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.
Who’s a good dog?! …ALL OF THEM!
Every single one of these dogs deserves to hear “good dog” every single day from their very own person. Until then, we’re here reminding them just how wonderful they are.
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Bringing home a new pet from APS-FH is such an exciting moment, but don’t forget, the 3-3-3 Rule is a helpful reminder that adjustment takes time.
Here’s what that often looks like:
🏠 3 Days to Decompress
Your new family member may feel overwhelmed, shy, scared, or unsure. They might not eat much, may sleep a lot, or seem withdrawn. This is completely normal. Everything is new: smells, sounds, people, routines. Give them space, patience, and lots of gentle reassurance.
🗓 3 Weeks to Learn the Routine
You’ll start to see their personality peek through! They’re figuring out when meals happen, where the potty spot is, who their safe people are. This is when consistency is key: clear boundaries, positive reinforcement, and predictable routines build trust.
❤️ 3 Months to Feel at Home
By now, many pets truly settle in. They understand they’re safe. Bonds are stronger. Confidence grows. This is when you often see their full, beautiful personality shine.
Every animal is different, some adjust faster, some need more time, and that’s okay. The most important ingredient is patience and love.
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February was full of love at APS-FH!
12 amazing animals found their forever homes! Each adoption is more than just a number. It’s a warm bed, a full belly, a safe place to land, and a family who says “you’re ours” for life.
To our adopters: thank you for choosing rescue.
To our supporters and volunteers: these happy endings are because of you.
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THIS CAT HAS GONE HOME! Owner located 😊
This sweet boy was found near Linde Park and we’re hoping to get him back home where he belongs!
• Male (neutered)
• Domestic shorthair tabby
• No microchip or identification
• Very friendly and social
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Young artist, big heart ❤️🐾
Our kittens might be waiting for their purrfect homes, but today they were someone’s masterpiece.
Stop by the shelter and create an art piece to hang up for our adoptable cats to enjoy. 🎨 ... See MoreSee Less
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We’ll make sure to tell them ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Love language: quality time… with kittens! 🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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How many times did you swipe back and forth?
Our adoptable dogs are ready to make you smile, make you understand… life’s better with a dog by your side. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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