Looking for Christmas presents or someone in your life loves a shelter pet? We have some great merchandise available for purchase at the shelter. Engrave a tag for your furry friend or pick up a clothing item to represent your island shelter!
Come visit us 11am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday!
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Come meet our furry friends who have been with us for a while. They have been patiently waiting for their home to come along!
Stop by to meet the cats Tues-Sun 11am-4pm, and call the shelter to set up a meet and greet for the dogs at (360) 378-2158.
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Queso,Dip,Kit Kat, & Scamp
Hey there, future fur-parents! We're Queso, Dip, Kit Kat, and Scampโyour soon-to-be favorite furry friends! Weโve been in our cozy isolation rooms, but guess what? Our big debut on the adoption floor is just around the corner! Swing by the shelter Tuesday-Sunday from 11 AM-4 PM to check us out. Our adoption team is eager to spill the beans on our adorable antics. Donโt miss out on your next cuddle buddy! ๐พโค๏ธ
National Black Dog Day
๐พ๐คThis October 1st, we celebrate National Black Dog Day, and there's no better way to honor this special occasion than by shining a spotlight on our sweet girl, Benna! With her soulful eyes and gentle spirit, Benna has captured the hearts of everyone at APS-FH since she first arrived in May 2023. As our beloved lobby dog, Benna is a true ambassador of love and joy, ready to greet every visitor with warmth and affection. She may have been waiting for her forever home for a while, but her spirit remains unbroken, and her capacity to love is boundless.๐ฅฐ
โจIf you're looking to add a loving companion to your life, come meet Benna! Sheโs eager to find a family who will appreciate her unique charm and unwavering loyalty. Visit us at the shelter Tuesday through Sunday 11am-4pm to connect with this incredible girl. Letโs make this National Black Dog Day a turning point for Benna and help her find the loving home she deserves! ๐คโจ
๐ธ๐พ Curious kittens on the prowl! Watch Magnus (Buff/White) and Kiwi (Black/White) tackle their new flower toy. Come meet these cuties and many more at APS-FH. When you adopt a kitten from us, theyโll be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and flea-treatedโready for their forever home! ๐ผ๐
โจ If you are interested in adopting any of our kittens please visit the shelter Tuesday-Sunday 11am-4pm. Donโt miss out on the purr-fect addition to your family! ๐ก
Giant Jewelry Sale at Treasure Hounds APSFHThus 8/30 - Sun 9/1: 11am-4pm. OVER 200 NEW PIECES!! Great for Halloween and Holiday shopping!
Come on in and support APS-FH with your purchase.
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐
๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ซ๐ข๐๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐
๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐งโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐
๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง!
Do you know how many pounds of dog food APS-FH goes through each year to feed our homeless puppies and dogs?
Please take a guess...and we'll post it here later today!
Hint: It is a lot! Our four-legged friends have healthy appetites. They also have special needs while being temporarily housed in kennels, waiting for their โforeverโ home.
Take for instance Bully sticks!
Chewing is a natural and necessary behavior for the health and well-being of dogs. Dogs that spend time in kennels are under a greater amount of stress. One of the ways to help alleviate that stress is through mental exercise such as chewing, food puzzles, and rewarding good behaviors. At the shelter, we use several different forms of enrichment items, including Bully sticks and Kongs.
Bully sticks are expensive, but they are one of the safest and easiest chew items to digest on the market. And the dogs LOVE them! We use over 500 Bully sticks a year, at a cost of $2.00 per stick. That equals $1,000 per year, just for Bully sticks alone!
As we mentioned earlier, we are again asking for your help to provide for our shelter animals. Food, along with beds, treats and toys needed for enrichment, are expensive.
Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 through the San Juan Island Community Foundation's County Fair giving Program. Our actual food and enrichment care budget totals almost $17,000 annually.
๐๐ญ ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ
๐ฆ Take a hot summer tip from Holli girl, and go take a dip to cool off! ๐ฆ
๐ Although all our shelter pups get access to the kiddie pool, no one loves it quite like Holli! As soon as sheโs let into the big yard, she runs right to it for a big olโ splash. Holliโs love for water doesnโt stop at pools, but weโve seen on field trips with her that the ocean is just as fun! Here is Holli at the beach! ๐
๐ Are you looking for a water enthusiast to come into your life and make things cooler & better than ever? Then look no further than Holli! ๐
Catsicles!
๐พAt APSFH, we understand the importance of keeping our furry friends cool during the hot summer months. That's why we have introduced a new way for our cats to beat the heat - catsicles! These fun and refreshing treats are not only easy to make at home, but also provide long-lasting enrichment for your feline companions.
To make these cool treats, simply insert a popsicle stick into a squeezable cat treat tube and pop it in the freezer. Once frozen, your cat will have a delicious and fun way to stay cool and entertained. And the best part? No mess!
Pictured in the video below are Panther and Canuck. They are currently available for adoption! If you are interested in any of our kittens, please stop by the shelter for a visit. ๐ฑ
Celebrating Nacho on #NachoTuesday ! Can we get this perfect boy adopted?
Amelia on her second field trip to the beach!
