Friendship Animal Protective League

06/22/2026

It's officially time to start voting for your favorite pet in our Pet Photo Contest!

https://www.gogophotocontest.com/fapl

The competition has been fierce, and now it's up to YOU to help decide which pets will earn a spot in our very first FAPL Adult Coloring Book!

The top 5 pets in each category will be featured in the coloring book—how cool is that?!

Head over and cast your vote for your favorite furry, feathered, or scaled friend. Every vote helps determine who will make the final cut.

Did you enter your pet in the contest? Now is the time to rally your supporters! 📣

✅ Share your pet's photo
✅ Ask your friends and family to vote
✅ Post on social media
✅ Encourage everyone you know to spread the word

The more votes your pet receives, the better their chances of becoming a coloring book star! Voting ends on July 6th!

Good luck to all of our adorable contestants, and thank you for supporting the animals of Friendship APL!

Fundraiser for Friendship Animal Protective League

06/22/2026

Haven Update

We wanted to share some encouraging news about Haven!

While she still has a long road ahead of her, Haven is starting to feel better and it's been incredible to watch her personality begin to shine through. Her foster family reports that she is becoming more comfortable each day and is finally starting to act like a dog again.

One thing Haven definitely doesn't miss is mealtime! She eats like an absolute champion and eagerly looks forward to every meal. Because of how severely emaciated she was when she arrived, her feedings must be carefully scheduled and spaced out to help her gain weight in a safe and healthy manner. Thankfully, she is more than happy to cooperate with that plan.

We are still working to get Haven's bloodwork and other medical levels back within a normal range, so she is not out of the woods just yet. However, seeing her wag, engage, and show more of her true self has been a bright spot for everyone involved in her care.

Thank you to everyone who has sent well wishes, healing thoughts, and donations to support Haven's recovery. Your kindness means the world to us, and to a dog who is finally learning what it feels like to be loved.

Please continue to keep Haven in your thoughts as she continues her journey toward healing.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all of the to all the fur-dads out there! Drop a comment of your favorite father and their four legged kid in the comments below! ❤

06/21/2026

Have you ever wondered if we have more than just cats and dogs for adoption? The answer is "we do"! In fact, right now, we have several other special species looking for homes:

✨Bonded Cockatiel Pair✨

The yellow Cockatiel is female, while the white Cockatiel is believed to be male. These two came to us through a neglect case and have been on quite a journey. The white Cockatiel arrived with significant health concerns, including an eye condition, and has spent months under the care of exotic animal veterinarians.

Today, he is maintaining a healthy weight, eating and drinking well, and enjoys moving around and perching in his cage. While he may have some residual vision impairment, our veterinary team believes he continues to enjoy a good quality of life.

Because his condition may be viral in nature, our avian veterinarian recommends that this pair be the only birds in the home and not be housed near other birds. We are also looking for an adopter who either has an established relationship with an avian veterinarian or is willing to establish one to ensure continued care if needed in the future.

🐇Baby Bunnies🐇

We recently helped our friends at Portage County APL after that took in over 75 rabbits from a humane case. We now have four 3-month old rabbits looking for homes! All of these babies are social and friendly. They will go home with a spay/neuter waiver for us to fix them when they become old enough.

🐷Guinea Pigs🐷

We also have four guinea pigs, two of which are adults and two of which are juvenile! These piggies are absolutely adorable and hoping to be out of the shelter and into a home as soon as possible. One of them, Smores, had a mass on his ear that has since been removed and our vet staff has now cleared him for adoption!

Stop by our small animal room to meet all of these wonderful friends hoping for homes! https://friendshipapl.org/pets/smallanimals/

06/20/2026

🚨ONLY ONE DAY LEFT 🚨

It's your pets lucky chance to be featured in FAPL's first ever Adult Coloring Book! Enter them in our Pet Photo Feature Contest by 6/21 and then let the voting begin!
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/fapl

Remember, pets of all species are welcome! If you are looking to enter pets other than cats and dogs, utilize the pocket pet category!

06/20/2026

Join us and SEVERAL adoptable animals at Great Lakes Honda West for an adoption event today from 1pm to 5pm. Now is your chance to meet so many amazing dogs and foster kittens offsite. All of the dogs at the event will be available for adoption and get leave straight from the event! Kittens at the event will be with their fosters and interested adopters can put in applications for when they will be ready for adoption!

Its a beautiful day, and we look forward to seeing you there!

06/19/2026

Exciting News for Future Volunteers!

We've made it easier than ever to get started volunteering at Friendship APL!

To provide more flexibility and accessibility for those interested in making a difference for animals in our community, we have transitioned our volunteer orientation to an online format.

Now, prospective volunteers can complete orientation at their own pace and on their own schedule, making it easier to begin their volunteer journey with us.

Whether you're interested in walking dogs, socializing cats, helping at events, or supporting our mission in other ways, we'd love to have you join our team!

Ready to get started?
Visit the Volunteer Page on our website to learn more about volunteer opportunities, requirements, and the new onboarding process.

Volunteer requirements and applications.

06/19/2026

***WASHER FOUND THANK YOU EVERYONE***

🚨 Donation Request: Electric Washer Needed 🚨

We're reaching out to our amazing community in hopes of finding an electric washing machine in good working condition that can be donated to Friendship APL.

Unfortunately, we've been plagued with washer issues recently. One of our machines is completely out of commission, and another is leaking onto the floor, making it increasingly difficult to keep up with the constant laundry needs of the shelter.

Every day, we wash countless loads of bedding, towels, toys, and other items to ensure the animals in our care have clean, comfortable spaces while they wait for their forever homes. Laundry isn't just a chore here—it's an essential part of keeping our animals healthy, happy, and comfortable.

We're hoping to find a replacement as soon as possible and are reaching out to our community as a last-ditch effort before exploring other options. If you have an electric washer in good working condition that you would be willing to donate—and especially if you can help with delivery to our facility—we would be incredibly grateful.

Please send us a message or contact the shelter if you think you may be able to help.

Thank you for always showing up for the animals when they need you most.

06/19/2026

🏝️💘 Welcome to Love Island: Shelter Edition 💘🏝️

The most adorable singles in town have entered the villa, and they're looking for something more than a summer fling... they're looking for their forever person! 🐾❤️

🌹 Meet our eligible contestants:
✨ Loyal and ready for commitment
✨ Great listeners (especially when treats are involved)
✨ Love long walks on the beach... or around the neighborhood
✨ Guaranteed to never leave you on read

Will you be their perfect match? Or will they be left waiting for a text that never comes? 📱💔

This season's twist? Every one of these islanders is searching for a forever connection, and the winning couple gets a lifetime of love, tail wags, and unconditional companionship.

🏠 Ready to couple up?
Visit Friendship APL and meet our adoptable dogs. Your perfect match might be waiting in the next kennel.

💕 Comment below which contestant would get your vote, or better yet, come meet them in person!