Safe Hands: At-risk Animal Rescue

Non-profit animal rescue located in Bellingham, WA, specifically focused on assisting in safe adoptions for at-risk Craigslist animals. Not yet 501(c)(3).

Our mission is to help find safe, permanent homes for at-risk animals, with special focus on those that have been listed on Craigslist. We provide fostering and adoption services, as well as positive community outreach, education, and assistance focused on safe rehoming practices and animal welfare. By putting focus on preventative outreach and rehoming assistance, we aim to help find pets safe, permanent homes the first time, thereby keeping pets safe and reducing future strain on the shelter system and other rescues.

Deciding to rehome a beloved pet is a tough decision on its own; our aim is to provide assistance to pet owners in finding safe, loving, permanent homes for their pets. Often, a pet is advertised as "free" on Craigslist to help find a home for the animal fast, but there can be a lot of anxiety, doubt, and fear surrounding this practice. We are here to help put pet owners' minds at ease and help rehome their pets safely, whether by assisting the owner with questions and screening of potential adopters, or by providing safe, loving foster homes for the pet until the perfect home can be found.

If you are in the Bellingham area and have been directed to this page after posting an animal as "free" on Craigslist, we are here to help you! There will be no judgment or preaching; we are here to help you do what is best for your pet and put your mind at ease while helping find a perfect home for your beloved companion. We are happy to handle the screening and application process for you (free of charge, of course!) to ensure your pet will be going to an appropriate, permanent home. If you have very little time to rehome your pet, we will be happy to take your pet in as a foster for as long as necessary to find a wonderful home. If we do not have any foster homes with current openings, we will also be happy to provide recommendations for other rescues that may be able to help.

Your pet's safety is our number one priority! If you have any questions or find yourself in need of assistance rehoming your pet, please send us a message.

Bellingham, WA 98229
United States