Providing shelter and care to cats and dogs, helping them find loving homes and offering
programs and services that support our island community.
Come support APS-FH programs and services and enjoy an evening of…
- Dazzling Craft Cocktail
- Delicious Appetizers
- Delectable BBQ
- Divine Dessert
and Music by Sea Grass!
Join us!
August 29, 2026
5pm to 9pm
APS-FH Shelter
938 Cattle Point Road
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.
Animal Care & Volunteer Coordinator
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.
🐾 FOUND CAT 🐾
An orange & white stray cat was found near Sutton Rd and brought in by a member of the public on 8/20.
She is a healthy, spayed female with a tipped ear. She has a cloudy left eye. She does not have a microchip or identifying tags.
If you recognize this sweet girl or have any information about where she may belong, please contact APS-FH at (360) 378-2158, or shelter@apsfh.com.
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🐩💖 MEET MAGGIE, YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND! 💖🐩
Big dog. BIG heart. BIGGEST love bug. 🥹
Maggie is a gorgeous 5 year old Poodle weighing about 70 pounds, and she is absolutely convinced that her favorite place in the world is right next to her people. ❤️
This sweet girl is the total package - affectionate, cuddly, playful, and happiest when she’s included in whatever you’re doing. She also LOVES other dogs and would make a fantastic adventure buddy for someone who enjoys walks, playtime, outdoor adventures, and an enthusiastic companion by their side! Maggie especially loves to run, so a home where she has opportunities to get out, move, and burn off some energy would make her very happy.
And kids? Maggie loves them, too! She recently spent several days with a 2-year-old and they had a wonderful time together. She’s also friendly and affectionate with new people. 🥰
At home, Maggie is a dream! She’s housetrained, has free run of the house, and settles into her own big bed at night. She’s spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated and ready to find her next family. 🏡💕
Maggie is a strong girl and can be enthusiastic on leash, so she’ll do best with someone comfortable handling a large, energetic dog and willing to keep working on her leash manners.
If you’re looking for a dog who will play hard, love harder, and stick to you like glue, Maggie might be your girl. 💗🐩
📩 Interested in meeting Maggie? Contact APS-FH at shelter@apsfh.com or 360-378-2158 to get connected with her family for a meet and greet!
Or fill out an adoption application here:
www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application
⚠️ Courtesy Post: Maggie is not currently at the shelter. APS-FH is sharing her story to help her find a new home while she remains with her current family. APS-FH has not met, evaluated, or interacted with Maggie and cannot guarantee her health or temperament. The adoption process and rehoming fee are at the discretion of her current guardian. ... See MoreSee Less
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All of Rose’s neighbors have found their homes…and now we’re hoping it’s finally her turn. 🐾❤️
Rose has been with us since November 6, 2025, patiently waiting for someone to choose her. She’s watched other cats come and go, while she continues to wait for the day she gets to leave shelter life behind, too.
She’s healthy, sweet, friendly, and would love nothing more than a person and a home to call her own.
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YOGURT IS THE FAMILY DOG YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!
Calling all families looking for their next best friend…THIS GIRL!
Yogurt is a 3 year old Shepherd mix, about 45 pounds, and she is seriously the sweetest. She is affectionate, playful, gentle, and absolutely LOVES KIDS! 🥰
In fact, the kiddos from Spring Street School stopped by to meet Yogurt, and she was SO happy to see them! Her gentle, loving personality shines when she’s around people, and she would love nothing more than to be part of a family.
But Yogurt isn’t just a cuddle bug! She’s an energetic girl who would love to join her family on walks, hikes, runs, adventures, and all the fun life has to offer. When the adventure is over, she’s perfectly happy to curl up beside you for some serious snuggle time. 💕
She has so much love to give and is ready for the family who will make her forever dreams come true.
Ready to meet Yogurt? Fill out our canine adoption application and our adoption team will be in touch! 🐶👇
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🐾 WE’RE HIRING! 🐾
Animal Care & Volunteer Coordinator
Do you love animals and love working with people? We’re looking for someone who can do both!
APS-FH is hiring a full-time Animal Care & Volunteer Coordinator to help lead our volunteer program while also getting hands-on with the daily care of the animals in our shelter.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, compassionate, energetic, and excited to make a difference in the lives of both animals and the people who care for them. 🐶🐱
✨ Position: Animal Care & Volunteer Coordinator
⏰ Full-Time: 32–40 hours/week
💰 $22–$25/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Think you might be a great fit? 🐾
📋 Check out the full job listing, responsibilities, and qualifications on our website:
apsfh.com/about-us/job-opportunities/
📩 Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter to director@apsfh.com.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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💛 MEET AMBER! 💛
This sweet 8-year-old Yellow Lab mix is ready for a fresh start and a family to call her own. 🐾
Amber is an absolute sweetheart who LOVES her people. She’s affectionate, playful, adventurous, and always up for some serious cuddle time. She adores kids and adults, has previously lived happily with a cat, and her favorite place at the end of the day? Right beside her humans, preferably on the bed! 🥰
🏡 House trained + bell trained
🐾 Loves adventures & playtime
❤️ Affectionate and people-loving
👧 Great with kids
🐱 Previously lived happily with a cat
💉 Spayed & up to date on vaccines
🍽️ Prescription food helps manage her skin allergies
Amber is being rehomed because of her owner’s health and current living circumstances. She deserves a home where she can get all the love, attention, and adventures she deserves.
When Amber sees other dogs, she can get very excited and may bark. We’re still learning more about this behavior and want to better understand whether she is simply excited/reactive or may need some additional support. For now, we’re looking for adopters who are willing to take things at her pace.
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will happily join you for adventures and then curl up next to you for a cozy night in, Amber may be your girl! 🥹🐶
📩 Interested in meeting Amber? Contact APS-FH at shelter@apsfh.com or 360-378-2158 to get connected with her family for a meet and greet!
You can also fill out an adoption application here:
www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application
✨ Please note: Amber is not currently at the shelter. She is being courtesy posted by APS-FH so she can remain in her home while searching for her new family. APS-FH has not met, evaluated, or interacted with Amber and cannot guarantee her health or temperament. The adoption process and rehoming fee are at the discretion of her current guardian. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎡🐾 ONE LAST DAY AT THE SAN JUAN COUNTY FAIR! 🐾🎡
We’re a little sad that the fair is coming to an end, but WOW, what an amazing time we’ve had! ❤️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by our APS-FH booth, said hello, supported the shelter, and made this fair so much fun!
But there’s still ONE LAST CHANCE to come see us!
Our Plushie Pet Adoption Center is open for one final day, and we have some adorable plushie friends who are still waiting to find their forever homes. 🐶🐱🏡
Come by our booth, choose your new plushie pet, make them a collar, decorate their carrier, and give them the forever home they deserve! ❤️
Thank you, San Juan County, for an unforgettable fair! We’ve had the BEST time and can’t wait to see you one last time today! 🎡❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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FINAL DAY TO HELP KEEP PETS WITH FAMILIES!
Today is the last day of the San Juan Island Community Foundation County Fair giving campaign, and the final opportunity to support APS-FH’s Keeping Pets with Families initiative during this special four-day campaign.
Your gift can help provide:
❤️ Veterinary assistance for island families facing financial hardship
🐾 Pet food, preventive care, emergency boarding, supplies, and other essential resources
🐕 Behavior consultations and training support
📚 Free community pet-care education
Sometimes the difference between a family keeping a beloved pet and facing a heartbreaking decision is simply having the right help at the right time.
Today, you can help make sure that help is there.
❤️ DONATE HERE:
sjicf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=23046
Donations made today, Sunday, August 16, are eligible for matching funds through the San Juan Island Community Foundation County Fair giving campaign.
Already donated? Thank you! You can still make a difference by sharing this post with a friend, neighbor, or fellow animal lover before the campaign closes.
🎡 AND IT’S YOUR LAST DAY TO VISIT US AT THE FAIR!
Come find the APS-FH booth and say hello, and while you’re there, there’s still time to visit our Plushie Pet Adoption Center.
Choose a plush kitten or puppy, create a collar, decorate your pet’s carrier, and make the adoption official with your own APS-FH Adoption Certificate.
🐶🐱 Plushie Pet Adoptions are $10 each.
One final day to give.
One final day at the Fair.
One more opportunity to show how much this community cares about its animals.
Let’s finish strong and Keep Pets with Families. ❤️🐾
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