Providing compassionate care and brighter futures for homeless animals.
Help Provide Food and Enrichment for 500 Shelter Animals through the SJICF County Fair Giving Campaign!
Our four-legged friends have healthy appetites. They also have special needs while being temporarily housed in kennels, waiting for their “forever” home. Your generosity has always been appreciated, and our furry friends hope that you will continue to help.
The San Juan Community Foundation is once again hosting their county fair giving campaign – SJI Cares to support the many nonprofit organizations in our community.
APS-FH is excited to be participating in the Giving Campaign. This year, we hope to raise $10,000 to help provide healthy nourishment and enrichment care (food, beds, blankets, scratching posts, treats, chews and toys) to our shelter animals for the coming year. Imagine what you spend on your pet, then multiply it by 500 – the number of dogs and cats we care for each year! Our actual food and enrichment budget totals almost $17,000 annually.
With your help, we will be able to meet this goal!
Donations will be accepted now through midnight, Sunday, August 18th
Search for your new friend here.
There are many places to acquire a dog or a cat, but our shelter provides adoption matchmaking services that help you find the right pet for your family and household. Before you adopt your companion animal from us, the Animal Protection Society will:
- Treat the pet for internal and external parasites
- Give them all initial vaccinations
- Spay or neuter the pet
- Test all cats for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Beyond all that, animals at the shelter are lovingly cared for, socialized, and observed for all possible behavioral and health problems. We care about our friends, and it shows! Learn more.
How You Can Help
Donate
Outright donations help us feed and take care of the shelter pets. They also help us maintain our facilities and keep the lights on. Make a one-time donation or a monthly donation of any amount.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are many, just to name a few: walking dogs, trapping feral cats, general shelter cleaning, medical clinic support, fostering pets, and volunteering at our Treasure Hounds store.
Treasure Hounds
Shopping at our upscale retail thrift store is another way to support us, so is donating gently used household furnishings, home goods & decor to Treasure Hounds.
Latest Shelter News
We are hiring!
Happily Home Stories
Did you know 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime?
We’re partnering with Petco Love Lost to help pets reunite with their families. Petco Love Lost is a free, easy-to-use national resource, using patented pet facial recognition technology to make it easier than ever to find possible matches for lost and found pets. Join us, and let’s unite to reunite at petcolovelost.org.
🌟🐾 Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉 We want to take a moment to recognize our amazing Vet Tech, Megan Perry, who has been an invaluable part of the APS-FH family for the past 4 years! 🐶💖
Megan’s dedication, compassion, and expertise have made a world of difference in our low-cost spay and neuter clinic. We truly couldn’t run this vital service without her! Thank you, Megan, for all that you do for our furry friends and their families. Your hard work and love for the animals shines through every day! 🐾🐶🐱❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Well-deserved praise for Megan!
Thank you Megan for making a difference to the animals joining our community. 🧡💚
Thank you everyone😊 I have many great co-workers ( animals included) who make the job always worth it!
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🔦~ PET SPOTLIGHT ~🔦
Missy
Age: ~4 years old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair, Tuxedo
Origin: Eastern Washington
Weight: ~11lbs
Personality: Very demure, very mindful; observant; maternal
Energy Level: I like to lie on chaise lounges and occasionally enjoy playful moments.
Likes: sunshine, classical music, cottagecore and granny chic
Dislikes: pesky neighbors, actual melodrama, spicy food
Hello, San Juan County. Care to hear delightful news? I’m accepting inquiries from discerning individuals who appreciate my desire for a relaxing ambiance. Ideally, we’ll spend quality time on a cozy sofa where I can sit next to my companion or climb onto their lap while we watch my favorite actresses: Dame Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren and Dame Judi Dench.
Can you tell that I’m an old soul in a young body? I prefer to avoid anything uncouth or undignified. Friends enjoy my sweet, reserved personality, and sometimes they succeed at making me laugh exuberantly.
If you or a neighbor, friend, relative or coworker share these sentiments, please visit my current lodging (APS-FH, 938 Cattle Point Road) so we can make our acquaintance without delay! The staff can lead you to me between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Application:
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A discerning kitty with great taste in movies.😘 A real cutie. 💜
It's #TongueOutTuesday, and we're thrilled to introduce you to Tikkani! This spirited husky is always ready to explore the great outdoors, with her tongue hanging out as she bounds through nature.🌲🏞️
Tikkani brings joy and a sense of adventure wherever she goes! If you're looking for a loyal companion for your outdoor escapades or cozy times at home, look no further. She’s ready to find her forever family! ❤️
To meet Tikkani, come by APS-FH at 938 Cattle Point Road Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–4pm, or fill out our canine application online. Let’s give this sweet girl the loving home she deserves! 🐶💖
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such a good girl!!💖💖
She's gorgeous! 🐾❤️🐾
How could anyone not love that face?💚💚💚
Hey there, future fur-parents! We're Queso, Dip, Kit Kat, and Scamp—your soon-to-be favorite furry friends! We’ve been in our cozy isolation rooms, but guess what? Our big debut on the adoption floor is just around the corner! Swing by the shelter Tuesday-Sunday from 11 AM-4 PM to check us out. Our adoption team is eager to spill the beans on our adorable antics. Don’t miss out on your next cuddle buddy! 🐾❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Griffen Oakes
💕 A warm and heartfelt thank you to the The Grey Muzzle Organization for bringing attention to our beloved Bacchus! Your generous support truly inspires us and fuels our mission to ensure that all dogs, especially our older friends, receive the love and care they so richly deserve. 🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Oh, Nan, thank you so much for being there for Bacchus. She is a sweet old girl.
Thank you Nan for being such a lifeline for sweet Bacchus 🙏🙌❤️
Bacchus!! Nan!! That’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one. 💞
🐾🖤This October 1st, we celebrate National Black Dog Day, and there's no better way to honor this special occasion than by shining a spotlight on our sweet girl, Benna! With her soulful eyes and gentle spirit, Benna has captured the hearts of everyone at APS-FH since she first arrived in May 2023. As our beloved lobby dog, Benna is a true ambassador of love and joy, ready to greet every visitor with warmth and affection. She may have been waiting for her forever home for a while, but her spirit remains unbroken, and her capacity to love is boundless.🥰
✨If you're looking to add a loving companion to your life, come meet Benna! She’s eager to find a family who will appreciate her unique charm and unwavering loyalty. Visit us at the shelter Tuesday through Sunday 11am-4pm to connect with this incredible girl. Let’s make this National Black Dog Day a turning point for Benna and help her find the loving home she deserves! 🖤✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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I love Benna, truly the sweetest dog I have ever known 🖤🐾🖤
I wish Benna and Cowboy got along! She’s such a love!
Happy to be Benna's friend
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Please join us in celebrating Richard Bell, honored as Volunteer of the Month for September 2024 by Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor!
Bell has gained a reputation as a sweet and consistent volunteer among the animal shelter’s staff members. “Richard has been a solid and dependable dog walker for years now,” says Brittney Ducote, an animal care team member. “He’s very respectful of the dogs’ wishes.
“If a dog doesn’t want to walk or play, he’s happy just hanging out and keeping them company,” Ducote says. “He never pushes them beyond their comfort level and always has something positive to say about their personalities.”
One of the shelter’s current dogs, Rhea, stands out as one of Bell’s favorite walking companions. “She’s friendly, even-tempered and food-motivated, so she can be trained easily. I’m surprised she hasn’t been adopted.”
After losing a pet, the life-long dog owner hesitated to adopt another dog and thought that volunteering at the shelter would be a worthwhile way to “get his dog fixes.”
One of Bell’s favorite moments since then is getting to know Libby, a current resident. “When I first met Libby, signs said ‘No men.’ She wasn’t open to being walked by a man. I eventually gained her trust. Seeing Libby overcome her fear of men is rewarding.”
Bell says it’s also rewarding to see nervous dogs brighten up after adjusting to their temporary home. “And then seeing them enrich somebody’s life — it’s all good.”
In tough situations, Richard is calm, cool and collected, says Cayla Knisley, an animal care team member. “He makes sure he does all he can to keep the animals’ safety the priority. That is a great volunteer and an even better human.”
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Congratulations Richard!
Thank you, Richard Bell!
Thank you Richard!
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🐾Pawsitively Purrfect Kittens Await!🐈
Hey, cat lovers! Are you ready to add a little fluff to your life? Our shelter is overflowing with adorable kittens just waiting to steal your heart (and probably your snacks too)! 🥰
From playful furballs who will keep you entertained for hours to snuggly sweethearts who just want to curl up in your lap, we have the purrfect match for everyone! ✨
🧐Swipe through our pics to meet these bundles of joy, each with their own unique personality and style! Trust us, you won't be able to resist those cute little faces! 🐱
🐾When you adopt a kitten from us, they'll be Spayed/Neutered, Vaccinated, Dewormed, Microchipped, and Flea-treated.😎
We're open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am-4pm. Come meet some amazing furry companions who are just waiting to find their forever homes! 🐈⬛🐾❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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So cute!!