Topic: Animals
Pet of the Week: Cookie
Written on October 6, 2021 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Y’all have any sweet tea?” No, sorry Cookie, we think you’re sweet enough as it is! This little Southern Gal flew all the way from Louisiana just after the devastation of Hurricane Ida hit her home state – now she is looking for a fresh start here in the Pacific Northwest! Cookie definitely has that Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on October 2, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to present Marko O’Connor as APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for October 2021. Marko connected with APS-FH through our home furnishings resale store, “Treasure Hounds”. After purchasing a table and chair set, Marko noticed a couple struggling to get their own purchase into their car. He Continue Reading
Seals Away!
Written on October 1, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
All four of the Harbor Seal pups we cared for throughout summer were released on Sept 11, 2021. These pups were all brought to Wolf Hollow by San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network in late June and July, but they came from different parts of the county. The first orphaned/separated pup was found on Continue Reading
State Board Awards $21 Million in Grants to Aid Salmon Recovery
Written on September 24, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board today announced the award of $21 million in grants across the state to aid in salmon recovery. The grants, given annually, went to 105 projects in 29 of the state’s 39 counties. The grants will pay for work to restore salmon habitat, including repairing degraded habitat in rivers, Continue Reading
Remembering Momo
Written on September 21, 2021 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the beginning to the end… always Momo. Momo was a unique kitty. Momo was born wearing a tuxedo, raised on San Juan Island, and was lucky enough to be loved by multiple families. Although a little aloof and arrogant some adjectives to describe him would include dapper, confident, and well-dressed. His first owners, Rina Continue Reading
Forage Fish Habitat Restoration
Written on September 20, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local shoreline habitat restoration actions support marine food webs It was an exciting week for local forage fish and out-migrating juvenile salmon as Friends of the San Juans and the Salmon Point Community have successfully restored priority shoreline habitat along their local beach. At the south end of Lopez Island, two areas of failed rock Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 17, 2021 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hoot, meow, hoot, hooooo?! Don’t look so surprised. Haven’t you ever seen an OwlCat? Well, we hadn’t either, not until Shakira flew into the shelter late one evening and graced us with her rare presence! This marvelous hybrid is a sight to behold and will likely have you bowing down to her in submission as Continue Reading
Governor Appoints Former State Agency Director to Salmon Recovery Funding Board
Written on September 14, 2021 at 10:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Olympia – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Kaleen Cottingham, a life-long Washington resident, to serve on the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Cottingham, of Olympia, recently retired as the director of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, which provides support to the Governor-appointed Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 10, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s not to love about our Lady Libby? From her lopsided ears and her smiling crooked face, to her sideways body launches and Buckin’ Bronco-roos; She is sure to secure a place in anyone’s heart whom she graces with her affection. Since arriving from Mexico, Libby continues to surprise us with her growth, quirky ways Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteers of the Month
Written on September 5, 2021 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Jon and Kris Zerby as the APS-FH Volunteers of the Month for September 2021. Jon Zerby is currently an APS-FH Board Member, but this husband-and-wife duo have been volunteering for APS-FH for many years; before Jon served on the board; even before APS-FH had Continue Reading
Pet(s) of the Week: Wooster & Jeeves
Written on September 2, 2021 at 10:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Care for a cup of tea? This notorious dynamic duo is sure to add charming character to your home. Bachelor Wooster and his talented valet, Jeeves have found themselves navigating the cat-societal mishaps of San Juan Island. You see, somehow they both ended up in a cat trap together and were labeled as pesky “ferals,” Continue Reading
What the Gull? News from Wolf Hollow
Written on August 31, 2021 at 8:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see thousands of gulls on the shore or in the water around the San Juans right now. It would be easy to dismiss them as “just a bunch of seagulls”, but next time you see a flock of gulls, take a closer look. Are there different sizes of gulls? Do they have different Continue Reading
In Loving Memory of Connor
Written on August 27, 2021 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
All the animals that come through our shelter doors are cherished and loved. We honor and remember every pet that we have touched – doing our best to give them happy endings to the unfortunate circumstances that brought them into the system. Occasionally, there are pets who manage to beat all the odds stacked against Continue Reading
Killer Whale “Peanut Head”
Written on August 26, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Center for Whale Research shares this story… What is it, when does it happen, and what are the causes? Several weeks ago, K21, the oldest male killer whale (orca) in the Southern Resident community, was photographed and videoed in a state of severe emaciation, showing an extreme version of what killer whale researchers sometimes Continue Reading
Boaters Play Critical Role in Protecting Endangered Whales
Written on August 24, 2021 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. – Labor Day weekend is approaching, the last hurrah for many summer boaters before buckling down for the fall. As scores of vessels take to local waterways over the holiday, it’s an important time to stay vigilant and keep safe on the water. San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship calls on Continue Reading
Rafa is this Week’s Pet of the Week
Written on August 20, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for an enthusiastic, human-centric sidekick? Rafa is the type of dog that is going to look to his person before he makes any decisions. A real listener. Basically, if you’re in need of a personal, in-home therapist to vent your worries and woes to, then Rafa will be there for you. He will sit Continue Reading
Pet of the Week: Cookie
Written on October 6, 2021 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Y’all have any sweet tea?” No, sorry Cookie, we think you’re sweet enough as it is! This little Southern Gal flew all the way from Louisiana just after the devastation of Hurricane Ida hit her home state – now she is looking for a fresh start here in the Pacific Northwest! Cookie definitely has that Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on October 2, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to present Marko O’Connor as APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for October 2021. Marko connected with APS-FH through our home furnishings resale store, “Treasure Hounds”. After purchasing a table and chair set, Marko noticed a couple struggling to get their own purchase into their car. He Continue Reading
Seals Away!
Written on October 1, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
All four of the Harbor Seal pups we cared for throughout summer were released on Sept 11, 2021. These pups were all brought to Wolf Hollow by San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network in late June and July, but they came from different parts of the county. The first orphaned/separated pup was found on Continue Reading
State Board Awards $21 Million in Grants to Aid Salmon Recovery
Written on September 24, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board today announced the award of $21 million in grants across the state to aid in salmon recovery. The grants, given annually, went to 105 projects in 29 of the state’s 39 counties. The grants will pay for work to restore salmon habitat, including repairing degraded habitat in rivers, Continue Reading
Remembering Momo
Written on September 21, 2021 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the beginning to the end… always Momo. Momo was a unique kitty. Momo was born wearing a tuxedo, raised on San Juan Island, and was lucky enough to be loved by multiple families. Although a little aloof and arrogant some adjectives to describe him would include dapper, confident, and well-dressed. His first owners, Rina Continue Reading
Forage Fish Habitat Restoration
Written on September 20, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local shoreline habitat restoration actions support marine food webs It was an exciting week for local forage fish and out-migrating juvenile salmon as Friends of the San Juans and the Salmon Point Community have successfully restored priority shoreline habitat along their local beach. At the south end of Lopez Island, two areas of failed rock Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 17, 2021 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hoot, meow, hoot, hooooo?! Don’t look so surprised. Haven’t you ever seen an OwlCat? Well, we hadn’t either, not until Shakira flew into the shelter late one evening and graced us with her rare presence! This marvelous hybrid is a sight to behold and will likely have you bowing down to her in submission as Continue Reading
Governor Appoints Former State Agency Director to Salmon Recovery Funding Board
Written on September 14, 2021 at 10:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Olympia – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Kaleen Cottingham, a life-long Washington resident, to serve on the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Cottingham, of Olympia, recently retired as the director of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, which provides support to the Governor-appointed Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 10, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s not to love about our Lady Libby? From her lopsided ears and her smiling crooked face, to her sideways body launches and Buckin’ Bronco-roos; She is sure to secure a place in anyone’s heart whom she graces with her affection. Since arriving from Mexico, Libby continues to surprise us with her growth, quirky ways Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteers of the Month
Written on September 5, 2021 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Jon and Kris Zerby as the APS-FH Volunteers of the Month for September 2021. Jon Zerby is currently an APS-FH Board Member, but this husband-and-wife duo have been volunteering for APS-FH for many years; before Jon served on the board; even before APS-FH had Continue Reading
Pet(s) of the Week: Wooster & Jeeves
Written on September 2, 2021 at 10:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Care for a cup of tea? This notorious dynamic duo is sure to add charming character to your home. Bachelor Wooster and his talented valet, Jeeves have found themselves navigating the cat-societal mishaps of San Juan Island. You see, somehow they both ended up in a cat trap together and were labeled as pesky “ferals,” Continue Reading
What the Gull? News from Wolf Hollow
Written on August 31, 2021 at 8:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see thousands of gulls on the shore or in the water around the San Juans right now. It would be easy to dismiss them as “just a bunch of seagulls”, but next time you see a flock of gulls, take a closer look. Are there different sizes of gulls? Do they have different Continue Reading
In Loving Memory of Connor
Written on August 27, 2021 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
All the animals that come through our shelter doors are cherished and loved. We honor and remember every pet that we have touched – doing our best to give them happy endings to the unfortunate circumstances that brought them into the system. Occasionally, there are pets who manage to beat all the odds stacked against Continue Reading
Killer Whale “Peanut Head”
Written on August 26, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Center for Whale Research shares this story… What is it, when does it happen, and what are the causes? Several weeks ago, K21, the oldest male killer whale (orca) in the Southern Resident community, was photographed and videoed in a state of severe emaciation, showing an extreme version of what killer whale researchers sometimes Continue Reading
Boaters Play Critical Role in Protecting Endangered Whales
Written on August 24, 2021 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. – Labor Day weekend is approaching, the last hurrah for many summer boaters before buckling down for the fall. As scores of vessels take to local waterways over the holiday, it’s an important time to stay vigilant and keep safe on the water. San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship calls on Continue Reading
Rafa is this Week’s Pet of the Week
Written on August 20, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for an enthusiastic, human-centric sidekick? Rafa is the type of dog that is going to look to his person before he makes any decisions. A real listener. Basically, if you’re in need of a personal, in-home therapist to vent your worries and woes to, then Rafa will be there for you. He will sit Continue Reading