Topic: Animals
Your Dose of “Awww” for Today
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares these photos of his new neighbors. In his words: “I have a momma fox with four babies living around the corner from my house. Though you might need your daily dose of “Awww”… Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Nature Notes – Never Underestimate A Salmon
Written on April 22, 2020 at 7:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Contributed by Jenny De Groot, MSc., Speckled Trout Consulting, LLC One lesson learned is that you should never underestimate salmon. They find ways to get up waterfalls, slip through nets too small to do so, and apparently, spawn when you never imagined they would. Nearly five months since the first sighting of spawners, coho fry Continue Reading
COVID-19 Crisis Increases Gratitude for Greenspace and Highlights Need to Leash Dogs
Written on April 10, 2020 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Land Bank Preserves remain open despite other public land closures because we believe people need access to nature close to home, especially when nothing else in life seems normal. Early evidence suggests that dogs don’t spread COVID-19. However, current social distancing rules apply to both people and their pets. To that end, we want to Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Has a Financial Need
Written on April 6, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are all experiencing the COVID-19 crisis. Doctors and nurses are working around the clock to save lives. Grocery store workers are on the front line keeping everyone fed. People are staying at home to help prevent the spread of the virus. At the same time many businesses are closed and over 6 million people Continue Reading
Pet Food Pantry Program Robbed! Community Steps Up
Written on March 17, 2020 at 11:38 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from the Animal Protection Society, a harrowing story with a happy ending… If you do not know, sometime between Friday 2/28 and Wednesday 3/4 the APS-FH Pet Food Pantry Program, that serves San Juan Island families who struggle to feed their furry family members, was robbed. Volunteers arrived Wednesday morning and were shocked Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 9, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Single, mostly-white female seeks companionship, snacks and fashion advice from a like-minded individual. If you like spunky girls who are fond of treats and like to dress up for fancy occasions, we should meet. I’m Jackie-O…a fancy, yet simple girl. I like snuggling on the sofa, reading Bride magazines and watching British murder mysteries on Continue Reading
Volunteers of the Month: Melina and Ottilie
Written on March 5, 2020 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Melina Lagios and her canine companion, Ottilie are the March Volunteers of the Month. Melina and Ottilie have been volunteering at the shelter for several months for doggie play dates and socialization. Thanks so much, Melina and Ottilie, for making a difference in Continue Reading
APSFH’s 13th Annual Mardi Paws “Spay”Ghetti Dinner
Written on February 28, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Sonja Webster and the Islands Veterinary Clinic staff were some of the over 100 San Juan Island community members to celebrate World Spay Day, Mardi Paw style, at the Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor’s 13th Annual “Spay”ghetti Dinner at the Mullis Center on Tuesday, February 25th. Event highlights included the delicious “spay”ghetti, Caesar Continue Reading
Mardi Paws ‘Spay-Ghetti’ Dinner
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
APS-FH Celebrates World Spay Day with Mardi Paws Themed 13th Annual ‘Spay-Ghetti’ Dinner Tuesday, February 25th Every February shelters and pet rescue organizations world-wide celebrate Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and World Spay Day on the last Tuesday in February. Synonymous with love, February is the perfect time to reflect and celebrate the importance of spaying and Continue Reading
APS-FH Surgical Suite – First Surgeries
Written on February 11, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor (APS-FH) held its first surgeries in the shelter’s newly completed Surgical Suite on Tuesday, February 5. Two successful neuters were performed back-to-back by APS-FH Veterinarian Dr. Merriss Waters with assistance by APS-FH Lead Animal Care Technician Dyan Shober. The two young dogs, “Monkey” and “Mr. Magoo,” are recovering Continue Reading
FHHS Students Promote Tardigrade
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership between students at Friday Harbor High School, Riverday School in Spokane, Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, along with Lynn Bahrych from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Katie Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
How would like your own personal Cat Cafe, right in the comfort of your very own home? Just think, it would be open at your convenience, serve your favorite drinks and snacks, and always be stocked with your exact choice in books and just the right shows. Wouldn’t it be perfect if the cat there is Continue Reading
Volunteer Of The Month
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Julie Duke is February’s Volunteer of the Month. Julie is a graduate of NW School of Animal Massage, and a licensed LAMP and SAMP. She brings her talents of massage to help relieve the stress of shelter life, helping our dogs feel relaxed, Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Rachel Carney is January’s Volunteer of the Month. Rachel has been a loyal volunteer and spends much of her time pampering the shelter cats and helping with the cleaning. Thanks so much, Rachel, for making a difference in the lives of shelter animals. Continue Reading
Vaccine Clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Written on February 1, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills and in accordance with the state veterinarian’s requirements, Dr. Alicia McLaughlin, a veterinarian from the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine (CBEAM) in Bothell, WA, will be offering a vaccine clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) for the San Juan Islands: Date: February 11th Location: Islands Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 27, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Is it my eternal optimism or am I sensing spring in the air? Oh, those fabulous days ahead! I can see it now… Walking on the beach, running at the dog park, sniffing other dogs… Oops, that was my joke of the late-night audience. So, moving quickly on, let me tell you a little Continue Reading
Your Dose of “Awww” for Today
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares these photos of his new neighbors. In his words: “I have a momma fox with four babies living around the corner from my house. Though you might need your daily dose of “Awww”… Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Nature Notes – Never Underestimate A Salmon
Written on April 22, 2020 at 7:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Contributed by Jenny De Groot, MSc., Speckled Trout Consulting, LLC One lesson learned is that you should never underestimate salmon. They find ways to get up waterfalls, slip through nets too small to do so, and apparently, spawn when you never imagined they would. Nearly five months since the first sighting of spawners, coho fry Continue Reading
COVID-19 Crisis Increases Gratitude for Greenspace and Highlights Need to Leash Dogs
Written on April 10, 2020 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Land Bank Preserves remain open despite other public land closures because we believe people need access to nature close to home, especially when nothing else in life seems normal. Early evidence suggests that dogs don’t spread COVID-19. However, current social distancing rules apply to both people and their pets. To that end, we want to Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Has a Financial Need
Written on April 6, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are all experiencing the COVID-19 crisis. Doctors and nurses are working around the clock to save lives. Grocery store workers are on the front line keeping everyone fed. People are staying at home to help prevent the spread of the virus. At the same time many businesses are closed and over 6 million people Continue Reading
Pet Food Pantry Program Robbed! Community Steps Up
Written on March 17, 2020 at 11:38 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from the Animal Protection Society, a harrowing story with a happy ending… If you do not know, sometime between Friday 2/28 and Wednesday 3/4 the APS-FH Pet Food Pantry Program, that serves San Juan Island families who struggle to feed their furry family members, was robbed. Volunteers arrived Wednesday morning and were shocked Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 9, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Single, mostly-white female seeks companionship, snacks and fashion advice from a like-minded individual. If you like spunky girls who are fond of treats and like to dress up for fancy occasions, we should meet. I’m Jackie-O…a fancy, yet simple girl. I like snuggling on the sofa, reading Bride magazines and watching British murder mysteries on Continue Reading
Volunteers of the Month: Melina and Ottilie
Written on March 5, 2020 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Melina Lagios and her canine companion, Ottilie are the March Volunteers of the Month. Melina and Ottilie have been volunteering at the shelter for several months for doggie play dates and socialization. Thanks so much, Melina and Ottilie, for making a difference in Continue Reading
APSFH’s 13th Annual Mardi Paws “Spay”Ghetti Dinner
Written on February 28, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Sonja Webster and the Islands Veterinary Clinic staff were some of the over 100 San Juan Island community members to celebrate World Spay Day, Mardi Paw style, at the Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor’s 13th Annual “Spay”ghetti Dinner at the Mullis Center on Tuesday, February 25th. Event highlights included the delicious “spay”ghetti, Caesar Continue Reading
Mardi Paws ‘Spay-Ghetti’ Dinner
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
APS-FH Celebrates World Spay Day with Mardi Paws Themed 13th Annual ‘Spay-Ghetti’ Dinner Tuesday, February 25th Every February shelters and pet rescue organizations world-wide celebrate Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and World Spay Day on the last Tuesday in February. Synonymous with love, February is the perfect time to reflect and celebrate the importance of spaying and Continue Reading
APS-FH Surgical Suite – First Surgeries
Written on February 11, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor (APS-FH) held its first surgeries in the shelter’s newly completed Surgical Suite on Tuesday, February 5. Two successful neuters were performed back-to-back by APS-FH Veterinarian Dr. Merriss Waters with assistance by APS-FH Lead Animal Care Technician Dyan Shober. The two young dogs, “Monkey” and “Mr. Magoo,” are recovering Continue Reading
FHHS Students Promote Tardigrade
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership between students at Friday Harbor High School, Riverday School in Spokane, Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, along with Lynn Bahrych from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Katie Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
How would like your own personal Cat Cafe, right in the comfort of your very own home? Just think, it would be open at your convenience, serve your favorite drinks and snacks, and always be stocked with your exact choice in books and just the right shows. Wouldn’t it be perfect if the cat there is Continue Reading
Volunteer Of The Month
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Julie Duke is February’s Volunteer of the Month. Julie is a graduate of NW School of Animal Massage, and a licensed LAMP and SAMP. She brings her talents of massage to help relieve the stress of shelter life, helping our dogs feel relaxed, Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Rachel Carney is January’s Volunteer of the Month. Rachel has been a loyal volunteer and spends much of her time pampering the shelter cats and helping with the cleaning. Thanks so much, Rachel, for making a difference in the lives of shelter animals. Continue Reading
Vaccine Clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Written on February 1, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills and in accordance with the state veterinarian’s requirements, Dr. Alicia McLaughlin, a veterinarian from the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine (CBEAM) in Bothell, WA, will be offering a vaccine clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) for the San Juan Islands: Date: February 11th Location: Islands Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 27, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Is it my eternal optimism or am I sensing spring in the air? Oh, those fabulous days ahead! I can see it now… Walking on the beach, running at the dog park, sniffing other dogs… Oops, that was my joke of the late-night audience. So, moving quickly on, let me tell you a little Continue Reading