Topic: Animals
Sperm Whale in Haro Strait
Written on April 2, 2018 at 11:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this notice about a recent sighting near Turn Point on Stuart Island… Over the weekend, members of the Pacific Whale Watch Association captured photos and hydrophone audio of the first-ever sperm whale spotted in inland waters in Washington state and the first ever seen by whale watching tours in Washington’s Salish Sea. The whale Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Hermione and Harry. We just got those names and we like them a great deal. We were just hours away from losing our lives at the big animal shelter in California where we were taken as strays. At that shelter they don’t bother naming stray Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Someone very wise once said, “Women and cats will do as they please. Men and Dogs should just get used to the idea.” My name is Smudge, and I wholeheartedly agree. If you are looking for a friend to join you in doing as you please, we should meet. I’ll be at the animal shelter Continue Reading
Biggs vs. Stellers
Written on March 21, 2018 at 6:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) shares this video which was shot by member Western Prince Whale Watching. The video was captured this week off of Spieden Island and it shows the T2C family of Bigg’s Killer Whales hunting a Steller Sea Lion. At about 2:54 into the video, a group of 20+ Steller Sea Lions Continue Reading
Local Students Celebrate Poetry Month
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park, along with students from Stillpoint School and Spring Street International School, celebrate the “Year of the Bird” for National Poetry Month. Beginning April 1st, the Land Bank’s Westside Lake trail loop at Limekiln Preserve will feature bird-inspired poems written by students Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 16, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The staff and four-legged residents of the animal shelter are pleased to announce Conrad Bormann is March’s Volunteer of the Month for The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Conrad is a frequent visitor to the animal shelter, where he spends his time walking dogs, cleaning kennels, and doing odd jobs to help out. He Continue Reading
Got Video?
Written on March 15, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Erin Corra is on the hunt for some video. Do you have any to share? Here’s her request… Hello and happy almost spring, Curious if you have any decent mp4 footage of surface activity of these critters…. We are on the mad hunt to update the video station at Lime Kiln’s Interpretive Center. Credit will Continue Reading
Music & Dance Benefit for Island Haven Animal Sanctuary
Written on March 14, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us Saturday, March 24th 7:00 PM or Sunday, March 25th 2:00 PM for a dance and music performance to benefit Island Haven Animal Sanctuary, a volunteer run, non-profit retirement home for farm animals and horses on San Juan Island. (http://www.islandhaven.org/) Both shows will feature ballet and modern dance performed by teen and adult Continue Reading
2018 Marks Wolf Hollow’s 35th Anniversary!
Written on March 12, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to your generous donation of time, talent, financial gifts and endless encouragement over the years, together, we’ve helped more than 17,700 injured and orphaned animals. We’re so grateful! Please join us at our annual Open House event Saturday, March 31st from 11 am to 3 pm at 284 Boyce Road on San Juan Island. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
“I didn’t choose the thug life. The thug life chose me.” That’s the name of my new memoir, due out later this spring. My name is Finnegan, and I grew up on the mean streets of Friday Harbor. More specifically, the parking lot behind The Village at the Harbor. I survived on mice and scraps Continue Reading
Open by Appointment Only
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the removal of trees on Port property south of the airport runway, the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor announces they will be open by-appointment-only during the period between Monday, March 12 and Monday, March 25. The shelter will not be able to accept surrendered pets during this time. If you find Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well. It isn’t going to throw itself. I know, because I’ve been watching it for a long time, and it hasn’t moved a bit. I’m pretty sure it’s afraid of me. If you wouldn’t mind stopping by and throwing it about one thousand times, I’d be most grateful. I promise to bring it back promptly, Continue Reading
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Statistics show that 7 out of 10 people are more willing to adopt a kitten than an adult or senior cat. What’s up with that nonsense? As a proud senior cat, I find this hard to believe. My name is Blossom and I’ve been waiting here at the animal shelter for a very long time, Continue Reading
Spayghetti Dinner
Written on February 24, 2018 at 7:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will hold it’s annual “Spaygetti Dinner”, Tuesday, February 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 at The Mullis Center. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available, as well as no-host beer and wine. This annual event coincides with Continue Reading
Orca Protection & Rescue
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
“I’ve had enough and I just can’t do this anymore.” After 15-years as a whale watch tour operator, Captain Alan “Hobbes” Buchanan’s passion for whales has led him to create Orca Protection & Rescue, a new organization aimed at helping to save the whales and wildlife of the Salish Sea. Orca Protection & Rescue will Continue Reading
Sperm Whale in Haro Strait
Written on April 2, 2018 at 11:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this notice about a recent sighting near Turn Point on Stuart Island… Over the weekend, members of the Pacific Whale Watch Association captured photos and hydrophone audio of the first-ever sperm whale spotted in inland waters in Washington state and the first ever seen by whale watching tours in Washington’s Salish Sea. The whale Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Hermione and Harry. We just got those names and we like them a great deal. We were just hours away from losing our lives at the big animal shelter in California where we were taken as strays. At that shelter they don’t bother naming stray Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Someone very wise once said, “Women and cats will do as they please. Men and Dogs should just get used to the idea.” My name is Smudge, and I wholeheartedly agree. If you are looking for a friend to join you in doing as you please, we should meet. I’ll be at the animal shelter Continue Reading
Biggs vs. Stellers
Written on March 21, 2018 at 6:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) shares this video which was shot by member Western Prince Whale Watching. The video was captured this week off of Spieden Island and it shows the T2C family of Bigg’s Killer Whales hunting a Steller Sea Lion. At about 2:54 into the video, a group of 20+ Steller Sea Lions Continue Reading
Local Students Celebrate Poetry Month
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park, along with students from Stillpoint School and Spring Street International School, celebrate the “Year of the Bird” for National Poetry Month. Beginning April 1st, the Land Bank’s Westside Lake trail loop at Limekiln Preserve will feature bird-inspired poems written by students Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 16, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The staff and four-legged residents of the animal shelter are pleased to announce Conrad Bormann is March’s Volunteer of the Month for The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Conrad is a frequent visitor to the animal shelter, where he spends his time walking dogs, cleaning kennels, and doing odd jobs to help out. He Continue Reading
Got Video?
Written on March 15, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Erin Corra is on the hunt for some video. Do you have any to share? Here’s her request… Hello and happy almost spring, Curious if you have any decent mp4 footage of surface activity of these critters…. We are on the mad hunt to update the video station at Lime Kiln’s Interpretive Center. Credit will Continue Reading
Music & Dance Benefit for Island Haven Animal Sanctuary
Written on March 14, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us Saturday, March 24th 7:00 PM or Sunday, March 25th 2:00 PM for a dance and music performance to benefit Island Haven Animal Sanctuary, a volunteer run, non-profit retirement home for farm animals and horses on San Juan Island. (http://www.islandhaven.org/) Both shows will feature ballet and modern dance performed by teen and adult Continue Reading
2018 Marks Wolf Hollow’s 35th Anniversary!
Written on March 12, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to your generous donation of time, talent, financial gifts and endless encouragement over the years, together, we’ve helped more than 17,700 injured and orphaned animals. We’re so grateful! Please join us at our annual Open House event Saturday, March 31st from 11 am to 3 pm at 284 Boyce Road on San Juan Island. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
“I didn’t choose the thug life. The thug life chose me.” That’s the name of my new memoir, due out later this spring. My name is Finnegan, and I grew up on the mean streets of Friday Harbor. More specifically, the parking lot behind The Village at the Harbor. I survived on mice and scraps Continue Reading
Open by Appointment Only
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the removal of trees on Port property south of the airport runway, the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor announces they will be open by-appointment-only during the period between Monday, March 12 and Monday, March 25. The shelter will not be able to accept surrendered pets during this time. If you find Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well. It isn’t going to throw itself. I know, because I’ve been watching it for a long time, and it hasn’t moved a bit. I’m pretty sure it’s afraid of me. If you wouldn’t mind stopping by and throwing it about one thousand times, I’d be most grateful. I promise to bring it back promptly, Continue Reading
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Statistics show that 7 out of 10 people are more willing to adopt a kitten than an adult or senior cat. What’s up with that nonsense? As a proud senior cat, I find this hard to believe. My name is Blossom and I’ve been waiting here at the animal shelter for a very long time, Continue Reading
Spayghetti Dinner
Written on February 24, 2018 at 7:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will hold it’s annual “Spaygetti Dinner”, Tuesday, February 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 at The Mullis Center. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available, as well as no-host beer and wine. This annual event coincides with Continue Reading
Orca Protection & Rescue
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
“I’ve had enough and I just can’t do this anymore.” After 15-years as a whale watch tour operator, Captain Alan “Hobbes” Buchanan’s passion for whales has led him to create Orca Protection & Rescue, a new organization aimed at helping to save the whales and wildlife of the Salish Sea. Orca Protection & Rescue will Continue Reading