Topic: Animals
Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on August 16, 2021 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Wednesday, August 18th, you’re invited to join Phil Green at the San Juan Island’s Sculpture Park for a morning of birdwatching, from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Dress appropriately and don’t forget your binoculars!
Koko is this week’s Pet of the Week
Written on August 13, 2021 at 10:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder who the royal feline of the cat world may be? The Siamese, of course! Who would be second in line? Tortoiseshell! What do you get when you mix a Siamese with a Tortoiseshell? The most decorated member of all royal cats, Koko! Even though Koko is a regal feline, she is not Continue Reading
SJICF to Repeat Virtual County Fair Matching Grant Program
Written on August 12, 2021 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
In 2020, the San Juan Island Community Foundation quickly adapted to a “virtual” San Juan County Fair by taking their popular annual matching grant event online. Nearly $140k was donated by hundreds of generous community members during the 4 days of the fair. After matching grants by SJICF were added, more than $170k was granted Continue Reading
Anonymous Donor to Match the Match for PADs during the SJI Virtual County Fair
Written on August 12, 2021 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Between August 18 and August 22, the San Juan Island Community Foundation has pledged to match up to a thousand dollars given to PADs, the first program in North America to train dogs to detect an odor associated with Parkinson’s Disease. This great news was followed by a good-hearted anonymous donor who pledged to match Continue Reading
Cody is this week’s Pet of the Week
Written on August 9, 2021 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cody is a lonely boy…he is the last member of his litter that is looking for his forever people. He has waited a long, long time and his concerns are starting to show on his face. Even though his wrinkles are adorable, they are not necessary because we know that Cody is going to get Continue Reading
Will an insightful outreach and education approach help bring back the Southern Resident orcas?
Written on August 7, 2021 at 8:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lots of people have lots of great ideas. But only a few turn their perceptive concepts into reality. The visionary-to-reality folks are the ones to follow. The Center for Whale Research’s Founder and Senior Scientist, Ken Balcomb, is one of these. Opening the ORCA SURVEY Outreach & Education Center in Friday Harbor in 2018 is Continue Reading
UW Friday Harbor Labs Tide Bite #96
Written on August 7, 2021 at 7:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kairos & the Ghost of FHL: Writing in the Moment, by Holly Shelton Dr. Holly Shelton holds a PhD from the University of Washington in language and rhetoric along with MA degrees in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She has taught in Chile, Turkey, Canada, Kazakhstan, and the US; received Continue Reading
Save the Date!
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get rrrrready. This is Shugga and Mia here at PADs for Parkinson’s giving you a nosey nudge to mark your calendar for August 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22. These are the dates that you can easily double your efforts to help us and our 14 furry friends at PADs to keep sniffing for Parkinson’s Continue Reading
APS August 2021 “Volunteer of the Month
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is happy to announce Dave Pretz as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for August 2021. Dave is a long-time islander and has been volunteering for the APS-FH shelter since 2019. He is one of our valued dog walkers that comes in consistently every week. Being a dog Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Online Auction
Written on August 4, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our first online auction is now open! So many items donated by the staff, board, and community supporters of wildlife. Please take some time to check out these wonderful items. You can use your phone and scan the QR code in the flyer at right or click on or copy this link to check it Continue Reading
Seal Pups in Full Swim
Written on August 2, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first Harbor Seal pup of the year was brought to Wolf Hollow on June 24. She had been seen hanging around anchored boats near Sucia Island for 2 days, trying to suckle on boats and climb onto swim steps. San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network brought her to Wolf Hollow. Usually, the peak Continue Reading
State Officials Ask You to Check Your Trees for Invasive Insects
Written on August 2, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Olympia – Are invasive species hiding in your trees? State officials ask you to check trees, lights, outdoor equipment and standing water in your yard for harmful bugs as part of National Tree Check Month in August. “August is the ideal time to look for invasive insects and report any species that seem out of Continue Reading
Playful Female Chihuahua Mix Available at Friday Harbor Animal Shelter
Written on July 19, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Age: About 1 year old Sex: Female Breed: Chihuahua Mix Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application Robin is a true party girl at heart. She knows how to have fun, is an excellent tiny dancer, and her high spirits are contagious – assuring to keep the party going long into the Continue Reading
Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on July 17, 2021 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
To all bird watchers – Please join us at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park this coming Wednesday, July 21st at 8:00 AM, where Phil Green, will again lead our monthly Bird Walk. So far over 30 species have been identified. Bring binoculars and mosquito repellent. The park is located just past the Welcome Arch Continue Reading
Theater Society hosts August Dog Show for Island Pooches
Written on July 16, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Community Arts Theatre Society “CATS Goes to the Dogs” is the theme of the All-Island Dog Show at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 1, at the San Juan County Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor. The show is sponsored by CATS, the Community Arts Theatre Society, on behalf of the San Juan Community Theatre. Big dogs, Continue Reading
1-year-old Domestic Shorthair Looking for Patient Owner
Written on July 12, 2021 at 10:10 am, by Hayley Day
From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Age: About 1-year-old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair, Tortoiseshell Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application If you’re looking for a unique cat, then Tansy just might be your gal! Originally from Tacoma, Tansy was brought into the humane society to be fixed and released back to her cat colony, however, she Continue Reading
Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on August 16, 2021 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Wednesday, August 18th, you’re invited to join Phil Green at the San Juan Island’s Sculpture Park for a morning of birdwatching, from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Dress appropriately and don’t forget your binoculars!
Koko is this week’s Pet of the Week
Written on August 13, 2021 at 10:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder who the royal feline of the cat world may be? The Siamese, of course! Who would be second in line? Tortoiseshell! What do you get when you mix a Siamese with a Tortoiseshell? The most decorated member of all royal cats, Koko! Even though Koko is a regal feline, she is not Continue Reading
SJICF to Repeat Virtual County Fair Matching Grant Program
Written on August 12, 2021 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
In 2020, the San Juan Island Community Foundation quickly adapted to a “virtual” San Juan County Fair by taking their popular annual matching grant event online. Nearly $140k was donated by hundreds of generous community members during the 4 days of the fair. After matching grants by SJICF were added, more than $170k was granted Continue Reading
Anonymous Donor to Match the Match for PADs during the SJI Virtual County Fair
Written on August 12, 2021 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Between August 18 and August 22, the San Juan Island Community Foundation has pledged to match up to a thousand dollars given to PADs, the first program in North America to train dogs to detect an odor associated with Parkinson’s Disease. This great news was followed by a good-hearted anonymous donor who pledged to match Continue Reading
Cody is this week’s Pet of the Week
Written on August 9, 2021 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cody is a lonely boy…he is the last member of his litter that is looking for his forever people. He has waited a long, long time and his concerns are starting to show on his face. Even though his wrinkles are adorable, they are not necessary because we know that Cody is going to get Continue Reading
Will an insightful outreach and education approach help bring back the Southern Resident orcas?
Written on August 7, 2021 at 8:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lots of people have lots of great ideas. But only a few turn their perceptive concepts into reality. The visionary-to-reality folks are the ones to follow. The Center for Whale Research’s Founder and Senior Scientist, Ken Balcomb, is one of these. Opening the ORCA SURVEY Outreach & Education Center in Friday Harbor in 2018 is Continue Reading
UW Friday Harbor Labs Tide Bite #96
Written on August 7, 2021 at 7:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kairos & the Ghost of FHL: Writing in the Moment, by Holly Shelton Dr. Holly Shelton holds a PhD from the University of Washington in language and rhetoric along with MA degrees in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She has taught in Chile, Turkey, Canada, Kazakhstan, and the US; received Continue Reading
Save the Date!
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get rrrrready. This is Shugga and Mia here at PADs for Parkinson’s giving you a nosey nudge to mark your calendar for August 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22. These are the dates that you can easily double your efforts to help us and our 14 furry friends at PADs to keep sniffing for Parkinson’s Continue Reading
APS August 2021 “Volunteer of the Month
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is happy to announce Dave Pretz as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for August 2021. Dave is a long-time islander and has been volunteering for the APS-FH shelter since 2019. He is one of our valued dog walkers that comes in consistently every week. Being a dog Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Online Auction
Written on August 4, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our first online auction is now open! So many items donated by the staff, board, and community supporters of wildlife. Please take some time to check out these wonderful items. You can use your phone and scan the QR code in the flyer at right or click on or copy this link to check it Continue Reading
Seal Pups in Full Swim
Written on August 2, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first Harbor Seal pup of the year was brought to Wolf Hollow on June 24. She had been seen hanging around anchored boats near Sucia Island for 2 days, trying to suckle on boats and climb onto swim steps. San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network brought her to Wolf Hollow. Usually, the peak Continue Reading
State Officials Ask You to Check Your Trees for Invasive Insects
Written on August 2, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Olympia – Are invasive species hiding in your trees? State officials ask you to check trees, lights, outdoor equipment and standing water in your yard for harmful bugs as part of National Tree Check Month in August. “August is the ideal time to look for invasive insects and report any species that seem out of Continue Reading
Playful Female Chihuahua Mix Available at Friday Harbor Animal Shelter
Written on July 19, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Age: About 1 year old Sex: Female Breed: Chihuahua Mix Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application Robin is a true party girl at heart. She knows how to have fun, is an excellent tiny dancer, and her high spirits are contagious – assuring to keep the party going long into the Continue Reading
Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on July 17, 2021 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
To all bird watchers – Please join us at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park this coming Wednesday, July 21st at 8:00 AM, where Phil Green, will again lead our monthly Bird Walk. So far over 30 species have been identified. Bring binoculars and mosquito repellent. The park is located just past the Welcome Arch Continue Reading
Theater Society hosts August Dog Show for Island Pooches
Written on July 16, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Community Arts Theatre Society “CATS Goes to the Dogs” is the theme of the All-Island Dog Show at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 1, at the San Juan County Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor. The show is sponsored by CATS, the Community Arts Theatre Society, on behalf of the San Juan Community Theatre. Big dogs, Continue Reading
1-year-old Domestic Shorthair Looking for Patient Owner
Written on July 12, 2021 at 10:10 am, by Hayley Day
From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Age: About 1-year-old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair, Tortoiseshell Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application If you’re looking for a unique cat, then Tansy just might be your gal! Originally from Tacoma, Tansy was brought into the humane society to be fixed and released back to her cat colony, however, she Continue Reading