What We Do
Community Resources
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Portage Animal Protective League does not respond to loose or stray dog reports. Loose or stray dogs must be reported to the Portage County Dog Warden. Please use the following information to contact them.
Report a Loose or Stray Dog in Portage County:
Portage County Dog Warden
330-297-6924 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Toll Free at 1-800-772-3799
330-296-5100 (Emergency after hours)
Fax: 330-298-2053
Kent Residents Only: Call Kent Police at 330-673-7732
Helpful Links
Northeast Ohio Resources
- Portage County Dog Warden
- Portage County Sherriff’s Office
- Ohio Division of Wildlife (for wildlife only): 330-654-2392
- Penitentiary Glenn Wildlife Center Wildlife Help Line: 440-256-2131
- Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Please call the Center’s wildlife staff before intervening with an ill or injured animal: 440-871-2900
- Operation Orphan Wildlife: based in Akron and run by Fran Kitchen
National Resources
24-Hour Emergency Pet Care
Note:These are not low-cost options, only emergency care.
- Metropolitan Vet Hospital
(24-Hour Vet Care)
1053 S Cleveland Massillon RD
Copley, OH 44321
330-666-2976 - MedVet Akron
(24-Hour Vet Care)
1321 Centerview CIR
Akron, OH 44321
330-665-4996 - VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists
(24-Hour Vet Care)
4760 Richmond RD
Warrensville HTS, OH 44128
216-831-6789 - VCA Green Animal Hospital
(24-Hour Vet Care)
1620 Corporate Woods CIR
Uniontown, OH 44685
330-896-4040
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Low-Cost Spay, Neuter, Vaccine, and Vet Options
- Primary Pet Care (Vet Office)
3661 Fishcreek RD
Stow, OH 44224
330-968-6215 - PetGuards – 2 Locations
4040 State RD
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
330-929-0007
Green Centers Shopping Center at the Circle
4195 Massillon RD
Uniontown, OH 44685
330-810-1971 - Tractor Supply Company
(Vaccines/Microchips Only)
1149 E Main ST
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-0180 - Nomad, Inc. (Cats Only), MASH Clinic, Portage APL
330-296-4022 ext. 0
Ask for available dates
– $35 Neuter (Male)
– $65 Spay (Female) - Angels for Animals
(vet services, vaccines, spay/neuter, euthanasia and cremation)
4750 W South Range RD
Canfield, OH 44406
330.549.5634
330.502.5352 (Crematory) - One of a Kind Pets Clinic
1700 W Exchange ST
Akron, OH 44313
330-865-6890 - Vet IQ
at Brimfield Walmart (low-cost vet services with no office visit fee)
250 Tallmadge Rd
Kent OH 44240
330-541-5670 - Rescue Village
(Spay/Neuter for stray/feral cats only)
15463 Chillicothe RD
Novelty, OH 44072
440-338-4819 ext. 14
geaugahumane.org - AlterClinic Animal Care
(Spay/Neuter for dogs, cats and bunnies and TNR services)
2302 Fulton Rd NW
Canton, Ohio 44709
234-804-3064
alterclinicac.com - People Care Pet Pantry
(for assistance with pet food)
330-389-5116 - Portage APL Pet Pantry
For assistance with pet food – must qualify with proof of low income.
330-296-4022 ext. 101
Get more details - Sam’s Club Pharmacy
(Discount Animal Medications)
1189 Buchholzer BLVD
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330-929-3789