Community Resources
Change an Animal's Life
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 Vet Care and Vaccine Information
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
4195 Massillon RD
Green Centers Shopping Center at the Circle
Uniontown, OH 44685
330.810.1971
Tractor Supply Company
(Vaccines/Microchips Only)
1149 E Main ST
Ravenna, OH 44266
330.297.0180
*Call for availability
One of a Kind Pets Clinic
1700 W Exchange ST
Akron, OH 44313
330.865.6890
Nomad, Inc. (Cats Only)
MASH Clinic
Mobile Clinic at Portage APL
330.296.4022 ext. 0
Must register in person
$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)
Vet IQ @ Brimfield Walmart
(low cost vet services with no office visit fee)
250 Tallmadge RD
Kent, OH 44240
330.541.5670
Friends of Animals (Certificate)
This can be purchased online at friendsofanimals.org
You will enter your zip code to find vets that accept this certificate.
Rescue Village
(Spay/Neuter for stray/feral cats only.)
15463 Chillicothe RD
Novelty, OH 44072
440.338.4819 ext. 14
Humble Creatures Veterinary Clinic
1305 Whipple AVE NW
Canton, OH 44708
234.999.1402
AlterClinic Animal Care
(Spay/Neuter for dogs, cats and bunnies and TNR services)
2302 Fulton RD NW
Canton, OH 44709
234.804.3064
CoTwins Veterinary Care
2439 Whipple AVE NW
Canton, OH 44708
330.949.6473
Visit this website for more information.
Pet Food Assistance:
People Care Pet Pantry
(for assistance with pet food)
330.389.5116
Portage APL Pet Pantry
(for assistance with pet food)
330.296.4022
Euthanasia Services:
A Gentle Farwell – 440.452.3422
A Visiting Vet – 330.665.915
Stay At Home – 330.904.2129
Silver Pets Mobile – 330.396.6343
Pet Med Assistance:
Sam’s Club Pharmacy
Discount Animal Medications
1189 Buchholzer BLVD
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330.929.3789
Credit Services:
Care Credit
1.800.677.0718 to apply