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.
Courtesy Post: Local Family Needs Help Rehoming their Dog.
Let's find a home for *Camper*!
Birthday: Jan, 2nd, 2021
Breed: 1/2 Blue Heeler 1/2 Mutt
Favorite Activities: outdoor activities such as hiking, chasing after rocks in shallow water (I don't swim), frolicking on a walk in the woods, in the snow, or on a mountain bike ride. I love a car ride and don't mind hanging out in the car. I love being around other dogs. I make a fabulous outing partner; out and about in town.
I would do best with someone with other dogs, kids, or things going on in the house, or with someone who lives somewhere I can go roam around outside when I like. I like action!
I will run up to other dogs when walking on leash, but it is enthusiastic greeting, I am not agressive at all.
I can be left alone or at home for 5+ hours with no problem.
I love people. I am great with babies and kids. I may want to lick them...
I have not lived with cat. Although I am tempted to chase cats outdoors, I have visited people with cats and it went fine. In fact, I slept on the bed with one.
I am a great snuggler and will bring love, joy and adventure to your life.
About my Anxiety: I have some anxiety which has improved since taking Xanax every day. This is mostly just Heeler anxiety, but it got especially bad when we moved from rural living to Seattle. The San Juan County lifestyle suits me much better. Transitions can be hard for me, like moving to a new home or starting with a new dog walker but with patience and kindness I can come around to accepting new things. I need outings and activities to keep me stimulated - I love playing hide and go search! I would be an excellent K9 Nose Work dog.
Interested in meeting Camper? 💌�Please reach out to APS-FH at shelter@apsfh.com for more information or call 360-378-2158.
Or you can fill out an Adoption Application from our website here:
www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application
**This pet is not at the shelter. APS-FH offers “Courtesy Posting” as a way for pets to stay in their current homes while looking for their new home. APS-FH has not met, evaluated, or interacted with this dog and cannot make any guarantees about their health or temperament. Adoption process and rehoming fee is at the discretion of the pet’s current guardian.** ...
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🚐🐾 TRANSPORT DAY IS HERE! 🐾🚐
We’re so excited to welcome another transport from our wonderful partners at ARFSgc in Central Washington! ❤️
We’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of 8 new faces who are making their way to APS-FH and will soon be looking for their forever homes. 🏡🐾
🐱 CATS
• 3 kittens, 3 months old
• 1 adult female black cat
🐶 DOGS
• Hank — 2 year old male French Bulldog
• Sara — 1 year old female Terrier mix
• Teddy — 2-3 years old male Terrier mix
• Amanda — 6 month old female Chihuahua mix
We’re incredibly grateful to our transport partners for helping these animals get one step closer to their happily ever after. We can’t wait to meet them, get them settled in, and introduce them to all of you! 🥰
Stay tuned for more photos, personalities, and adoption updates once everyone arrives!
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/) ...
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Found cat! 🐱
Orange, Senior, Male
Found near Bailer Hill Rd.
If you recognize this sweet guy please contact APS-FH at 360 378 2158 ...
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There’s still time to sign up for our Walk As One leash-walking class! If you’d love for walks with your dog to feel more like teamwork and less like a workout, this class is for you. 😉
You and your dog will learn how to use the leash as a connection while practicing movement, direction changes, different leash lengths, surfaces, stairs, and real-world distractions. It’s all about building communication and learning how to move through the world together.
📅 September 22 – October 27
🗓️ Tuesdays | 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 The Yard, 265 Price Street
💰 $325 | 6 sessions
🚨 Only 5 spaces available!
👩🏫 Taught by Brittney Ducote, APS-FH Training & Behavior Specialist.
Class starts NEXT WEEK, and space is limited! Don’t miss your chance to get your walks moving in the right direction.
👉 Sign up today and Walk As One!
www.apsfh.com/education-center-classes/walk-as-one/ ...
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⚽🐾 ONE WEEK UNTIL SHEEP BALL! 🐾⚽
Ready to try a new game with your dog? There’s still time to get in on the fun! Our Introduction to Sheep Ball class starts NEXT WEEK, and we have limited spots available. 🐶
Island Sheep Ball is all about teamwork, communication, focus, and having a whole lot of fun with your dog! Whether you’re completely new to the game or want to sharpen up your foundation skills, this class is a great place to start.
🐑 Introduction to Sheep Ball: On the Ball with Foundation Skills
📅 September 22 – October 27
🗓️ Tuesdays | 9:30–11:30 AM
🎯 6 sessions | $300
👩🏫 Taught by Brittney Ducote, APS-FH Training & Behavior Specialist
You and your pup will learn the three foundation cues that make the game possible: Around the Clock, Wait Behind the Ball, and Drive or Push the Ball.
👉 Register here:
www.apsfh.com/education-center-classes/island-sheep-ball-registration/
Let’s get the ball rolling! 🐕⚽️ ...
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these shots are 100% puppy-approved…at APS-FH, we take puppy care VERY seriously. ...
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we may have embellished the resumes a little… 👀
but what we aren’t making up is that these pets are sweet, deserving, and looking for their forever home ❤️ ...
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Looking for a sweet, playful, adventure-loving best friend? Meet Cosmo! 🐶👨🚀
Cosmo is a handsome 3 year old Husky mix weighing around 60 pounds, and he’s ready to find his forever home!
This lovable guy has a BIG heart and an even bigger personality. He absolutely loves his people and is happiest when he gets to be right by your side.
Cosmo is an active, fun-loving pup who would make an awesome adventure buddy! 🏔️🐾 Whether you’re heading out for a hike, exploring a new trail, or just looking for a four-legged companion to join you on your next outing, Cosmo is ready to go! And once the adventure is over, he’s happy to settle in with his favorite humans and soak up some love.
He’s also good with kids and has a sweet, affectionate side that makes him such a joy to spend time with.
Interested in meeting Cosmo? Call the shelter at (360) 378-2158, or fill out our canine adoption application and an APS-FH adoption team member will be in touch!
🔗 www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application/ ...
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🐾 WALK AS ONE: A BETTER WAY TO WALK TOGETHER! 🐾
Does your dog pull ahead, lag behind, or make leash walks feel more like a game of tug-of-war? 😅
Walk As One is designed to help you and your dog learn to move together as a team, with the leash as a connection, rather than something pulling you apart.
In this 6-week class, you and your dog will practice moving together in all directions, navigating different surfaces and even stairways, working with different leash lengths, and learning to stay connected around everyday distractions like people, dogs, and vehicles.
The goal? To help you and your dog feel more comfortable, confident, and connected wherever your walks take you!
📅 September 22 – October 27, 2026
🗓️ Tuesdays | 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 The Yard | 265 Price Street
💰 $325 for 6 sessions
🐾 Only 5 spaces available!
👩🏫 Instructor: Brittney Ducote, PNWI, Animal Behavior College, The Academy for Dog Trainers & APS-FH Training and Behavior Specialist.
Ready to stop pulling against each other and start walking as one?
👉 Sign up and reserve your spot today!
www.apsfh.com/education-center-classes/walk-as-one/ ...
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