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.
🐾 What an incredible night at the Paw BQ! 🎉
We are still feeling the love after APS-FH’s first-ever summer gala held right here at the shelter! 💛
With beautiful summer weather, live music from Seagrass, delicious Texas BBQ, cocktails, and our shelter grounds transformed for the occasion, the Paw BQ was an unforgettable evening celebrating the pets, people, programs, and community partnerships that make our work possible.
Throughout the evening, our staff had the opportunity to share more about the many ways APS-FH serves our community: from sheltering, adoption, foster care, and lifesaving transports to low-cost veterinary services, behavior and education programs, and resources that help local families keep the pets they love. And, of course, our mascot Skipper kept things entertaining as our enthusiastic (and occasionally mischievous!) microphone courier. 🐶🎤
Most importantly, we were overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, partnered with us, or supported the Paw BQ from afar. Because of you, the evening was an extraordinary success!
Thank you as well to the wonderful local businesses, vendors, and community members who helped make the evening possible. And an especially big THANK YOU to our incredible APS-FH volunteers and staff.
Our first Paw BQ at the shelter was truly an evening to remember. Thank you, San Juan Island, for showing up for APS-FH and the animals and families we serve. ...
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🐾 Found Cat 🐾
A friendly grey cat was found at Kelsando Circle and brought in last night 9/3.
Female, healthy, spay status unknown, no 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
Thank you! ❤️🐱 ...
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🏡✨ 24 HAPPY ADOPTIONS IN AUGUST! ✨🏡
August was a big month for happily ever afters here at APS-FH! 24 wonderful animals found their people, their couches, their adventures, and most importantly, their forever homes. 🐶🐱
Every adoption is a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together for animals in need. We’re so grateful to every adopter who opened their heart and home, every foster who helped an animal get ready for their next chapter, and every volunteer, donor, and supporter who makes these happy endings possible.
Happy Home Day, August crew! 🎉🏠 ...
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Update Reaper went home😁 Important friendly reminder to update phone numbers or any changes with your microchip company! Thank you everyone!
Found pet, named Reaper here at the shelter!
Male, neutered, microchipped, happy & healthy!
If this is your pet or know whose pet this is please reach out or come by the shelter! ...
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🐾 SHELTER CLOSED TODAY! 🐾
We’ll be closed today, Saturday, August 29th as we get everything ready for our PawBQ Summer Gala Event! 🌭🐶☀️
We’re sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding while our team gets ready for a fun day!
We’ll be back open and ready to see you Sunday, August 30th during our regular hours. 🐾
Thanks for your patience, and we’ll see you tomorrow! ...
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Traveling with your cat? Cover that carrier! 🐱🚗
A simple towel or light blanket over your cat’s carrier can make a BIG difference when you’re on the go.
Cats can feel overwhelmed by unfamiliar sights, sounds, people, and movement. Covering their carrier helps create a cozy, secure “hideaway” and reduces visual stimulation, which can help keep them calmer and less stressed.
Next time your cat hits the road, bring their little privacy curtain along! 🐈⬛🧳 ...
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Calling all cat whisperers!
Clementine is looking for a patient hero to show her that the world isn’t a scary place. Due to recent unfortunate events in Clementine’s life, she has been through many transitions in the last year, and the most recent one has found her living at the shelter.
Right now, Clementine is shut down and scared. She is so overwhelmed by shelter life that she spends most of her time frozen and hiding. Mostly, she is just terrified and needs a safe place to decompress at her own pace, settle in, and begin to understand that she is finally safe.
Because of this, we are open to two different types of homes:
🏠 Option 1: A quiet indoor home where she can decompress.
- A patient foster home or adopter.
- A small, low-traffic spare room with zero pressure to interact.
- Someone with experience with fearful cats.
- A calm environment with no loud noises, busy kids, or active dogs.
- No pressure for Clementine to become a lap cat or seek affection right away.
🌳 Option 2: An indoor/outdoor setup (a working cat or barn home) where she is provided with support
- A secure outbuilding, shop, barn, or hobby farm.
- A safe, enclosed space to acclimate for the first 3-4 weeks.
- Regular food, fresh water, and shelter provided daily.
Whether she chooses to live inside as a quiet companion or outside as a working cat, Clementine just needs a chance. Can you open your heart and property to save a life?
We provide all the guidance you need to help her settle in safely. Contact APS-FH at (360) 378-2158, or shelter@apsfh.com if you are interested in learning more information.
Please share, comment, or tag local animal lovers to help Clementine find her perfect match! ...
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🐾 JOIN OUR TEAM! 🐾
APS-FH is looking for an Animal Care & Volunteer Coordinator to join our team!
This full-time position is perfect for someone who loves working with both animals and people. You’ll help coordinate and support our amazing volunteers while also playing an important hands-on role in the daily care of the dogs and cats at our shelter. 🐶🐱
📋 Learn more about the position and view the full job description on our website:
apsfh.com/about-us/job-opportunities/
📩 To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to director@apsfh.com.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Come make a difference with us! 💙🐾 ...
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Huge thank you to Katie of Spyhopper Photography for capturing these absolutely wonderful photos of three of our adoptable Odyssey girls: Helen, Penelope, and Circe! 📸🐾
These sweet puppies are full of love, personality, and plenty of puppy energy. Whether they’re playing, exploring, or soaking up attention, these girls are ready to find families of their very own to share all of life’s adventures with. 💕
Helen, Penelope, and Circe are still looking for their furever homes! Could one of these adorable girls be the missing piece to your family? 🏡🐶 ...
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