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Register Today for the Barktoberfest!

Register Today for the Barktoberfest!

Run or Walk today to register for Barktoberfest 5K and 1 mile and support the Portage Animal Protection League! Barktoberfest is Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Rootstown Community Park/Gracie Fields. ...

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Make Your Reservations for Paws to Taste!

We hope you'll join us on November 16, 2024 at our annual Paws to Taste wine / beer tasting fundraiser. You'll have a fantastic time eating yummy hors d' oeuvres, tasting wine and beer, bidding on a...

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Barktober 5k Registration is OPEN!

Barktober 5k Registration is OPEN!

We hope you'll join us for another fun filled day at the Barktober 5K run and 1 Mile walk on Oct. 12th! Click here for all the details   Features of the Day include: Race day T-shirt, finisher...

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Paws to Taste is Coming Soon!

Paws to Taste will be here before you know it (Nov 11th!) and we can't wait! Can you donate an auction item? Our huge silent auction is always a hit, and it only happens thank to the generosity of...

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News Release: Charges Filed in Mantua Case Press Release mantua charges (3)

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Paws to Celebrate- April 15th!

We can’t wait to see you for hors d’ oeuvres, a lovely dinner, silent and live auction, raffles, drinks and more. We rely on fundraisers like these to help the animals in our community. You can help too!

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Paws with Santa Claws

We will be hosting photos with Santa this year on Saturday, December 17th from 11am - 3pm. We welcome you to bring your family - and furry family - with you to the Portage APL to have your photo...

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