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.
🌎🐾 IT’S WORLD SPAY DAY - Spread the Word! 🐾🌎
Spaying and Neutering Is One of the Most Important Tools We Have To:
🐶 Reduce Shelter Overcrowding
😺 Prevent Euthanasia of Healthy, Adoptable Animals
PLUS by Spaying or Neutering Your Pet, You Can:
❤️ Improve Your Pet’s Health and Help Them Live Longer
🚫 Reduce Roaming, Fighting and Unwanted Behaviors.
FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT APSFH’S LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC AND TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM FOR “COMMUNITY CATS”.
APSFH SPAY NEUTER CLINIC
www.apsfh.com/services/spay-neuter-clinic/
TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM
www.apsfh.com/services/trap-neuter-return-program/
Spaying and Neutering Benefits Everyone—Pets, Families, Shelters
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A black, unneutered male cat was found deceased on Tucker Avenue last night. He was not microchipped. He is currently in the care of the Animal Protection Society–Friday Harbor.
We are sharing this in the hope of locating his owner so they can be informed. Our heartfelt condolences to anyone who may be missing him. ... See MoreSee Less
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Every tail wag and gentle purr hides a countdown no one sees.
Day 3. Day 17. Day 42.
While the world keeps moving, they keep waiting - for a forever.
Adopt. Foster. Share.
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Our shelter kittens had a special milestone today — choosing their very first collars.
Each color reflects a unique little personality, from playful and bold to calm and cuddly. Now that they’ve picked their collars, they’re ready for the next big step: finding their forever homes.
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At APS-FH, our Pet Food Pantry is here to lend a helping paw all year long! We know that sometimes life gets a little ruff, and no one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their beloved pet.
Our 2026 Pet Food Pantry dates are officially here! Mark your calendars and share with a friend who might need a little extra support. This wonderful program helps keep pets in loving homes and tails wagging right where they belong.
We are so grateful to the incredible volunteers who stock shelves, pack bags, make deliveries, and greet our community with kindness and compassion. You are the heart behind this helping paw. 💛
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It’s raining kittens at APS-FH! ☔
Eight sweet little kittens have arrived from Central Washington, and they are ready to make their island debut! These tiny bundles of purrs and whiskers have traveled a long way, and now they’re safe, cozy, and soaking up all the love.
Each one is full of curiosity, cuddles, and that irresistible kitten energy. We can’t wait for you to meet them, fall in love, and help us write their next chapter - forever homes included. Stop by the shelter to fill out a quick inquiry form, or complete our online adoption application to express interest in any of them.
All kittens are 5/6 months old:
1) Benny, male, flame point siamese
2) Juanita, female, tortoiseshell
3) Simon, male, tabby w/ white
4) Pumpkin, male, white & orange
5) Sebastian, male, black
6) Copper, male, orange tabby
7) Oreo, male, black & white
8) Toby, male, tabby ... See MoreSee Less
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Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolates…
Adopt a best friend who’ll always love you 🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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If you’re looking for your next best friend, start at APS-FH, you might just meet the love of your life. 🐶 ... See MoreSee Less
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💘🐾 Remi is free this Valentine’s Day…and ready to steal your heart! 🐾💘
Our sweet adoptable Remi is hoping this Valentine’s Day brings her the one thing she wants most - someone to fall head over heels for her. With her loving nature and gentle soul, Remi is the kind of girl who makes every day feel a little brighter just by being by your side. ... See MoreSee Less
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