~ PET OF THE WEEK~

River

Age: ~ 6 months old
Sex: Male
Breed: ShihTzu/Pug/Chihuahua Mix
Origin: Eastern Washington
Weight: 10lbs
Personality: Exuberant, Agile, Giving
Energy Level: Puppy Medium-High
Likes: Licking Humans’ Faces, Running Fast, the Power of Positive Thinking
Dislikes: Being Rushed, Stereotypes About Weight, Scary Movies

Pandemonium / (noun): a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)

Puppy pandemonium / (noun): when the pandemonium (of the excitement variety, obviously) erupts in response to the cuteness overload that puppies bring

HI! MY NAME IS RIVER, and I’m one of the 8(!) puppies who arrived here at the shelter earlier this month, buuut based on the excitement we’ve stirred up in this island community, I have a feeling you may have already known that! You may be so wrapped up in puppy pandemonium that you’re unable to see all the individual ways in which each one of us lil’ pups shine. Don’t worry though, there are no judgements from me and my shelter friends; we know all too well the effect baby animals (especially puppies) have on people — us included!

So, before cuteness overload takes hold of your brain completely, I wanted to share some fun facts about the one and only me, River! :
(1) I’m a Parvo+ Survivor
(2) I have an underbite which I’m told is very adorable
(3) Out of all 8 of us, I’m the biggest
(4) Although this photo doesn’t show it, I have a little white mohawk which is my favorite hairstyle right now

One final note: Although I’m a very happy puppy, I will only be friends with someone who notices that sometimes I get a little scared and who will respect my boundaries. Don’t worry though, I warm up to new, understanding, friends quickly!

If you are interested in adopting, and would like to make an appointment for a meet and greet, please fill out and submit our Canine Adoption Application on our website:

www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application/

An Adoption Team Member will be in touch soon.

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~ PET OF THE WEEK ~

Faline

Age: 5ish years old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair, Brown Tabby
Origin: Moses Lake, WA
Weight: 8lbs
Personality: Plucky, Joyful, Knowledgeable
Energy Level: Medium
Likes: Head Boops, A Good Story, Underdogs
Dislikes: Being underestimated, Superficialness

I’ve heard what some people say— they say I look “a little rough around the edges”, but I really like the way I look and the scars that I have! I wear them with pride because they are reminders of all the life I have lived despite being only five.

Prior to coming here, I lived out in the wilderness and streets of Moses Lake, WA. Those times were not always easy, but they defined me. Whether it was the absolute joy of being outside in nature, having to survive on my own, motherhood, or getting sick — these experiences are ones I reflect back on warmly. My life has been adventurous thus far and although I’m still looking to keep things interesting, I’m now wanting to slow down somewhere I can call home, with a person(s) I can call my own.

I want to find someone who will let me love them hard, but will also appreciate and adore my quirks because they are a part of my story..a part of me! My person(s) must love the way my left eye leers to the side, how my coat doesn’t ever lay “just so”, and the fact that I am FIV+ and FeLV+. They must value these things in me, because I DO.

Could you be, would you be my safe space? If so, I’d love to meet you.

If you are interested in adopting, come by the shelter for a visit, or you can fill out and submit our Feline Adoption Application on our website:
www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application/

An Adoption Team Member will be in touch soon.

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~ PET(S) OF THE WEEK ~

Moxie & Tilly

Age: 6 & 4 years old
Sex: Females
Breed: Chihuahuas
Origin: Bakersfield, California
Weight: 8lbs & 10lbs
Personality: Affectionate, Inclusive, Engaging
Energy Level: Medium
Likes: Public Displays of Attention, Chai Lattes, WiFi
Dislikes: Internet Trolls, Misogyny, Commercials

Hiii, we’re Moxie and Tilly and we’ve been besties ever since meeting a few years ago in a coffee shop we both frequented. We formed a fast friendship and bonded over our shared appreciation for a good cuddle — us chihuahuas are known for it after all! Soon we were spending all our coffee shop hours together as we teamed up to create and launch our youtube series and blog, “Cuddle Culture” — the success of which has led us to be the Wellness Influencers that we are today! We aim to educate all to the therapeutic and health benefits to cuddling. We also discuss the culture, recent science, current trends, and how-to’s of a good cuddle.

Although we don’t plan on slowing down on social media, we are at a point in our lives where we’re ready to find our forever family! As besties and business partners, we are determined to find a family that will take us both. Although we love cuddling we require gentleness and for this reason are hoping for a kid-free home.

If you are interested in adopting, and would like to make an appointment for a meet and greet, please fill out and submit our Canine Adoption Application on our website:

www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application/

An Adoption Team Member will be in touch soon.

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~ VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH ~

Amara Johnsen

APS-FH is pleased to announce Amara Johnsen as our Volunteer of the Month for September! Amara has been volunteering at the APS-FH Treasure Hounds store since March 2022. She works as a Retail Salesclerk for the store as well as being our resident jewelry expert.

We were introduced to Amara when, in 2021, she adopted Charlie Girl from the shelter; a long-time lobby cat with FIV - and gave her a wonderful, forever home.

For Treasure Hounds, Amara brings her knowledge and understanding about jewelry. She is a jewelry maker who sells her beautiful items at the local markets and fairs. Amara can repair jewelry and brings in her own tools and supplies to help renew items that have been donated to Treasure Hounds so they can be
sold to raise funds for APS-FH. Treasure Hounds supports 25% of the organization’s operations.

Amara is able to recognize special properties in the donated jewelry pieces so they can be priced accordingly. She creates beautiful displays that show off the store's jewelry. Customers delight in the merchandise, and the way it is displayed. All of these skills have helped massively increase jewelry sales at Treasure Hounds.

Amara is always there for anyone that needs her - she is a kind soul and a delight to be around. Although Amara is very busy with her jewelry making and running her business, she still makes time to volunteer at Treasure Hounds, because she cares about shelter animals. Just ask her cat Charlie Girl!

**APS-FH has numerous volunteering opportunities. If you are interested in helping, please visit our website at apsfh.com to learn more about our Volunteer Program.

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~ PET OF THE WEEK ~

Zelda

Age: 5ish years old
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Shorthair, Brown Tabby
Origin: San Juan Island
Weight: 9lbs
Personality: Adventurous, Easy Going, Loving
Energy Level: Low to Medium
Likes: Dreamers, Cuddling, Comfortable Silence
Dislikes: Labels, Scaredy-Cats, Limitations

Hi, I’m Zelda! Although you may have already heard the story of how I ended up in the shelter, I’m here to tell you the real, insider story straight from the cat’s mouth — mine!

The story, as the shelter knows it, is that I ended up in one of their traps meant for the feral cats and immediately upon realizing I was too lovey-dovey to be feral, they tried to find if I had owners. But here’s what only I know, and what only I can tell you: I went into that trap intentionally. I know I’m not feral, but that doesn’t mean I’m not street-smart. These smarts led me to realize that these traps, once filled, made their way to APS-FH and that’s exactly where I wanted to be. Why you ask? Because although you may notice the beauty scars I’ve obtained from a life on the outside, what I have always really dreamed of, is being someones. I long for the comfort, safety, and never-ending love that comes from being a part of a family. I made and executed the plan to get here, now I just need you to come adopt me!

If you are interested in adopting, come by the shelter for a visit, or you can fill out and submit our Feline Adoption Application on our website:

www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application/

An Adoption Team Member will be in touch soon.

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