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...
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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. ...
Love Is a Four-Legged Word: Why February Is the Perfect Time to Adopt
Screenshot February is a month centered on love, compassion, and meaningful connections—and there’s no better time to open your heart and home to a shelter animal. While Valentine’s Day often...
Love Is a Four-Legged Word: Why February Is the Perfect Time to Adopt
Screenshot February is a month centered on love, compassion, and meaningful connections—and there’s no better time to open your heart and home to a shelter animal. While Valentine’s Day often...
Winter Safety for Your Loved Pet
Winter can be a challenging season for animals, especially when temperatures drop and conditions become harsh. Pets should have warm, dry shelter and limited time outdoors during extreme cold. Ice,...
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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