Providing shelter and care to cats and dogs, helping them find loving homes and offering
programs and services that support our island community.
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.
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Kittens are here! 🐾✨
Just in time for our Kit-Tea event, come meet the Dazzle Litter! These six little sparkles are almost 2 months old and ready to steal hearts 💛
🐱 4 males & 2 females
🐱 Sweet, playful, cuddly, and full of kitten energy!
Come meet the adorable Dazzle Litter and soak up all the kitten chaos and cuteness during Kit-Tea!
📅 Sunday, May 10th
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 APS-FH, 938 Cattle Point Rd ... See MoreSee Less
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OFFICIAL COMPLAINT LOG 🚨
demi has formally reported APS-FH staff for the following violations:
• emotional damages caused by hearing the word “bath”
• discrimination against women who want to eat rocks
• being told “drop it” during independent research projects
• repeated denial of her application to become assistant manager
• no open access to the treat jar despite “asking nicely”
• not enough recognition for barking one time at 3am and saving everyone
she would also like everyone to know she has never done anything wrong in her entire life. thank you for respecting her privacy during this difficult time. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mamita has a reminder for you…Kit-Tea is almost here! ☕🐾
Join us for an afternoon of kitten cuddles, cozy tea, cookies, and all the purrs your heart can handle. With kitten season in full swing at APS-FH, there’s no better time to stop by, relax, and spend time with our adorable cats and kittens. 😻
📅 Sunday, May 10th
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 APS-FH, 938 Cattle Point Rd
Free event • Kids welcome!
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meanwhile dubai the “dangerous dog” in question:
• weighs 8 pounds
• requested uppies halfway through the walk
• made 3 new friends
• committed zero crimes
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Happy Cinco de Mayo from all of us at APS-FH! 🐾🌮
Wishing our community a day filled with celebration, connection, good food, and time spent with loved ones, furry friends included. Thank you for continuing to support shelter pets and the people who care for them every day. ❤️
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May the Fourth be with you!
Adopt your new best friend today, our shelter is full of heroes ready to join your galaxy! ... See MoreSee Less
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APS-FH Education Center Class Spotlight!
PUPPY EINSTEIN 🐾
Open Enrollment | 6 or 12 Sessions
(No class July 5th)
🗓 Tuesdays: 3:30–4:30pm
🗓 Sundays: 1:00–2:00pm
The early puppy months are some of the most important, and Puppy Einstein is designed to help you and your pup build a strong foundation together. Through positive reinforcement, socialization, confidence-building, and beginner training skills, this class helps set young dogs up for lifelong success.
From learning how to focus and communicate to navigating the world with confidence, Puppy Einstein gives puppies the tools they need during key stages of development, while helping their humans better understand them along the way.
Playful, engaging, and supportive, this class is perfect for growing minds, busy paws, and building stronger bonds together.
Spots are open now, come learn, grow, and have fun with your fur baby!
🔗 www.apsfh.com/education-center-classes/
If you’ve adopted from APS within the last 3 months, you get a 25% off voucher to get started. Scholarships may also be available. ... See MoreSee Less
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🐾✨ Meet your new best friend at Kit-Tea! 🐱💕
Join us for a purr-fectly cozy event where adorable adoptable cats and kittens are waiting to snuggle into your heart! 🧶
Whether you're looking for a playful companion or a cuddly lap cat, we've got your furry soulmate ready for you! ... See MoreSee Less
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