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...
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Five Weeks Left to Register
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...
We Need Adopters!
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...
Christmas in July
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Owner of Neglected Animals Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty
Last week, Denise Paolucci was found guilty of 4 counts of animal cruelty. Six months after Portage APL's humane agent removed 10 dogs, 4 cats, 1 bird and 2 horses from her home, Denise was finally...
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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