Say “No” to Declawing!
Article Written by staff member: Emily Gray There is a worldwide debate on whether or not declawing cats should be banned. Most people question how humane the procedure is. An
Article Written by staff member: Emily Gray There is a worldwide debate on whether or not declawing cats should be banned. Most people question how humane the procedure is. An
On August 31, 2022 our humane officers went out on a call about an emaciated dog tied up outside. When they arrived they found Hoss, a bluetick Coonhound. Hoss was
The Friendship Animal Protective League is a private, non-profit humane shelter, which has been serving the animal welfare needs of Lorain County, Ohio for 60 years. Our organization assists over
When we first got the email about Nova needing a place to go, we weren’t sure there would be a family out there for her. Her previous family was moving
Have you ever been constipated? Imagine having to hold it for five weeks! A local veterinarian reached out to us in November concerning a small puppy brought to them to
Fiona and Shrek came to Friendship Animal Protective League needing immediate Veterinary care. This brother, sister duo had been found as stray dogs. They both appeared to be around 5
As posted in a previous article, written by Greg Willey, you learned that Jay Jay has a special place in our hearts (Getting “Hip” at Friendship APL). He has been
Stevie’s story is one of resilience when the odds were stacked against his favor. A good Samaritan found Stevie as a stray kitten, all by himself, at only a few
Do you remember the day that your new pet came home? You found the right animal for you or your family. You get them home, they investigate their
Adding a New Dog to your Pack Are you considering adding a dog to your pack? Becoming a multi-dog household can be a very enriching experience for both you and
Everyone loves a feel good adoption story, and that is just what we have for you below! Miracle came to our shelter on September 5th after being seized in a
If there is one thing most rescues/shelters could agree on, it is that 2022 has been one heck of a year for animal welfare organizations. A cry for help from
From being abandoned outside, to living out her life in a wonderful home, there is no doubt Gina has had a rough journey to get where she is at. We
Are you considering bringing home a new friend for your resident cat? Becoming a multi-cat household creates the opportunity for your cat’s life to be enriched through play, grooming, and
Here at Friendship APL we see a lot of medical cases, abuse stories and emergency situations walk through the door. We are not always able to save everyone, but when
We are a private, independent, non-profit humane society founded in Elyria, Ohio. We proudly own and operate the largest animal shelter in Lorain County. 