Skates: From Viral Heartbreak to a Second Chance
A dog abandoned behind a Lorain skating rink became a viral sensation. But his real story began after the cameras stopped rolling. On May 29, 2026, a surveillance camera at
A dog abandoned behind a Lorain skating rink became a viral sensation. But his real story began after the cameras stopped rolling. On May 29, 2026, a surveillance camera at
What happens when you combine animal lovers, creativity and a passion for saving lives? You get The Art of Saving Lives, Friendship APL’s very first adult coloring book fundraiser! We
This fall, Friendship APL is working toward launching a new Community Neuter Day, a low-cost clinic designed to make essential veterinary care more accessible to local pet owners while creating
Wags to Riches Casino Night: A Night That Changes Lives For more than a decade, Wags to Riches Casino Night has been the cornerstone fundraiser for Friendship APL—and this year
At 10 years old, Mia should have been living a quiet, comfortable life. Instead, she found herself at the center of a heartbreaking situation that would require urgent intervention, intensive
Article Written by Joe Rogers, FAPL Volunteer, Owner of Rogers Dog Professionals & Certified Dog Trainer Many of the dogs who come through our doors have experienced instability, inconsistent handling,
What started as heartbreak has turned into hope, thanks to all of you. Earlier this month, our Humane Team got a call that no one ever wants to hear—puppies had
Most pet owners treat their furry companions as cherished members of their immediate family. Some lovingly refer to their pets as their “babies.” Pets are treasured and pampered. A lot
Did you know that there is a week dedicated to walking your dog in October? October 1st through October 7th is National Walk your Dog Week, but this article will
Celebrating the Magic of Black Cats in October For hundreds of years, black cats were thought to be bound as familiars to witches and wizards to conduct evil deeds in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Willey, Friendship Animal Protective League, gregory@friendshipapl.org Crystal Bugary, Petco Love, media@petcolove.org National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Friendship Animal Protective League to Save and Improve
As seasons change in Northeast Ohio, it is no secret that we all look forward to warmer weather. Pet parents are eager to get outside, take their dogs on walks
Being a plant parent is on the rise in 2025! Whether you are establishing an outdoor garden or decorating the inside of your home with greenery, we urge you to
The Friendship Animal Protective League humane team, led by Vickie McDonald, has worked tirelessly this year removing animals from several horrific circumstances of abuse and neglect. In 2022, humane seizures
***This article contains images that are disturbing and may be hard for viewers to look at. Viewer discretion is advised*** On Saturday, May 17th, we received a frantic, early morning
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.