Topic: Animals
Pet of the Week
Written on May 1, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Hawk. I’m 8 months old and I live at the animal shelter in Friday Harbor. I enjoy playing with my friends, napping in the sunshine and writing Haiku poetry. Here is one I just wrote: The sun is shining I like peanut butter cookies You should rub my belly There’s plenty of Continue Reading
An Opportunity to Help the Orcas
Written on April 28, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Val and Leslie Veirs share this announcement with you… Dear family and friends, Leslie and I are writing to let you know that Scott is taking a big step to try to improve our long-term efforts to help the whales. For 15 years we have installed and maintained a network of hydrophones and streamed, via Continue Reading
Letter about the Horse Barn
Written on April 28, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we have this letter from Nancy Ballmann… I am pleased to announce that the work will start on the barn again. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jennifer Allen at the fairgrounds. We will soon be looking for volunteers to help with this project again Continue Reading
New Digs for APS-FH
Written on April 25, 2017 at 9:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
A little wind and rain didn’t deter around 75 people from attending the historic ground-breaking ceremony for the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor’s New Home-New Hope Shelter Project on Saturday afternoon. The event took place under festival tents, featuring display boards outlining the 35-year history of the animal shelter, as well as information about Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 24, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Barnaby and once again, I have grown weary of your tedious talk, talk, talk. You say you “love cats”. You tell me you have socks with cats on them and you have mentioned more than once how nice it would be to have a feline companion. I also happen to know you own a Continue Reading
Help A Horse Day
Written on April 20, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Haven Animal Sanctuary Celebrates ASPCA Help A Horse Day – April 23rd, 1pm-5pm Community support needed for chance to win up to $25,000 ASPCA grant to help save more horses Island Haven Animal Sanctuary will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 17, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Single White & Black Male seeks long term relationship with someone who likes the same things I do… McDonald’s drive-thru windows, playing with other dogs, sniffing cats from behind, going for walks, a soft, cozy bed and frequent belly rubs. My name is “Mash” and I’ve been told I’m perfect in every way. Don’t be Continue Reading
Yappy Hour
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to join the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor at the Rumor Mill next Wednesday, April 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 for another fun evening of delicious Yappetizers and luscious Libations guaranteed to make your tail wag! You’ll have a chance to win some terrific raffle prizes too! A generous portion of your Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alright everyone, that’s enough of the paparazzi-thing for now. I’ll sign autographs later, but no more photos for a while, o.k.? In case you don’t recognize me, I’m Dave. Yes, that’s right, “The Dave”. International celebrity, model and spokescat for “CQ Magazine”. Trust me, it isn’t easy being this handsome and popular. Ask George Clooney. Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow to Resume Marine Mammal Rehab Program
Written on April 5, 2017 at 1:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Resuming rehabilitation for harbor seal pups has been a top priority for Wolf Hollow since the temporary suspension of its marine mammal program in 2016, primarily due to a lack of funding. After many months of diligent work to assess facility needs and raise funds, Wolf Hollow recently announced they will be accepting injured harbor seal pups again Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 3, 2017 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! My name is Chapito, but my friends here at the animal shelter call me, “Chappie”. I’m far too busy exploring the dog yard here to stop for a photo shoot, but I have lots of time for cuddling, walking, beach-combing and yet-to-be discovered adventures. I think I would be a huge fan Continue Reading
Town Honors “Granny”
Written on March 31, 2017 at 7:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To honor J-2, or “Granny” as many people remember her, the town has changed the sign on East Street (that’s where you park to get on the ferry), to Granny’s Way
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Emily Volkmann is the Volunteer of the Month for March. Emily has been a loyal volunteer for several months and spends every Monday morning at the animal shelter walking dogs, cuddling cats, and assisting where needed. Thanks so much, Emily for making a Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 27, 2017 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. The last one picked for the team. The lonely girl in the corner that no one will dance with. That’s me. I’m Seraphina and when I arrived here in Friday Harbor I was just a kitten. That was ages ago… now I’m almost seven months old! My brothers and Continue Reading
Coal and Barnaby
Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor needs your help in finding a special home for two very special boys. Coal and Barnaby, pictured here, lost their home several months ago, through no fault of their own. They are a bonded pair who have been together 15 years; all of their lives. When the boys Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on March 21, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents an audience favorite: BLOOD LIONS. Blood Lions follows acclaimed environmental journalist and safari operator, Ian Michler, and Rick Swazey, an American hunter, on their journey to uncover the realities about the multi-million dollar predator breeding and canned lion hunting industries in South Africa. At the Grange, Tuesday, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 1, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Hawk. I’m 8 months old and I live at the animal shelter in Friday Harbor. I enjoy playing with my friends, napping in the sunshine and writing Haiku poetry. Here is one I just wrote: The sun is shining I like peanut butter cookies You should rub my belly There’s plenty of Continue Reading
An Opportunity to Help the Orcas
Written on April 28, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Val and Leslie Veirs share this announcement with you… Dear family and friends, Leslie and I are writing to let you know that Scott is taking a big step to try to improve our long-term efforts to help the whales. For 15 years we have installed and maintained a network of hydrophones and streamed, via Continue Reading
Letter about the Horse Barn
Written on April 28, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we have this letter from Nancy Ballmann… I am pleased to announce that the work will start on the barn again. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jennifer Allen at the fairgrounds. We will soon be looking for volunteers to help with this project again Continue Reading
New Digs for APS-FH
Written on April 25, 2017 at 9:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
A little wind and rain didn’t deter around 75 people from attending the historic ground-breaking ceremony for the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor’s New Home-New Hope Shelter Project on Saturday afternoon. The event took place under festival tents, featuring display boards outlining the 35-year history of the animal shelter, as well as information about Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 24, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Barnaby and once again, I have grown weary of your tedious talk, talk, talk. You say you “love cats”. You tell me you have socks with cats on them and you have mentioned more than once how nice it would be to have a feline companion. I also happen to know you own a Continue Reading
Help A Horse Day
Written on April 20, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Haven Animal Sanctuary Celebrates ASPCA Help A Horse Day – April 23rd, 1pm-5pm Community support needed for chance to win up to $25,000 ASPCA grant to help save more horses Island Haven Animal Sanctuary will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 17, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Single White & Black Male seeks long term relationship with someone who likes the same things I do… McDonald’s drive-thru windows, playing with other dogs, sniffing cats from behind, going for walks, a soft, cozy bed and frequent belly rubs. My name is “Mash” and I’ve been told I’m perfect in every way. Don’t be Continue Reading
Yappy Hour
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to join the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor at the Rumor Mill next Wednesday, April 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 for another fun evening of delicious Yappetizers and luscious Libations guaranteed to make your tail wag! You’ll have a chance to win some terrific raffle prizes too! A generous portion of your Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alright everyone, that’s enough of the paparazzi-thing for now. I’ll sign autographs later, but no more photos for a while, o.k.? In case you don’t recognize me, I’m Dave. Yes, that’s right, “The Dave”. International celebrity, model and spokescat for “CQ Magazine”. Trust me, it isn’t easy being this handsome and popular. Ask George Clooney. Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow to Resume Marine Mammal Rehab Program
Written on April 5, 2017 at 1:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Resuming rehabilitation for harbor seal pups has been a top priority for Wolf Hollow since the temporary suspension of its marine mammal program in 2016, primarily due to a lack of funding. After many months of diligent work to assess facility needs and raise funds, Wolf Hollow recently announced they will be accepting injured harbor seal pups again Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 3, 2017 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! My name is Chapito, but my friends here at the animal shelter call me, “Chappie”. I’m far too busy exploring the dog yard here to stop for a photo shoot, but I have lots of time for cuddling, walking, beach-combing and yet-to-be discovered adventures. I think I would be a huge fan Continue Reading
Town Honors “Granny”
Written on March 31, 2017 at 7:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To honor J-2, or “Granny” as many people remember her, the town has changed the sign on East Street (that’s where you park to get on the ferry), to Granny’s Way
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Emily Volkmann is the Volunteer of the Month for March. Emily has been a loyal volunteer for several months and spends every Monday morning at the animal shelter walking dogs, cuddling cats, and assisting where needed. Thanks so much, Emily for making a Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 27, 2017 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. The last one picked for the team. The lonely girl in the corner that no one will dance with. That’s me. I’m Seraphina and when I arrived here in Friday Harbor I was just a kitten. That was ages ago… now I’m almost seven months old! My brothers and Continue Reading
Coal and Barnaby
Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor needs your help in finding a special home for two very special boys. Coal and Barnaby, pictured here, lost their home several months ago, through no fault of their own. They are a bonded pair who have been together 15 years; all of their lives. When the boys Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on March 21, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents an audience favorite: BLOOD LIONS. Blood Lions follows acclaimed environmental journalist and safari operator, Ian Michler, and Rick Swazey, an American hunter, on their journey to uncover the realities about the multi-million dollar predator breeding and canned lion hunting industries in South Africa. At the Grange, Tuesday, Continue Reading