BESSThe Friday Harbor Animal Protection Society, is a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization. We are proud to serve the people and animals of San Juan Island with a variety of programs including adoptions, low income spay/neuter vouchers, dog licensing and humane education for children of all ages. Building a community of compassion is our goal – through adoption of homeless pets, humane education, abuse investigation, and community outreach and leadership.

Our Mission:

  • TO REDUCE Pet Overpopulation through spay/neuter assistance
  • TO ADOPT Unwanted homeless pets into quality homes
  • TO PROTECT Animals from neglect, abuse, and abandonment
  • TO ADVOCATE For their welfare through education and direct assistance
  • TO PROMOTE Greater appreciation of human and animal interactions.