Visit/Contact

Hours and Locations

The Cleveland Animal Protective League is located at 1729 Willey Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio in the historic Tremont area.

*Please Note: The only department open on SUNDAYS is the Adoption Center.

Upcoming Holidays: Please note that all departments of the Cleveland APL will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025 and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Shelter Adoption Center Hours

Monday – Friday – 11am-6pm
Saturday – 10am-5pm
Sunday – 12pm-4pm

Animal Resource Center Hours

Monday – Saturday – 10am-5:30pm
Sunday – Closed

Clinic Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – 9am-5:30pm
Thursday – 11am-5:30pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed

Animal Intake Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday – 9am-5:30pm
Thursday – 11am-5:30pm
Sunday – Closed

Project CARE Hours

Monday-Friday – 9am-5:30pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed

affoGATO Cat Cafe (Cat Lounge)

761 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
440-941-5130
Visit the affoGATO website to learn more and make a reservation.

Take a Tour

We would love to show you our facility in person. If you would like to schedule an in-person behind-the-scenes tour please call April Clark, our Donor Relations Officer at (216) 771-8823.

If you are unable to visit us in person, please see our virtual tour of the APL.

Fundraisers & Off-site Adoption Events

Are you interested in supporting the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) by planning a fundraiser, donation drive, or an off-site adoption event? If so, please follow this link to our event request form. This form will help us review your request and coordinate with you effectively.

Telephone Contact Information

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