What We Do
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
Looking for Low Cost Spay/Neuter Resources?
Visit our Low Cost Animal Care page to learn more about Portage APL’s MASH spay/neuter services, and other low cost options and 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