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.
Help Wanted!
Veterinary Technician
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.
welcome to club aps-fh
the DJ only plays bird noises, the dance floor is full of toys, and the biggest party trick is aggressively rubbing your forehead on your friends🐱🪩
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Found cat!
Male, orange tabby, no microchip, intact, & very friendly!
Found near Spirit Cove Ln this morning, if you recognize this cat or have any information please call the shelter.
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The girls are taking over! 🚐💕
We’ve got an adorable all girl crew making their way to APS-FH from our wonderful transport partner, Okandogs, in Central Washington!
The Odyssey Litter
✨ Circe
✨ Penelope
✨ Kalypso
✨ Helen
These four hound mix puppies are just 9 weeks old, around 8 pounds, and ready to win hearts with those floppy ears and puppy antics.
These girls already have quite the story. They were abandoned at a construction site, but thanks to one compassionate worker who refused to leave their side, they got the second chance they deserved. That simple act of kindness changed the course of their lives, and now they’re headed to APS-FH in search of loving forever homes.
Also joining the fun is Ginger, an 8–10-year-old terrier mix weighing about 25 pounds. This sweet senior lady is looking for a soft place to land and a family to spend her golden years with.
We can’t wait to welcome these wonderful girls to the island! Thank you, Okandogs, for helping these deserving pups and dogs find their way to a brighter future. ❤️
Stop by the shelter to fill out a quick inquiry form, or complete our online adoption application to express interest in any of them! (🔗https://www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application/) ... See MoreSee Less
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Rocky and his brother, Vincent are a pair of beautiful, bonded brothers that are about 1.5 years old and have been living predominantly outdoors for their entire lives. However, their situation has changed, and they are now seeking a new land and kind caregivers to call their own.
This duo is not accustomed to living indoors and therefore will require an intentional, slow transition to their next chapter in life. Ideally, they are looking for a place with plenty of space, opportunities to come inside, and a patient person to help them through their transition.
If you are looking for a pair of outdoor (hopefully eventually indoor, too) kitties and are interested in learning more about Rocky and Vincent, please contact us at the shelter at (360) 378-2158, or shelter@apsfh.com ... See MoreSee Less
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The Gaang has arrived...and they’re looking for their forever homes!
Meet our Avatar: The Last Airbender litter: Aang, Katara, Sokka, Suki, and Zuko!
These five adorable kittens are 4 months old (3 females and 2 males), and they’re every bit as sweet as they are playful.
They may not be mastering all four elements just yet, but they have mastered purring, chasing toys, climbing everything in sight, and stealing hearts.
Whether you’re Team Avatar from the beginning or you have a soft spot for a certain firebender’s redemption arc, we think you’ll fall in love with this little crew. Come meet the Gaang at APS-FH and see which member is destined to join your adventure. ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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We are so excited to hear this impact story from #animalprotectionsocietyoffridayharbor! In their 2025 San Juan County Fair #SJICares campaign, they sought support to achieve 170 adoptions in 2025. They reached and surpassed that goal with a whopping 221 adoptions!
APS-FH explains: "With the cost of caring for a pet on the rise, pet surrenders are on the rise as well. We do everything we can to support Island pets and their families so pets can stay in their homes, but when circumstances lead to surrender, APS-FH is there. We take in and care for these pets in the shelter - providing them with medical care, training, and the daily attention they need to survive, thrive, and find a new home through adoption or long-term foster care."
The 221 adoptions show "that the investment in organizational capacity—staffing, care, and support systems—directly translated into more animals finding safe, permanent homes. Ultimately, the project strengthened APS-FH’s capacity to save lives and support both pets and the people who love them."
Thank you for everything you do to support the animals and their humans in our community!
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Friday Harbor APS awarded Grey Muzzle grant to help senior dogs | San Juan Islander ... See MoreSee Less
Friday Harbor APS awarded Grey Muzzle grant to help senior dogs | San Juan Islander
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Hercules is one of many lovable senior dogs receiving a second chance thanks to support from The Grey Muzzle Organization. To meet more older best friends, visit apsfh.com or call (360) 378-2158.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Only ONE Spot Left in Walk As One! 🐕
Looking for calmer, more enjoyable walks with your dog? Our next Walk As One class begins August 1, and there’s just one spot remaining!
📅 Saturdays | August 1 – September 5, 2026
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 APS-FH Education Center
🐾 6 sessions
Walk As One is designed to help you and your dog learn to move together with the leash as a connection, turning it into a tool that brings you together instead of an opposing force that pulls you apart.
Throughout the six-week class, you’ll practice moving together in every direction, navigating different surfaces and stairs, working with varying leash lengths, and building confidence around real-world distractions like other dogs, people, and vehicles.
👉 Reserve the final spot today: www.apsfh.com/education-center-classes/
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🚐🐾 Incoming Transport Alert! 🐾🚐
We have another exciting transport headed our way, and we can’t wait for you to meet these adorable new arrivals! A huge thank you to our amazing transport partner, ARFSgc in Central Washington, for helping give these animals a second chance.
Coming soon:
ADOPTED🐱 Pigeon – A gorgeous 10-month-old female cat with long gray fur who’s ready to find a family to call her own.
ADOPTED 🐶 Buttercup – An approximately 2.5-month-old Golden Retriever/Poodle mix weighing around 11 pounds. This fluffy little girl pup is all puppy charm and ready to grow up with a loving family.
🐱 The Avatar Litter – Five playful kittens, 3 female, 2 male, approximately 12 weeks old, full of curiosity, cuddles, and kitten antics!
🐶 Tootsie – A 1-year-old female Teacup Chihuahua mix weighing just 3 pounds. This one-eyed sweetheart has a heart that’s twice as big and is sure to steal yours.
🐶 Sudsy – A 3-year-old male Chihuahua mix weighing about 7 pounds. Tiny, adorable, and ready for a fresh start!
These sweet animals are making the journey toward brighter futures, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our rescue partners, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and this incredible community.
Keep an eye on our page for arrival updates, photos, and adoption information, you just might meet your new best friend! ❤️ Stop by the shelter to fill out a quick inquiry form, or complete our online adoption application to express interest in any of them! ... See MoreSee Less
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