APL News & Stories

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 into planning and we are lucky...

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 bring your canine companions....

Life is busy and we understand! Taking care of your furry loved one can be difficult to fit into a busy schedule. We post our hours and mobile unit locations on our Facebook page. Check in there to...

Thank you to all of our kind volunteers who helped us at our booth at the Dog Days of Summer. This unique event celebrating dogs is organized annual by The Madonio Animal Trust. Three puppies were...

Only five weeks left for early registration for Barktoberfest 5K and 1mile. Register by September 21st to receive your race swag. Not up for a run, new this year is our virtual fundraising...

On July 15, we posted on Facebook about some recent rescues. We took in four dogs and seven cats/kittens. They were rescued from horrendous conditions living in a home covered in feces with...

With our paws in the sand, we are celebrating Christmas in July. Starting July 9th, 2025, at the Portage APL come in and pick a coconut to find out your discount! If you were considering pet...

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...