We have been creating “happily ever afters” at the Cleveland APL since 1913. Begin your adoption journey by viewing all of our animals that are currently available for adoption and find your new best friend!

We offer many life-saving programs and services for Northeast Ohio’s homeless animals including Humane Investigations, Animal Admissions, Animal Welfare Clinic, Trap-Neuter-Return Program, Foster Care Program, and much more!

Since we receive no government funding, we rely on generous financial supporters to make a difference in the lives of the animals for whom we care for. There are also many other ways you can make a difference, including becoming a volunteer. Privacy Policy Tax ID: 34-0714644

All year long, we work to support our mission to foster compassion and end animal suffering by hosting a variety of fund-raiser events including our annual gala, Fur Ball, WKYC Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon, and Fox 8’s Dick Goddard’s APL Telethon.

The Cleveland APL is undertaking its first-ever capital campaign to renovate and expand our Tremont facility into an animal resource center for the community. Through this effort, we will be able to meet the needs of the animals and people we care for today and be flexible enough to address what may come our way tomorrow.