Riverview APL

05/27/2026

This calico mother cat got out of the house and is loose on Lodge Road outside of Lisbon. She has kittens at home, so it is imperative to reunite her. If spotted, please message us!

05/14/2026

Here is great opportunity to get your kitties and pups vaccinated against rabies. Please have your dogs on a leash and cats in carriers!

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Bring your pets to be Vaccinated for Rabies on Saturday, May 16th from 2pm to 4pm at Westgate School. There is a $10.00 fee per pet. This is open to anyone in the Tri-State area! Courtesy of Community Animal Clinic and East Liverpool City Health District. Mark your calendars. See you there!

05/03/2026

Meet Wheelie, a six week old kitten we received through an emergency call at the end of the week. He was run over by a wheelchair and has suffered soft tissue injuries. Fortunately, no fractures! He is on medications and has a follow up with Rainbow Vet on Monday. Unfortunately, he has a substantial vet bill. Currently, after x-rays, exam, and medication, his current bill is just shy of $500. He is not available for adoption at this time, but if you can help us out with the vet bill to give him a bright and healthy future, please consider donating at www.riverviewapl.org

04/21/2026

Come say hi 👋 to us this Saturday at the Wellsville Carnegie Public Library ! We will have Felix 🐈, our sweet adoptable cat with us to meet & greet! There will also be some items available for purchase as well!❤️

Please come out to support our local nonprofits & businesses!

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🐶Riverview APL 🐱
Riverview Animal Protection League (Riverview APL), situated in Columbiana County, Ohio, is a compassionate organization committed to preventing animal cruelty and abuse. Our core mission involves rescuing, adopting, rehabilitating, and educating the public about the humane treatment of animals. We are a 501c3 registered non-profit organization.
Join us in making a difference for our furry friends!

04/01/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉
We’re officially kicking off our 50/50 raffle, you won’t want to miss your chance to win BIG while supporting an amazing cause! 💙🐾

Tickets are just $10 each
The drawing will take place after all tickets have been sold (winner need not be present)

Every ticket helps support the animals and operations of Riverview Animal Protective League, so even if you don’t win, you’re still making a difference 🐶🐱

Contact a member of our board or reach out through social media to purchase yours today

03/29/2026

Sharing from one of our amazing volunteers, who has been involved in animal rescue for many, many years. This highlights the cost of saving just ONE animal-

Remember Pixie with the long awful nails ? She is One of two dogs we seized from a condemned home. Pixie was groomed last Friday and then I took her to be fostered by our very best foster ! My mom 💚
We scheduled a vet visit for Monday because she was squatting constantly to p*e . We assumed a UTI. Much to our surprise the amazing doc Z and staff found multiple bladder stones . She was also not spayed . My wonderful veterinarian and friend scheduled a same day surgery and pixie stayed overnight . She was hand fed the next morning by my Sydney. That poor little girl had not one but five bladder stones . Can you imagine the discomfort she lived in daily ? Forced to sleep on a dirty floor wallering in urine ….with stones…I’ve seen humans hit the floor with one stone . This beautiful little lady was also spayed during the stone removal . She has staples and is recovering beautifully . This dog is 8 years old she didn’t bark and was emotionless when we seized her . She had these stones a long time !!!🤢🤢🤢🤢. She didn’t know a leash a yard or a bath . She has experienced a lot of firsts in a week and she is finally becoming a dog . She barks she smiles she is going outside to use the bathroom . This is ONE dog a dog that is now close to $1,500.00 for her lifesaving needs as well as vaccines and bloodwork .
She didn’t choose the life humans gave her . She deserves this !!!! I’m happy to say her name is now Roxy Lynn Stewart . She has a new bed a new everything and she has a new life with my mom . The foster is now hers . I can’t think of a better person to love her !!!! This is why helping animal rescues are necessary. A surprise like this can be costly .
My mom and Dave have graciously helped! Please help so we can save the next one . It takes a village . Thank you Doc z and staff !! You amaze me every time! This is the same wonderful lady who saved my Michael Angelo . Her heart is gold and her talent is too ! Thank you thank you thank you ! forever grateful

03/26/2026

🐾 Found Kittens Outside? Please Don’t “Kitten-nap.”

Whenever possible, kittens should stay with their mother until they are about 5–6 weeks old.

During those early weeks, Mom provides the best nutrition, warmth, protection, and survival skills kittens need.

At 5–6 weeks of age, kittens can safely begin the next step:
✔️ Rescue and socialization
✔️ Veterinary care and vaccinations
✔️ Preparation for adoption

At the same time, Mom Cat should be spayed so the cycle of breeding ends.

• If Mom is friendly, she may be able to transition indoors.
• If she is feral, Trap–Neuter–Return (TNR) is the kindest option.

📊 How do you know if kittens need help?

✅ If they’re in a cuddle puddle and quiet — they’re likely fine.
✅ If they’re round and well-fed — they’re likely fine.

🚩 Kittens may need help if:

❌ They are skinny and screaming constantly
❌ They have crusty or infected eyes
❌ They are in a dangerous location

If kittens are in danger, move them to a nearby safe location and watch from a distance.

A helpful trick: play “kittens calling mama cat” on your phone and observe from afar. Many times, Mom will come running to retrieve her babies.

💔 Removing healthy neonatal kittens from their mother lowers their chances of survival.

If kittens truly do need intervention, visit
🐾 kittenlady.org/age

This guide from Hannah Shaw explains how to determine kitten age and provide proper care.

Let’s protect kittens and stop the cycle by making sure Mom gets spayed.

03/25/2026

Hello there! My name is Felix, and not only am I the most handsome cat around, I'm also the sweetest! That's right, if you're looking for someone to warm your lap while you read your new novel, or someone to watch that Netflix series with you, I'm your guy! I really love humans and I love attention even more. I may not have had the best start in life, so I really appreciate a good meal and would love if you had some treats for me at my new home! Ooo and I would love a good belly rub too!

I should tell you I am a 3 year old male. I have all my shots & I've even been neutered. At my previous home, I lived with all kinds of dogs & other cats, so I wouldn't mind having furry siblings in my new home! I don't mind kids either, as long as they're good with cats.

If you're ready for lots of lazy days snuggling up on the couch together, you can apply for me here: riverviewapl.org

03/24/2026

Welcome to our new series- Tuesday Tips for Animal Care!

With every farmer, herdsman, and horse owner celebrating the glorious end of winter and the blooming of spring, it seems an apt time to talk about rain rot.

That fuzzy, long, warm winter coat your horse was protected by all winter is now poised to cause a problem. Rain rot, as it is colloquially known, is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by moisture. Rain, mud, melted snow, and even sweat get trapped in that nice warm place under the hair, creating the perfect environment for bacterial growth. Typically, you will see hair loss and cracked or scabbed skin. Fortunately, dermatophilosis is usually easy to treat! There are many over the counter options available at your local farm store. In more severe cases, veterinary intervention is needed.

But let’s talk about prevention so we can avoid all of that mess. Grooming is essential. Regularly brushing promotes blood flow to the skin and removes dirt, sweat, and loose hairs. The included photo depicts the accumulation of dirt, dead skin cells, and moisture that lead to rain rot. If your horse is blanketed, ensure the blanket stays dry. Do not blanket a wet or sweaty horse. And clean those blankets when they get grungy. That last step requires a forgiving laundromat. Older horses are more prone to infections of all kinds, so make sure your retired pasture pet is still getting regular brushing, just like a horse in work.

If you have any tips you would like us to talk about, please let us know in the comments. Happy spring!!

02/06/2026

Nothing better than curing up with a blanket and a candle before the storm hits

Contact a Riverview Boardmember to get your candle orders in now!
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