Helping pets find loving homes—and helping families keep the pets they love.
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. This season, your compassion can bring care and hope to pets across our community.
Transferred in from partner ARFS-GC (Animal Rescue Friends Society of Grant County) where Naylor was found as a severely matted stray dog. Undersocialized and unkept, but super sweet. Was cleaned up and transferred to APS-FH. Adopted by the sisters of Shaw Island, where he now resides at the convent.
But on Sunday, May 17, shortly after arriving, Naylor became startled by Oxford, the convent’s resident cat (who also happens to be an APS-FH alumni). Frightened and overwhelmed in his unfamiliar environment, Naylor bolted through the door and disappeared into the woods surrounding the property.
After nearly a week on the run across Shaw Island, Naylor, this gentle poodle mix, was finally safe at home thanks to the determination of animal care staff, the Sisters who never gave up on him, the compassionate support of island residents, and one very persuasive rotisserie chicken.
Today, we are asking for help to make this holiday season brighter for pets in need at APS-FH and in our community.
The Holiday Appeal Campaign is complete and was a huge success – thank you! Please join us next holiday season as we further our mission to provide shelter and care to cats and dogs, helping them find loving homes.
Fredericka: A Cat Who Knew What She Wanted
When Fredericka arrived at APS-FH, she had some very definite opinions about how things should be done.
Affection? Yes, please. But only on her terms. Playtime? Absolutely. Just don’t overdo it.
Fredericka, or Freddy as our staff called her, had been surrendered when her owner could no longer care for her. She was sweet and endearing but struggled with anxiety and could become overstimulated during play or affection.
Our Animal Care Team worked with Freddy to understand what made her comfortable, creating a routine of play, enrichment, and gentle interactions that respected her boundaries. But finding a home for a cat with specific needs wasn’t easy.
Weeks turned into months. Freddy spent time in foster care to decompress from her long shelter stay, and our staff continued sharing her story, hoping to find someone who would appreciate her independent personality.
Eventually, the right people came along.
Today, Freddy has a home of her own, with a family that understands she needs to set a few of the rules of engagement and loves and appreciates her for her unique personality.
Wish Lists
Another way to help is by donating wish list items. Donations can be dropped off at APS-FH located at 938 Cattle Point Rd in Friday Harbor.
Wish List for Shelter
Unexpired, open foods and gently used toys are gratefully accepted
Revolution parasite treatment Treats of any kind for dogs & cats
Kirkland brand dog & cat food
Friskies canned cat food
Iams kitten food
Kitten Replacement Milk Formula
Bully sticks & other chews
Cardboard scratching posts
Dog toys – soft, hard, all sizes
Fleece blankets/baby blankets for cats & kittens
Metal dog puzzle bowls
“Ball Pit” ball set for dog enrichment
Baby gates & X-pens for fostering
Gift cards from:
Friday Harbor Pet Supplies
Browne’s Home Center
The Marketplace or King’s Market
Ace Hardware
Amazon
Chewy
Wish List for Pet Food Pantry
Unexpired, open foods and gently used toys are gratefully accepted
Dog & cat food canned and kibble (any donated brands are greatly appreciated but these brands are highly desirable):
I just wanted you to know that my dog’s appointment for the dental and growth removal is scheduled. “Thank you” doesn’t begin to say how very grateful I am for the APS-FH Grey Muzzle Medical Fund helping to provide her comfort and health in her senior years!
We are forever deeply grateful to you for keeping Della and Bessie together before we came along. After we get down to zero dogs a few years from now, we will look for another bonded pair of senior pit bulls. We know we can never replace Della and Bessie but would really like to help another pair.
Thank you so much for helping us welcome Millie home and surrounding her with love. You showed her the world can be safe, just as you do for all the animals in your care. A special thank you to Emily, Abby, Brittney, and Flora for supporting us through the adoption—I was so anxious at first, and you made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Bringing Millie home is one of the best decisions of our lives—we’re so grateful to the entire APS-FH team!
Once waiting in the shelter, now ruling the couch! Shuggie has found his forever home — and the two of us couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much for my new best friend!
Greetings shelterers, just want to tell you how happy and grateful Rolo and I are in our new life together. My personal first wish of having Rolo’s tail up and wagging has been granted. What a personality he has! Thank you so much for my new friend.
