Who We Are
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor (APS-FH), established in 1982, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) (ID# 91-1717047) organization dedicated to animal welfare. APS-FH operates solely through private funding without any local, state, or federal support, except for a small portion of county dog license fees. Our primary purpose is to provide essential programs and services that protect and improve the lives of companion pets.
Through adoption matchmaking; local, regional, and national partnerships; low-cost pet clinics and other community support services; outreach, and education, our vision is a compassionate and supported island community where every pet has a loving home, and all animals receive the care and support they deserve.
We provide shelter and care to cats and dogs, help them find loving homes and offer
programs and services that support our island community.
We commit to the following:
- Provide a safe haven for homeless and lost animals
- Reunite lost pets with their owners
- Place animals in our care in qualified, loving homes
- Reduce pet overpopulation with spay/neuter education and assistance
- Advise and advocate for the protection of animals
- Network with other shelters and pet rescue groups impacted by overcrowding or natural disasters to decrease euthanasia rates and ultimately save lives
- Advance animal welfare through education, outreach and assistance
- Promote a stronger sense of the animal/human bond
- Always adhere to our no-kill philosophy for adoptable animals
