Cleveland Animal Protective League

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This is a page for supporters of the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL). We monitor our page and make an effort to reply to any comments, questions and concerns in a timely manner. We welcome helpful, constructive criticism and healthy feedback. However, we reserve the right to delete posts containing any of the following elements:

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Looking for a sign? Here’s your Miracle! ✨This beautiful girl truly lives up to her name! Miracle is a 3-year-old, 55 po...
08/27/2025

Looking for a sign? Here’s your Miracle! ✨

This beautiful girl truly lives up to her name! Miracle is a 3-year-old, 55 pound pup who recently enjoyed a special Dog’s Day Out Cleveland field trip with a volunteer, exploring Lakeview Cemetery and North Chagrin Metroparks. She soaked up all the sights and sounds, showing off her sweet personality along the way. Although it was hot that day, she enjoyed every moment of it!

After her walk, Miracle hung out at her volunteer’s home where she was well-behaved and super fun. She’s described as “happy, playful, affectionate, and a master of the sploot!” and loved giving lots of kisses. Though she can be a little shy when meeting new people or stepping into unfamiliar places, Miracle warms up with patience and love, and then her goofy, affectionate side shines bright.

Are you ready for some sploot-filled snuggles? Come meet this sweet girl today—she might just be the Miracle you’ve been waiting for!

🐾 Happy National Dog Day from Trevor! 🐾Handsome, friendly, and always up for an adventure – that’s Trevor! This 7-year-o...
08/26/2025

🐾 Happy National Dog Day from Trevor! 🐾

Handsome, friendly, and always up for an adventure – that’s Trevor! This 7-year-old German Shepherd weighs 65 lbs. of pure love and is looking for a family to call his own.

Trevor is a pack walk pro who enjoys getting out for strolls and having fun with his people. He’s also a well-rounded guy, having lived with children, cats, and dogs in the past (as always, slow introductions are recommended to help him settle in).

If you’re searching for a loyal companion who’s ready to fill your days with joy, Trevor might be the perfect fit! Come meet him today and see if he’s the one for you! ❤️ We think he is paw-fect, don't you?! Trevor recently participated in Dog’s Day Out and did remarkably well in the car! He had a fun-filled, adventure-packed day with one of our amazing volunteers and enjoyed every minute of it.

📍 Stop on by the Cleveland APL to meet Trevor! Adoptions is open 7 days a week. For a listing of all our adoptable animals, check out our web site: https://clevelandapl.org/adopt/adopting-from-the-apl/adoptable-animals/

💖 Meet Barracuda! 💖This 4-month-old female kitten may have a fierce name, but she’s all sweetness! Barracuda is currentl...
08/26/2025

💖 Meet Barracuda! 💖

This 4-month-old female kitten may have a fierce name, but she’s all sweetness! Barracuda is currently available for adoption through one of our loving foster homes, where she’s been showing off her playful and affectionate personality.

✨ From her foster parent: ✨

“Barracuda is a playful, friendly kitten who is a bit shy at first, but warms up with flirt poles, crunchy treats, and cheek scratches. Once she trusts you, she’s a velcro kitten who always wants to be right next to you, rubbing up against your legs. A slow introduction is worth it to win over shy, cuddly Barracuda.”

If you’re looking for a kitten who will bond closely and shower you with love, Barracuda is ready to meet you! ❤️ If you are interested in adopting Barracuda, please fill out the cat adoption survey at: https://clevelandapl.org/cat-adoptions-survey/

We would like to give a huge shout out to The Local Strongsville for supporting the Cleveland APL this month during thei...
08/25/2025

We would like to give a huge shout out to The Local Strongsville for supporting the Cleveland APL this month during their Paws for a Cause event!

They came together to collect donations which overflowed our bin and raised $5,000! We, and all of our furry friends here at the APL, are so grateful for their generosity and kindness. From the bottom of our hearts (and paws), thank you!💜🐾

😻 Gilda’s Story 😻Meet Gilda—a stunning 2-year-old beauty weighing just under 6 lbs, with a sleek black-and-white coat an...
08/25/2025

😻 Gilda’s Story 😻

Meet Gilda—a stunning 2-year-old beauty weighing just under 6 lbs, with a sleek black-and-white coat and the cutest little button nose you’ll ever see! She’s been waiting patiently with us since June, quietly hoping for the day a loving family walks through our doors.

This gentle girl gets along well with other feline friends, making her a lovely companion for a home that already has cats—or one looking to start fresh with a new furry family member! Every day, Gilda greets us with soft eyes and a hopeful heart, dreaming of cozy windowsills, warm laps, and a family to love her!

Could you see yourself with Gilda? 💛🐈 Visit all our adoptable animals at the Cleveland APL!

🐾 You’re Invited! 🐾Join us on Tuesday, August 26th from 4–6pm for our very first Foster Dog Social!Come meet Jenny, Rile...
08/24/2025

🐾 You’re Invited! 🐾

Join us on Tuesday, August 26th from 4–6pm for our very first Foster Dog Social!

Come meet Jenny, Riley and Sabrina, a few of our foster dogs who will be at the Cleveland APL for meet and greets. All three of these wonderful pups are looking for loving homes, and this is your chance to see just how paw-fect they are.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with adoptable pups, enjoy a sweet summer treat, and chat with our team. You can check out all of our adoptable foster dogs by visiting www.clevelandapl.org

We hope to see you there!

Fur-real, how cute is Bob?! 😍Don’t let the name fool you – this 6-year-old Mastiff mix is a beautiful lady! She may be 1...
08/24/2025

Fur-real, how cute is Bob?! 😍

Don’t let the name fool you – this 6-year-old Mastiff mix is a beautiful lady! She may be 102 pounds but she is the most gentle girl you will ever meet. Her favorite post-walk activity is placing her head in your lap and soaking up all the love she can get.

Bob is not only beautiful, she's very smart and is noted to be wonderful in the home. She may be convinced she's a lap dog and trust us, she gives the best cuddles. She loves going on walks, happily trotting alongside you. Bob would do best as the only pet in the home, but she’ll shower you with more than enough love to fill your heart (and your couch)! She’s equal parts silly, sweet, and snuggly with her big eyes that are impossible to resist.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will stick by your side through every walk, nap, and cuddle session, Bob is your girl! Stop by the Cleveland APL this weekend to meet her during Clear the Shelters!

🌞 Meet Simba! 🌞This 4-year-old orange & white gentleman is currently soaking up the sunshine at our Catio. At 13 lbs. o...
08/23/2025

🌞 Meet Simba! 🌞

This 4-year-old orange & white gentleman is currently soaking up the sunshine at our Catio. At 13 lbs. of sweetness, he’s ready to find a cozy home. 💛😸 He is a purr-fect addition if you have other feline friends!

Come meet Simba today! And remember it is this weekend, which means adoption fees are waived on adult animals and are $50 for kittens!

Don’t scroll by without giving a big hello to Winston! 🐾🤗This 2-year-old Hound Mix is 77 pounds of pure love and fun. Wi...
08/23/2025

Don’t scroll by without giving a big hello to Winston! 🐾🤗

This 2-year-old Hound Mix is 77 pounds of pure love and fun. Winston loves going on pack walks and showing off his squeaky toy skills (seriously, the cutest thing ever 😍). Throw in some back scratches and he will be your instant best friend.

Winston has done well with other dogs (no kitty friends, please!) and has done well with children. He has lots of playful energy and you will often see him being a goofball in the play yards. With fall approaching, you might even catch him leaping after leaves like a little bundle of autumn joy! Winston is a big teddy bear who enjoys cozy cuddles with his people and lounging in the sun.

Could Winston be the sidekick you’ve been waiting for? Stop by to see how wonderful he is for yourself!

Another week, another round of happy adoptions! Please join us in congratulating all the animals who found loving homes ...
08/22/2025

Another week, another round of happy adoptions! Please join us in congratulating all the animals who found loving homes this week!

🎉UPDATE: Pepe has been adopted!! 🚨 Pepe has an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨Our final Clear the Shelters weekend kicks off t...
08/22/2025

🎉UPDATE: Pepe has been adopted!!

🚨 Pepe has an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

Our final Clear the Shelters weekend kicks off today, and that means waived adoption fees for adult cats and dogs and just $50 adoption fees for kittens. There’s no better time to meet your match and Pepe would like to officially apply to be someone’s new bff!

Pepe is 25 lbs of pure joy wrapped up in a 7-year-old Terrier mix body. He may be a “mature gentleman,” but don’t let that fool you, he’s still got plenty of pep in his step, a love for snacks, and a big heart that’s happiest when he’s with his people. He had a short stay in a foster home where he did well with their dog and was a great house guest, proving he’s as sweet as he looks.

Whether he’s zooming around for a quick play session or curling up for a cozy evening snuggle, Pepe is ready to be your low key companion. He might be shy at first but just offer treats and tell him you love him and he will show his fun personality in no time.

Come meet Pepe and all the amazing animals waiting for homes this weekend at the Cleveland APL! 🐶🐱

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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This is a page for supporters of the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL). We monitor our page and make an effort to reply to any comments, questions and concerns in a timely manner. We welcome helpful, constructive criticism and healthy feedback. However, we reserve the right to delete posts containing any of the following elements: - profanity - misinformation - language and materials contrary to our mission - spam / off-topic posts - duplicate posts - personal attacks - promoting violence - promoting illegal or questionable activities - fundraising for other organizations or individuals For questions that require an urgent response or are not suitable for a Facebook post, please visit https://clevelandapl.org/about-us/visitcontact/ to view the telephone contact information for our departments. Fan-submitted content does not necessarily represent the views of the Cleveland Animal Protective League.