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Friendship APL of Lorain County

Animal shelter in Elyria, OH

Friendship APL is a private, independent, non-profit [501(c)(3)] humane society founded in Elyria, Ohio in 1957. We own and operate the largest animal shelter in Lorain County. Our members incorporated on August 30, 1957 as the Lorain County Animal Protective League. We changed our name to Friendship Animal Protective League on October 30, 2005.

Contact Gregory Willey
Address
8303 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Donation If you wish to donate by mail, please send your donation along with your name, address, city and state, to our address: Friendship Animal Protective League 8303 Murray Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035-4746
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8303 Murray Ridge Road

Elyria, OH 44035

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We'll also keep you updated on Frittata's adoption status with email updates.
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Frittata

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Elyria, OH
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Noodle and Meatball

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Elyria, OH
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Mabel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Elyria, OH

Shelter FAQs

Friendship APL receives no government funding. We depend on the generosity and financial support of friends and neighbors, and on various fundraisers, to serve the people and animals of Lorain County and the surrounding area.

Additional adoption info

Kittens (Less than 1 year): $60
Cats (1 year and older): $25

Note: you will need a cat carrier when adopting a cat. If you do not have one, cat boxes are available for $4.

Adoptable Dogs
Puppies (Less than 7 months): $200
Dogs (7 months to 7 years): $100
Small Dogs (20 pounds or less): $150
Senior Dogs (8 years and older): $50

Adoptable Small Animals
Guinea Pigs & Hamsters: $10
Rabbits: $15
Chincillas & Ferrets: $50
Senior Chinchillas & Ferrets (8+ years): $25

Adoptions are made with the best interest of the pets in mind. We attempt to match the right person with the right pet. If you have kids and/or another dog in your family and are interested in adopting a Friendship dog please bring them with you for a meet and greet. No meet and greets are required for cats. No appointment is necessary. Stop by anytime during regular business hours. All pets placed for adoption receive a veterinary examination, their first set of shots, are dewormed and are spayed/neutered. Cats are feline leukemia tested. All cats and dogs over 3 months of age are micro-chipped.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friendship APL of Lorain County

South Euclid Humane Society

1349 South Green Road,
South Euclid, OH 44121

Huron County Humane Society

246 Woodlawn Avenue,
Norwalk, OH 44857

The Rescue Inn

P.O. Box 246,
North Olmsted, OH 44070

We'll also keep you updated on Muriel's adoption status with email updates.
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Muriel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Lorain, OH
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Goliath

Rottweiler/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs
Columbia Station, OH
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Zilla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Cleveland, OH
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Sea Hawk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
CLEVELAND, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kittens Giga and Metra's adoption status with email updates.
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Kittens Giga and Metra

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Aegon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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