Franny Tachino Born and raised on a U.S. military base in Okinawa, Japan, Franny Tachino brings a uniquely valuable perspective and spirit to her work at Treasure Hounds. Since joining as a volunteer in February 2024, she has committed to a five-hour shift every Saturday, consistently impressing both customers and fellow volunteers. Customers are drawn…

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Lisa Holt Lisa Holt has been generously sharing her extensive expertise—spanning over 15 years as an Animal Behavior Certified Trainer, Certified Mentor Trainer, Certified Nose Work Instructor, Therapy Pet Evaluator, and Certified American Tribal Trainer (just to list a few)—to enhance shelter-staff skills and develop programming that benefits the dogs at APS-FH.  Through a local…

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Richard Bell Please join us in celebrating Richard Bell, honored as Volunteer of the Month for September 2024 by Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor! Bell has gained a reputation as a sweet and consistent volunteer among the animal shelter’s staff members. “Richard has been a solid and dependable dog walker for years now,” says…

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Leslie Sargent Please join us in celebrating Leslie Sargent, honored as the Volunteer of the Month for August 2024 by the Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor!  For the past year and a half, Leslie Sargent has been a dedicated and beloved volunteer at APS-FH, but her journey of giving back to animals started long…

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The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor (APS-FH) is pleased to announce Nikki Ruggiero and The Koehne Family as Volunteers of the Month for July 2024.   Summer of love? More like summer of kittens! Kitten season at the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor (APS-FH) has been absolutely wild, and we would not be…

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Please join us in celebrating Georgia Keune, honored as the Volunteer of the Month for June 2024 by the Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor!  This month, we are thrilled to honor Georgia, a dedicated and vibrant volunteer who has become an indispensable part of the APS-FH animal care team. A high school junior, Georgia…

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Please join us in celebrating Linn Motko, honored as the Volunteer of the Month for May 2024 by the Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor!  Linn’s journey with APS-FH began a year ago, as  she stepped into the role of a devoted volunteer, bringing with her a treasure trove of experiences and a heart brimming…

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Debra Crain The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor proudly presents Debra Crain as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for April 2024. Debra’s journey with APS-FH began over a year ago, where she stepped into the role of a dedicated volunteer, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a heart full of compassion.…

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The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor (APS-FH) is pleased to announce Nancy Hodges as Volunteer of the Month for March 2024.  Nancy, or “Nan” as most of us call her, has been volunteering at the Pet Food Pantry since October 2023.  Since then, she has been a crucial and welcome addition to our crew…

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