Cleveland Animal Protective League

About

The Cleveland Animal Protective League’s mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. Incorporated in 1913, we are an independent, nonprofit humane society located in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. As a 501(c)(3) agency, we are not funded or controlled by any government or national animal welfare organization. Our animal shelter, services, and programs are made available through fundraising, donations, foundation and corporate support, and service fees. We are committed to 100 percent placement of adoptable animals and envision a time when every friendly, healthy, homeless animal in our community can be cared for until a new family is found. The Cleveland APL provides shelter to homeless animals relinquished by their guardians, animals that are rescued from abuse or neglect, and stray or abandoned cats. Stop in and visit the many animals we help and have available for adoption–make one of our friends one of your very best friends! The Cleveland APL is where happily ever after begins-for both shelter pets and people.

Pets available

Adoption process

Adoption Process: Meet with one of our Adoptions Specialists to review the animal’s known medical and behavioral history and to enter a meet & greet. Provide your Driver’s License or State Issued Identification to the staff at the front desk (Must be 18 years or older to adopt). Read and sign the Adoption Contract.

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