Portage APL provides an admissions service for those who must give up their pet or turn in an animal. This is done on a space-available- basis; we may not have room. There also are a few restrictions:
- Portage APL can only accept dogs that have been rescued or secured by APL staff, or dogs that are actually owned by residents of Portage County. A current dog license is evidence of ownership.
- All stray dogs must be referred to the County Dog Warden. Call the Warden’s office at 330-297-6924. Emergency after hours phone number is 330-296-5100. In Kent call the 673-3486 (non-emergency) number.
- Because we are really the only shelter that accepts cats, and there are so many, we are full often. We do try to take cats in whenever space allows.
- To provide you and your pet with the best service, we suggest you make an appointment for admission. Call the shelter at 330-296-4022 during business hours.
- There will be a surrender charge to take your pet.
- Do not attempt to abandon your animal at the shelter. Surveillance video may be used to prosecute. Abandonment is against the law.
