The Cleveland Animal Protective League's mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. Incorporated in 1913, we are an independent, nonprofit humane society located in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.
As a 501(c)(3) agency, we are not funded or controlled by any government or national animal welfare organization. Our animal shelter, services, and programs are made available through fundraising, donations, foundation and corporate support, and service fees.
We are committed to 100 percent placement of adoptable animals and envision a time when every friendly, healthy, homeless animal in our community can be cared for until a new family is found.
The Cleveland APL provides shelter to homeless animals relinquished by their guardians, animals that are rescued from abuse or neglect, and stray or abandoned cats.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
1729 Willey Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
The APL is the humane society for Cuyahoga County. As such, we operate a facility that shelters animals that can no longer be cared for by their families. We also play a critical role for the cats in our community because we are the only agency that will accept an abandoned cat without an appointment.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, the APL is an independent nonprofit agency that is not funded or controlled by any local government or national animal welfare agency.
Additional adoption info
We are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 11am-6pm; and Sunday 12pm-4pm. Please come down to 1729 Willey to meet any animals of interest as all adoptions are first come, first served.
To inquire about curbside adoptions or to pre-fill a survey, please visit https://clevelandapl.org/cat-adoptions-survey/ to complete an adoption survey.
Adoption Requirements
Adopter must be 18 years or older
Provide a valid driver's license or state issued identification
Our goal is to place animals as primarily household companions and to match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle
Adoption Package
Our adoption fees vary based upon an animal's species, breed, and training.
When you adopt a feline or canine from the Cleveland APL, your Adoption Package includes:
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Initial Vaccines - DETAILS
Treatment for worms and fleas
Post-Adoption Health Exam Donated by a Local Veterinarian
Species-specific Portfolio with a wealth of information about your new pet.
Adoption application
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