Help Us End Animal Cruelty

Animal abuse is a crime. The Cleveland Animal Protective League’s Humane Investigations team, also known as Cuyahoga County’s “Animal Cops,” rescues animals from life-threatening situations…

Help Us End Animal Cruelty

Special Report

We are so grateful to have wonderful supporters like you on our side! Thanks to you, the Cleveland APL was able to help more than 14,000 animals through our various programs and services.

Special Report

Dawg Walk

Dawg Walk

My Cleveland APL

My Cleveland APL

Donate

Since we receive no government funding, the Cleveland Animal Protective League relies on generous financial supporters like you to make a difference in the lives of the animals we shelter, rescue, and provide assistance to.

Donate

Programs & Services

At the Cleveland APL, we offer a variety of programs and services, such as our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program. Learn all about the APL’s programs and services.

Programs & Services

Adopt

The Cleveland Animal Protective League has been making happily ever after since 1913! Meet your new best friend at the Cleveland APL!

Adopt

Volunteer

Our volunteers are invaluable! They are the heart of our organization and are vital team members who help us to achieve the impossible, fulfill our mission, inspire us to be our best, and advocate for animals and their care.

Volunteer

Adopt

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!

Support

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

Programs & Services

Programs & Ser vicesWe 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!

Events

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, Q104’s Pledge for Pets, WKYC Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon, and Fox 8’s Dick Goddard’s APL Telethon.

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