Providing shelter and care to cats and dogs, helping them find loving homes and offering
programs and services that support our island community.
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
Help our Island Pets Thrive!
February was National Spay & Neuter Awareness Month
We had several in-person events place in February:
Saturday 2/8: Visit us at Marketplace 11-4pm
We’re selling adorable Valentine’s Postcards to support the shelter!
Thursday 2/13: Stop by Treasure Hounds
Have a cup of coffee or cocoa while you shop! Some of our shelter staff will be there to share with you the shelter’s programs and services.
Saturday 2/22: Stop by Treasure Hounds
Stop in for a cup of coffee or cocoa while you shop! Learn about the shelter’s TNR program from our volunteers.
The holidays remind us of the joy of connection and love. Yet not everyone is able to experience that comfort.
Many pets still wait for the security of a homes, while others need a little extra support to stay with the families who love them.
When Blue arrived at APS-FH, he had already survived the devastation of the California wildfires. Thanks to our partnership with Greater Good Charities, he was safely transported here to San Juan Island. At 9 years old, this German Shepherd mix desperately needed a second chance.
This season your compassion can bring care and hope to pets across our community.
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.
Help Wanted!
Veterinary Technician
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
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.
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Mud Bay always goes above and beyond to keep our APS-FH dogs happy, and this time they delivered big!
They surprised us with boxes and boxes of bully sticks, and our pups could not be more thrilled. Duke pictured here was dancing around with joy! 🐶✨
Lots of happy chewing = lots of happy dogs… and things have been very quiet around here lately. 😄
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Our new pups are on their way! 🐶🚐 ... See MoreSee Less
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🚐🐾 Incoming Transport Alert! 🐾🚐
We’ve got three amazing pups on their way to APS-FH, all making the long trip from South Carolina and hoping to start their brand-new island life in the PNW! 💚🌲
Meet the travelers:
✨ Molly — 10-month-old female Foxhound mix, ~18 lbs
A petite sweetheart with big ears and an even bigger heart. Gentle, affectionate, and ready to find her person.
✨ Prince — 2-year-old male Plott Hound mix, ~48 lbs
Handsome, friendly, and full of charm. This guy is as sweet as he is loyal.
✨ Thelma — 2-year-old female Retriever mix, ~78 lbs
A loving, mellow girl with a warm soul, she’s the definition of a gentle giant.
All three are incredibly sweet, resilient, and so ready for their next chapter. 💕
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❄️ Puppy Social at APS-FH! ❄️
Come meet our adorable 8–10 week old “Winter Litter” puppies!
We have five males and three females, all Husky/Lab mixes, ready for snuggles, playtime, and maybe a few puppy kisses. 🐶💙
📍 938 Cattle Point Rd
🗓️ December 13th
⏰ 12 PM – 2 PM
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🎉 Puppy Drop-In at Browne’s! 🎉
Come meet a few of APS-FH’s adorable Husky “Winter Litter” puppies tomorrow, Thursday 12/11/25, from 11 AM–1 PM at Browne’s Home Center!
These festive little fluffballs will be stopping by to spread joy, get some snuggles, and maybe steal your heart. 🐶❄️
Stop in, say hi, and grab a photo with a pup or two!
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Calling all creators! 📣
APS-FH is dropping new merch, and we want your designs to be part of it! This is your chance to show off your creativity and have your artwork featured on APS-FH merchandise.
Submit your design for the contest and you could WIN exclusive prizes, including a merchandise item with your design on it, plus other awesome goodies!
Don’t miss this opportunity to leave your mark and represent APS-FH in style.
Get your ideas flowing, show us your talent, and let’s make some amazing merch together!
DEADLINE: December 31, 2025
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Thank You to the Honeywell Foundation!
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Honeywell Foundation for their generous support of our A New Leash on Life program. Your funding makes a profound difference in the lives of the dogs and families we serve.
Thanks to your contribution, we are able to provide:
• An on-staff dog trainer to support behavior and training needs
• Training treats, gear, and essential tools such as harnesses, leashes, and collars
• Medications that support healthier, happier training outcomes
• Training scholarships for families in need
• Group and individual training classes that help dogs build confidence and find lasting homes
Your generosity empowers us to continue transforming lives, one dog at a time. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us give every dog a new leash on life. ... See MoreSee Less
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