Topic: Animals
Thank you from PADs
Written on June 6, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
All of us involved in Parkinson’s Alert Dogs (PADs for Parkinson’s) are profoundly grateful for the recent grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation. The funding was specifically from the San Juan Island Women’s Fund (a pooled Donor Advised Fund), several other Donor Advised Funds, and a private pass-through donation in support of our Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 5, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
O.K. That does it. I’ve been enchanting visitors at the animal shelter for months now with my adorable antics and exceptionally wonderful personality. Still no takers. If someone doesn’t adopt me soon I’m going to ship myself off to my cousin’s house in Omaha. The last time I checked, that was in Nebraska. I’m going Continue Reading
PADs for Parkinson’s
Written on June 4, 2017 at 8:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lisa Holt, of San Juan Island Dog Training is working with a team of volunteers to train dogs to “sniff out” Parkinson’s Disease. They are the first to do this in the United States. It all began when news broke several years ago of a woman in Scotland, Joy Milne, who could “smell” Parkinson’s disease. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi there. My name is Peanut. I got my name because just a few months ago when I was a kitten, I looked just like a peanut. True story. Now that I’m a teenager I look more like a sleek, handsome movie star cat, but everyone still calls me Peanut. What can I say? People Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Tim Spaulding was the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the month for April. Tim has been a regular dog-walker and kennel assistant at the animal shelter for several months and has made many furry friends in the process! Thanks so much for your time and commitment to Continue Reading
Let Wildlife Be Wild
Written on May 23, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do your part to protect our island wildlife San Juan Island National Historical Park provides habitat for many species of animals. When you visit the park, you are visiting their home. The choices you make have a direct effect on the wild animals that live here. By following the simple steps listed here you can Continue Reading
Congratulations to San Juan Safaris
Written on May 22, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours Awarded Best-Eco Adventure Tour in the Pacific Northwest For the second year in a row, San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours is voted Best Eco-Adventure in the Pacific Northwest by Seattle King 5 and voters in their annual “Best of Pacific Northwest Escapes” viewer polls. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 22, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The key to a happy life is taking time to smell the flowers, my friends. At least that’s what I always say. I’m Lucy, and as the great Blanche Dubois once said, “I’ve always relied on the kindness of strangers”. The two who rescued me from the streets of Mexico and brought me here to Continue Reading
It’s All the Buzz!
Written on May 19, 2017 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 San Juan County Fair… It’s All the Buzz! This year, it’s all about the bees! Come “bee” a part of the fun and mark your calendars for the 2017 Fair, the 16th through 19th of August. This year’s poster artist, Ryanne Pluff, a senior from Friday Harbor High School came up with the poster Continue Reading
Transient Orca Encounter
Written on May 17, 2017 at 10:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Traci Walter, Naturalist and Photographer for Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours shares this awesome video from yesterday up at the north end of the island. Thanks Traci! Hey San Juan update! I just wanted to share yesterday’s encounter with you! This was taken on the north shore of San Juan Island. Hope all is Continue Reading
Endangered Species Day
Written on May 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Southern Resident Killer Whales will be recognized in a display on the San Juan County Courthouse and Council Chamber lawns on Endangered Species Day, Friday, May 19th. There will be 86 orca whale dorsal fins displayed representing the 78 living free members of the Southern Resident Killer Whale J, K and L pods, plus the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Prieta, Queen of the Animal Protection Society and Thief of Hearts. My idol, the great Queen Latifah once said, “Let your inner Queen’s voice come through loud and clear. Be strong, be authentic, be you, and you’ll do her proud.” That pretty much sums up how I see things. I’m trying hard to Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Says Thanks
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow Thanks Women’s Fund and SJI Community Foundation The staff and board at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center are deeply grateful to the San Juan Island Community Foundation and the San Juan Island Women’s Fund for their support. The Women’s Fund has generously donated funds to provide food and medical care to the injured Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 8, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kittens, kittens, kittens! Head on down to Crazy Larry’s “Mile-0-Kittens” for this season’s new arrivals! We’ve got your tabby kittens. We’ve got your sleek black kittens, your long-haired kittens and your short-haired kittens. These beauties have very low mileage, and are ready to snuggle right off the lot…. Check out our fantastic low, low rates! Continue Reading
Birding with Barbara Jensen
Written on May 3, 2017 at 4:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Next Wednesday, May 10th at 7 pm at the Library, noted bird expert Barbara Jensen of San Juan Islands Audubon will give an introduction to basic birdwatching: how, what, when, and where to look at birds on San Juan Island! And also, just added – Barbara invites you to an event this weekend. Here she Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow News
Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fawns are on the way! Most of the local deer give birth to their fawns in early to mid May, but a few arrive in late April. There may already be tiny spotted fawns hiding in the woodland or even in your yard! For the first couple of weeks, fawns aren’t strong enough to follow Continue Reading
Thank you from PADs
Written on June 6, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
All of us involved in Parkinson’s Alert Dogs (PADs for Parkinson’s) are profoundly grateful for the recent grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation. The funding was specifically from the San Juan Island Women’s Fund (a pooled Donor Advised Fund), several other Donor Advised Funds, and a private pass-through donation in support of our Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 5, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
O.K. That does it. I’ve been enchanting visitors at the animal shelter for months now with my adorable antics and exceptionally wonderful personality. Still no takers. If someone doesn’t adopt me soon I’m going to ship myself off to my cousin’s house in Omaha. The last time I checked, that was in Nebraska. I’m going Continue Reading
PADs for Parkinson’s
Written on June 4, 2017 at 8:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lisa Holt, of San Juan Island Dog Training is working with a team of volunteers to train dogs to “sniff out” Parkinson’s Disease. They are the first to do this in the United States. It all began when news broke several years ago of a woman in Scotland, Joy Milne, who could “smell” Parkinson’s disease. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi there. My name is Peanut. I got my name because just a few months ago when I was a kitten, I looked just like a peanut. True story. Now that I’m a teenager I look more like a sleek, handsome movie star cat, but everyone still calls me Peanut. What can I say? People Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Tim Spaulding was the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the month for April. Tim has been a regular dog-walker and kennel assistant at the animal shelter for several months and has made many furry friends in the process! Thanks so much for your time and commitment to Continue Reading
Let Wildlife Be Wild
Written on May 23, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do your part to protect our island wildlife San Juan Island National Historical Park provides habitat for many species of animals. When you visit the park, you are visiting their home. The choices you make have a direct effect on the wild animals that live here. By following the simple steps listed here you can Continue Reading
Congratulations to San Juan Safaris
Written on May 22, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours Awarded Best-Eco Adventure Tour in the Pacific Northwest For the second year in a row, San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours is voted Best Eco-Adventure in the Pacific Northwest by Seattle King 5 and voters in their annual “Best of Pacific Northwest Escapes” viewer polls. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 22, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The key to a happy life is taking time to smell the flowers, my friends. At least that’s what I always say. I’m Lucy, and as the great Blanche Dubois once said, “I’ve always relied on the kindness of strangers”. The two who rescued me from the streets of Mexico and brought me here to Continue Reading
It’s All the Buzz!
Written on May 19, 2017 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 San Juan County Fair… It’s All the Buzz! This year, it’s all about the bees! Come “bee” a part of the fun and mark your calendars for the 2017 Fair, the 16th through 19th of August. This year’s poster artist, Ryanne Pluff, a senior from Friday Harbor High School came up with the poster Continue Reading
Transient Orca Encounter
Written on May 17, 2017 at 10:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Traci Walter, Naturalist and Photographer for Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours shares this awesome video from yesterday up at the north end of the island. Thanks Traci! Hey San Juan update! I just wanted to share yesterday’s encounter with you! This was taken on the north shore of San Juan Island. Hope all is Continue Reading
Endangered Species Day
Written on May 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Southern Resident Killer Whales will be recognized in a display on the San Juan County Courthouse and Council Chamber lawns on Endangered Species Day, Friday, May 19th. There will be 86 orca whale dorsal fins displayed representing the 78 living free members of the Southern Resident Killer Whale J, K and L pods, plus the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Prieta, Queen of the Animal Protection Society and Thief of Hearts. My idol, the great Queen Latifah once said, “Let your inner Queen’s voice come through loud and clear. Be strong, be authentic, be you, and you’ll do her proud.” That pretty much sums up how I see things. I’m trying hard to Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Says Thanks
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow Thanks Women’s Fund and SJI Community Foundation The staff and board at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center are deeply grateful to the San Juan Island Community Foundation and the San Juan Island Women’s Fund for their support. The Women’s Fund has generously donated funds to provide food and medical care to the injured Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 8, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kittens, kittens, kittens! Head on down to Crazy Larry’s “Mile-0-Kittens” for this season’s new arrivals! We’ve got your tabby kittens. We’ve got your sleek black kittens, your long-haired kittens and your short-haired kittens. These beauties have very low mileage, and are ready to snuggle right off the lot…. Check out our fantastic low, low rates! Continue Reading
Birding with Barbara Jensen
Written on May 3, 2017 at 4:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Next Wednesday, May 10th at 7 pm at the Library, noted bird expert Barbara Jensen of San Juan Islands Audubon will give an introduction to basic birdwatching: how, what, when, and where to look at birds on San Juan Island! And also, just added – Barbara invites you to an event this weekend. Here she Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow News
Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fawns are on the way! Most of the local deer give birth to their fawns in early to mid May, but a few arrive in late April. There may already be tiny spotted fawns hiding in the woodland or even in your yard! For the first couple of weeks, fawns aren’t strong enough to follow Continue Reading