Topic: Animals

Pet of the Week

Written on October 3, 2016 at 5:46 am, by

Say there. You. Yes you… the one with the t.v. remote control in your hand and the empty bag of Cheetos. I see you there on the couch in your sweat pants. I’m wondering what you might think about going for a walk. With me. Sassy. I’m the one in the photo. I’m pretty sure  Continue Reading

APSFH Volunteers of the Month

Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:42 am, by

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Jessica Palmer and Gail Mancarti are the Volunteers of The Month for September. Jessica and Gail are frequent visitors to the animal shelter, where they donate many hours of their time helping with laundry, cleaning, pet care and best of all – organization!  Continue Reading

Help Make APSFH’s Holiday Wishes Come True

Written on September 29, 2016 at 5:55 am, by

Pet adopters are invited to share how their adopted pet changed their life, for a chance to win a $100,000 grant award for the animal welfare group they adopted from and a $1,000 Petco gift card for themselves! The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Petco, will be granting Holiday Wishes in the form of more than $750,000 in  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on September 26, 2016 at 5:48 am, by

Dear Crazy Cat Lady, I know you are out there but have just been busy. Too busy to stop by the animal shelter to meet me, obviously. Now that summer is over and you have some spare time, I think you’ll want to make arrangements to get over here pretty soon. Cats this good-looking get  Continue Reading

Greeting Ceremony Dinner & Auction

Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by

On September 23 at 5:30 p.m., The Whale Museum will host the 10th Annual “Greeting Ceremony” Dinner & Auction The event will be held at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor, beginning on the patio at 5:30 p.m. with a happy hour & silent auction; the no-host bar will include wine from Northwest Totem Cellars; San Juan Roasters is brewing  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:43 am, by

I only have one thing to say. “People are weird”.   My name is Marco and if you are in the market for a wonderful best friend, loyal companion, snuggle buddy or just someone to have fun with – I’m your guy. I draw the line at silly hats. Good day! Also – Fall Kitten Special!  Continue Reading

Praying Mantis

Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:53 am, by

Local photographer John Miller shares this image he captured this weekend… Tim – My wife, Victoria, called excitedly to me to come the garden and bring my camera. What a surprise to to see the following insect. John PS – for those who are interested: Nikon Df, 105mm manual focus macro, spot meter, f5.6, handheld  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:45 am, by

I know what you’re thinking. “Why the long face”, right? Well, if you must know, I’m a little sad and lonely these days. I’m thinking about writing a country western song about how my last “forever” home turned out to actually be an “until it’s inconvenient” home… I think I’ll call it, “Lookin’ for Love  Continue Reading

Island Rec – Star Party

Written on September 8, 2016 at 1:17 pm, by

Join the National Park Service and Island Rec to honor the 50th Anniversary of San Juan Island National Historical Park. 7:00pm Bat Talk ‘n Walk 8:00pm Cake 8:30pm Owl Prowl ‘n Star Walk. Large telescopes will be available for viewing. Rochelle Kelly, (a PhD candidate at the University of Washington studying our local bats), will  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on September 6, 2016 at 4:18 pm, by

Look. It’s not that I’m stuck up or snooty – it’s just that I have very high standards and deserve the very best life has to offer. My name is Copper. If you must know, I’m kind of a big deal – I’m a Somali cat. Look it up. It’s a thing. A bonafide thing.  Continue Reading

Changeover Time

Written on September 6, 2016 at 5:46 am, by

Shona out at Wolf Hollow shares this note… Have you seen a swallow lately, or a Rufous Hummingbird? There are still a few around but these, and many other little birds such as warblers and flycatchers, have started to head south for the winter. Soon, Ospreys and Turkey Vultures will be heading out too. But  Continue Reading

Wine Tasting and Art Auction

Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:52 am, by

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will host a Wine Tasting and Art Auction, Friday September 16 at Brickworks from 5:30 to 8:30. The event will include a silent and live auction of donated and original artworks as well as the unveiling of five private label wines; featuring artist labels by San Juan Island  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on August 29, 2016 at 5:52 am, by

Bond. James Bond. Nah, just fooling. But, I am an international man of mystery. My name is Leno. I can’t tell you my last name because that would be indiscreet. I’m a Russian Blue cat, but I defected when an informant told me about Fancy Feast. I currently reside at the Animal Protection Society of  Continue Reading

Sonic Sea at the Whale Museum

Written on August 26, 2016 at 12:21 pm, by

The NRDC invites you to The Whale Museum next Tuesday for this screening of Sonic Sea… Please join us at The Whale Museum on August 30 for a special kickoff screening of NRDC’s new documentary film “Sonic Sea.” Once quiet, our seas are now filled with a cacophony of noise unleashed by oil prospectors, freight  Continue Reading

J14 Considered Missing, Possibly Deceased

Written on August 26, 2016 at 12:14 pm, by

Sad news from the Center for Whale Research… J14, a 42-year old female in J pod, is considered missing. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research last saw her on July 31. Center for Whale Research staff members have since had three on-the-water encounters with the rest of her matriline but she was not  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:44 am, by

Have you ever kissed a Gator? No? Well, now’s your chance! My name is “Gator” and I’m actually not a real alligator – I’m just a terrific dog, looking for a new home where I can herd things. Like kids, dogs, cats, geese, chickens – You name it, I’ll herd it. I get along great  Continue Reading