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APL Stories: Madoline
Madoline was rescued from a home where she was living with an embedded collar. Hear how the APL helped her to find a healthy forever home.
APL Stories: Corona – WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES
Corona was given to the APL by her owner who could no longer care for the pup. Though she had some horrible injuries, Corona never stopped smiling and wagging her tail. Read this pup’s touching tail.
APL Stories: Scout
“We have found the missing piece to our family!” Scout’s mom has said – find out about his journey from almost needing to be put to sleep to finding his forever home.
APL Stories: Baker
Baker came into the APL needing lots of special attention and he left with the heart of one of the APL interns! Read his story.
APL Stories: Jeepers and Castiel
The story of two cats who needed lots of care from the APL and ended up finding both a new best friend and a forever home.
APL Stories: Damon
Damon came to the APL from another facility as part of our dog transfer program. Read his story.
APL Stories: Day In The Life Of An APL Humane Investigations Officer
What’s it like to be a Humane Investigator at the Cleveland APL? Here’s a look at a day in the life of one of the investigators, Lisa.
APL Stories: Neville
Neville was brought to the APL by a Good Samaritan who found the cat on his porch. Read his story – which has a very happy ending!
APL Stories: Bucket
Bucket came to the APL as part of our dog transfer program from the City of Cleveland Kennels – read his story of finding his forever home!
Stautzenberger College Donates $1,500 To The Cleveland APL
Wow – thank you so much to our presenting sponsor Stautzenberger College for their generous donation of $1,500!
APL Stories: Garbage Can Kitties
The story of how a litter of kittens were found in a garbage can outside of the Cleveland APL. Hear their story.
APL Stories: Mooshie – WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES
Mooshie wasn’t supposed to make it out of the APL when he was brought in with horrible injuries, but thanks to the APL vet team his new mom says, “He makes us smile every day and is truly the love of my life!” Read his story.
APL Stories: Lotus
Learn about Lotus – a kitten who rocks some serious leggings!
APL Stories: Olga
Olga came to the APL with a cancerous mass and left with a forever home. We’re happy to report she is now in remission and very happy! Learn her story.
APL Stories: Columba
Columba was donated to the APL by a Good Samaritan after she was likely hit by a car. Learn her story of special care from the vets at the Cleveland APL.
APL Stories: Freddy
Freddy came to the APL with four pounds of extra hair! Once it was removed and he was taken care of by the APL staff Freddy was able to find his forever home. Read his story.
APL Stories: Mufasa
After special treatment from the APL vetinary team Mufasa was able to find his forever home. Read his story.
APL Stories: Brinley
Brinley was part of one of the largest dog fighting rings in Cleveland history and was in poor shape before she came to the Cleveland APL. Read her story and how this sweet pup blossomed into finding her forever home.
APL Stories: Nashville
Nashville first came to the APL after a hoarding situation but unfortunately had to return after his adoptive mother moved into a nursing home. Learn about Nashville’s second forever home!
Adoptable Pets At The Cleveland APL: Skitty, Pixie, Mighty & Lollipop!
This week we’re featuring four pets available for adoption at the Cleveland Animal Protective League – including two cute cats, a mouse and a border collie!
Adoptable Pets At The Cleveland APL: Kaley, Lucky, Jill & Eunice
This week we’re featuring four pets available for adoption at the Cleveland Animal Protective League – including three cats and a one-year-old dog!
Adoptable Pets At The Cleveland APL: Oreo, Picnic, Cow & Wanderer
This week we’re featuring four cats available for adoption at the Cleveland Animal Protective League!
Adoptable Pets At The Cleveland APL: Angel, Karina, Daisy, Poppy, Beastmaster & L’orange
This week we have lots of pets to feature currently available for adoption at the Cleveland Animal Protective League – even a rabbit!
Stories From The APL: Marchesi
As you can see Marchesi was in bad shape when he came to the APL. Find out what happened after his treatment here.
Stories From The APL: Spot
Spot was the only dog of his brother and sisters to survive from distemper after he came to the Cleveland APL. Hear how the extra attention of the APL workers caused Spot to find the right home for him.
Stories From The APL: Smash
Smash is an active 3-year-old Lab mix who was transferred to the APL from an overcrowded shelter through our Dog Transfer Program. Read his story.
Stories From The APL: Baker
Seeing Baker’s after photo, you’d never believe what he looked like when he first arrived at the APL in a cardboard box. Read his story and how his recovery lead to his forever home here.
Stories From The APL: O’Malley
As you can see O’Malley came to the APL needed a lot of TLC. Read his story and find out how he ended up in a loving home.
Stories From The APL: Suzie
Seeing Suzie here, you’d never believe what she looked like when she first arrived at the Cleveland APL. See her before photo and read her story.
Stories From The APL: Sally
Sally was brought to the APL by a Good Samaritan. Hear her story.

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