Animal Protection Society - Friday HarborFunded in 2023, 2024
The Animal Protection Society-Friday Harbor (APS-FH), established in 1982 on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest of Washington, cares for over 500 pets annually. APS-FH offers various programs and services to secure permanent homes for shelter animals, advocate animal welfare, and preserve the bond between pets and their owners.
The Grey Muzzle Organization grant will help provide diagnostic screenings and medical treatments for senior dogs available for adoption, ensuring potential families are well-informed about their health needs. Additionally, the grant will benefit APS-FH Community Support Services for low-income families with senior dogs, including a medical care access fund, a pet food pantry, and affordable pet clinics. APS-FH collaborates with several local service organizations that provide referrals to their Community Support Services program.
The grant will help senior dogs like seven-year-old Rhea, a shepherd mix rescued by APS-FH from Plainview, Texas, through Project Freedom Ride. Rhea was found living in a basement and surviving on scraps for over a year. She tested positive for tapeworms, and her senior wellness checkup at APS-FH showed some areas of concern. With Grey Muzzle's support, APS-FH can ensure Rhea receives medical and dental care to improve and maintain her health and comfort until she finds a loving home to call her own.
