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 sentenced. She received 2 years of probation; she is prohibited...

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 our community. We need items like gift baskets, jewelry, art,...

News Release: Charges Filed in Mantua Case Press Release mantua charges...

NEWS RELEASE

MantuaCLpressrelease (1) Search Warrant Executed at Mantua Home. Deceased Dogs Found.     RAVENNA, Ohio (June 19, 2023) – On Friday, June 16, 2023, the Portage Animal Protective League’s Humane Investigations Department executed a search warrant at a Mantua home after...

Paws to Celebrate- April 15th!

Register here We will be celebrating with our annual fundraising event at the Kent American Legion – in person! Join us for a fun filled evening on April 15th, 2023.Paws to Celebrate will include:Buffet DinnerSilent and live auctionsMusicRaffles…and more!Each...

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 taken with Santa! We do ask for a minimum cash donation...