Giving Up Your Pet

Portage APL provides an admissions service for those who must give up their pet or turn in an animal.  This is done on a space-available- basis, depending on the shelter’s financial status.  There also are a few restrictions:

• The shelter is not allowed by Ohio law to accept stray dogs.  All stray dogs must be referred to the County Dog Warden.  Call the Warden’s office at 330-297-6924.   Emergency after hours phone number is 330-296-5100.  In Kent call the 673-3486 (non-emergency) number.

• To provide you and your pet with the best service, we suggest you make an appointment for admission.  Call the shelter at 330-296-4022 during business hours.

• There will be a surrender charge to take your pet. 

• All animals abandoned at or near the shelter (not those surrendered) will be euthanized and surveillance video will be used to identify the party responsible.  Abandonment is against the law.