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Cleveland Animal Protective League

Animal shelter in Cleveland, OH

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.

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1729 Willey Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
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1729 Willey Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44113

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Adoptable pets at Cleveland Animal Protective League

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Tamagotchi's adoption status with email updates.
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Tamagotchi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Toast's adoption status with email updates.
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Toast

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow the Hedgehog's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow the Hedgehog

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kokomo's adoption status with email updates.
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Kokomo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gianna's adoption status with email updates.
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Gianna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pixie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Lindin's adoption status with email updates.
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Lindin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Cleveland, OH

Shelter FAQs

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

https://clevelandapl.org/adopt/adopting-from-the-apl/

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PO Box 282,
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We'll also keep you updated on Griffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Griffin

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ryder's adoption status with email updates.
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Ryder

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Columbia Station, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pippy bonded with Perry's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippy bonded with Perry

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos
Macedonia, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Boxer

Female, 4 yrs
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Izzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Izzie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mac's adoption status with email updates.
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Mac

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Novelty, OH

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