notice changes in the animal that need to be further evaluated. • When necessary, each animal has a medical treatment plan prescribed by the veterinarian. Several veterinary hospitals are now offering a free one-time basic exam with each WHS adoption. New adopters present the veterinary hospital with a copy of the animal s WHS medical card at their initial appointment. This partnership benefits everyone as the participatin
