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
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.
🌲 Field Trip Fun for Millie! 🐾
Our sweet girl Millie went on a big adventure yesterday — a field trip up Young Hill! She had the best time sniffing every fern, following every animal scent, and soaking in the stunning views from the top.
Millie is an adventurous spirit with a gentle soul — the perfect hiking buddy who’s always up for some fresh air and fun. She’s still looking for her forever home, and we know someone out there is ready to explore life with this amazing girl by their side. 🐕
Come meet Millie at APS-FH and see if she’s your perfect trail partner! This sweet gal is about 1 year old and weighs 60 lbs. ... See MoreSee Less
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AM I YOURS? FOUND CAT!
A good samaritan has found this skittish, but friendly orange cat wandering their property over the past few weeks. Young orange tabby with long hair and white puff on the end of his/her tail. No microchip or ID tags. He/she was found around Island Meadows on Carter Street and in the vacant lot across the street.
If you or anyone you know recognize this kitty, please call the shelter at (360) 378-2158. We would like to locate their home! 🏠 ... See MoreSee Less
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CAT HAS BEEN RETURNED HOME!
AM I YOURS? FOUND CAT!
A good samaritan brought in this friendly black cat yesterday evening (7/10). Black short hair with white spot on chest and stomach. Neutered older male with front declaw. No microchip or ID tags. He was found around the Hillcrest Place area.
If you or anyone you know recognize this kitty, please call the shelter at (360) 378-2158. We would like to get him back home! 🏠 ... See MoreSee Less
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Niia has been found.
MISSING DOG
Niia, a miniature Australian shepherd/border collie mix, went missing yesterday morning (7/9) around 8am.
She slipped out of her collar so she will be collarless.
She’s around 25-30 lbs and is almost 2 years old.
She was last seen on Wold road near island stage left.
Do not chase her! Please report any news/sightings to:
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🐾🎉 Happy National Kitten Day! 🎉🐾
Today we’re celebrating all the tiny toe beans, squeaky meows, and purrfect snuggles that kittens bring into the world! 🐱💕
While many of our kittens have already found loving homes, we still have many little ones in foster care—growing strong, being showered with love, and getting ready to find their forever families. 💖
Thank you to our amazing foster families for giving these babies the love and care they need to thrive. We can’t wait to introduce them to you when they’re ready! 🐾
Stay tuned, and get ready to fall in love. 😻 ... See MoreSee Less
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🐾✨ Simba’s on Desk Duty! ✨🐾
APS-FH, how can I help you?
You might just be greeted by the one and only Simba our AKC Papered Toy Poodle—and our new very best front desk assistant! 🐶💼
This sweet boy has taken it upon himself to welcome guests, supervise paperwork, and accept unlimited pets while he waits for his forever home. With his gentle nature, loving personality, and adorable curls, Simba is the whole package. 💛
He’s not just our front desk greeter—he’s ready to be your new best friend.
Come say hi and fall in love with Simba today! 🐕✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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🖤🐾 Meet Siouxsie — Our Sweetest & Longest-Term Cat Resident! 🐾🖤
Black cat lovers, it’s your time to shine — Siouxsie is ready to bring love, charm, and endless conversation into your life!
Siouxsie has been at APS-FH since early April, arriving with her four siblings. While they’ve all found their forever homes, Siouxsie is still waiting patiently for hers. 💔
This stunning black beauty is as sweet as they come — she loves to cuddle, purrs the moment you start petting her, has the cutest little meow for chatting, and absolutely adores her toys. 🎀🐭
We don’t know why this perfect girl keeps getting overlooked, but we do know that her forever family is out there. Could it be you?
Come meet her at APS-FH Tues-Sun 11AM-4PM and fall in love. 💕 ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 Shelter Closure Notice 📣
APS-FH will be closed from Monday, July 7 through Saturday, July 12 for important staff development and training. We’re taking this time to grow, learn, and come back even better for the animals and our community! 🐾💛
If you have any urgent needs, please don’t hesitate to call us at [360-378-2158] or email [shelter@apsfh.com]—we’re still here to help in any way we can.
Thank you for your support and understanding! We’ll see you soon! 🐶🐱✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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From LA to San Juan Island… our newest shelter dogs are living their glow-up! ☀️🦴
We’ve welcomed some sweet pups who made the journey all the way from Los Angeles — and the transformations are already incredible. With a little love, fresh air, and TLC, they’re thriving and ready to find their furever homes! 🐶💕
Come by and meet them — wagging tails and hopeful hearts await! 💛
**UPDATE- Lonnie, the boxer, has been happily adopted!** ... See MoreSee Less
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