Leo’s Story
In a pre-pandemic world, Leo would have been immediately adopted. In fact, Leo was originally adopted from another shelter. His owner was overwhelmed by Leo’s size and his energy, therefore
In a pre-pandemic world, Leo would have been immediately adopted. In fact, Leo was originally adopted from another shelter. His owner was overwhelmed by Leo’s size and his energy, therefore
For many years black cats have been villainized or disparaged simply due to the color of their fur. This is typically due to the unfair representations portrayed within media or
Join us for our first ever Pet Photo Contest! We want to feature you and your pet on a window decal inside of our shelter for an entire year! This
The Friendship Animal Protective League works with several businesses within our community to help support our mission driven work. A big part of our mission includes finding homes for the
It is not uncommon for animals like Squish to walk through our door. A good Samaritan found Squish after it appeared he had been hit by a car and immediately
Mary Ann came to us on August 27, 2022 after being found living in a backyard with no food or water by our Humane Officers. Mary Ann was emaciated, and
Every year, a common term used in the animal welfare world is Kitten Season. This term is used to describe the time of year (March through September) when shelters are
On Friday, July 14th Friendship APL Humane Officers and our on staff vet tech went on a routine follow up call about the suspected neglect of four goats. The four goats
Annual vaccinations for your pets are a vital factor in ensuring they live longer, healthier lives. Proper vaccination protocols and terminology can be a lot to comprehend if you have
Animals uplift our lives in various ways from their cute faces to their unforgettable personalities. Animals work to dry up our tears on bad days and make our laughter even
In the world of animal welfare, before and after photos mean so much to us because of the story they often tell. These captivating images tell a story of transformation.
Shamus was a young but huge Great Dane Mix that was friendly and outgoing when he came to us. Staff had “pulled” Shamus from the Lorain County Dog Kennel, after
After a three year hiatus due to Covid, Wags to Riches was back! We were unsure if people would still be as enthusiastic for our casino night after so many
This is a story about Pickles. No, not the kind you eat. But definitely the kind worth saving! Pickles was a 4 year old Cattle Dog mix with pointy ears
The Basics of Pet First Aid When it comes to the health of our pets, we can never be too vigilant. Just like with people, medical problems are unfortunately inevitable,
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. 