Orcas Animal Protection Society

Facilitating the adoption of unwanted dogs and cats into loving homes.a wellness intake exam and laboratory testing is performed for all animals taken in before they are made available for adoption. The adoption process includes a screening conversation with prospective adopters to determine if the pet is a fit for the family. During the process a review is given of medical records and behavioral hints. The number of adoptions facilitated by aps in 2024 was 73.

Providing spay/neuter services to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats.all animals residing in our shelter are altered. Spay/neuter services are available for animals owned by residents of orcas, shaw, and waldron islands and for feral cats trapped and brought to the shelter. The number of spay/neuters for 2024 was 129.