The Dog Days of Summer
As summer heats up, it’s tempting to bring your pet with you on car rides around town. Sadly, many people believe that cracking a window is enough to keep their…
Senior Dogs at APS-FH Fetch Grant
San Juan County old dogs have something to wag their tails about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Animal…
Pet of the Week “Ellie & Joel”
Hiya there, we’re Ellie & Joel, the two youngest cats to currently call APS-FH our temporary home; we live in the Kitten Suite with our new pal, a Ragdoll dude,…
Dog Yard Safety & Hygiene Project Update
Daily exercise is critical for the physical and mental health of shelter animals. While cats and kittens cavort around multilevel platforms inside, dogs need to go out to the exercise…
Treasure Hounds
Treasure Hounds, an upscale re-sale shop for home décor, furniture and collectibles, supports the animal shelter. After five years of renting space in Friday Harbor APS-FH had the opportunity to…
11 Great Reasons to Open Your Heart and Home to a Senior Pet
OLDER DOGS HAVE MANNERS – Unlike puppies and kittens, many “grown-up” dogs and cats have shared homes with humans for years, thus learning to with human lives. Many have received…
Accupressure Demonstration for Animals
Animal Acupressure Demonstration at Friday Harbor Animal ShelterA demonstration of how animal acupressure works on our dogs, cats and horses will be given by Mariann Carrasco of Blue Island Animal…
A Word From Jan Murphy, Shelter Manager
Hello, My name is Jan Murphy and I’m the shelter manager at The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Welcome to our new and improved website! I’ll be writing a…
Capital Campaign
We can’t do this alone – will you help? ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY of FRIDAY HARBOR is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter serving San Juan Island. We opened in 1982 and since…
International Homeless Animals Day
INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Help The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Shed Some Light on the Tragedy of Pet Overpopulation. Visit the APS-FH Booth at…