Welcome to the

Portage APL

Animal Protective League

Helping animals get another chance at life.

Welcome to the

Portage APL

Animal Protective League

Helping animals get another chance at life.

Through your generous donations, you can be part of the important and valuable work the Portage APL does every day for the animals in Portage County. Give today!

APL News

Thank You Thank You

Please accept our heartfelt thank you for our successful Barktoberfest! Thank you to Patty Wilson - the brain child of the Barktoberfest. You put your heart and soul...

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Barktoberfest is Days Away!

There is still time to register for Barktoberfest! Come run (or walk) our 5K and 1 mile to support the APL. Held this year at Rootstown Community Park/Gracie Field and...

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Come and Sip at 2025 Paws to Taste

Raise a glass, raise some funds! Portage APL is thrilled to announce its upcoming Paws to Taste Fundraiser, an evening where community spirit meets fine flavors. Guests...

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Adopt
Find your furever friend at the APL. View our dogs and cats available for adoption – and apply today!

Events
We host a variety of engaging and fun annual events throughout the year to raise funds for the APL.

About
We are a limited access, no time limit shelter. We keep animals as long as it takes to find them loving homes.

Spay & Neuter
Get your cat spayed or neutered through MASH at the APL. Find information about other area clinics.

NEW!

We are now offering our very own Portage APL branded merchandise! A portion of each purchase benefits the animals of the APL. Shop today!