About Us...
Who is Friendship APL?
Friendship APL is a private, independent, non-profit [501(c)(3)]
humane society founded in Elyria, Ohio in 1957. We own and operate the largest
animal shelter in Lorain County. Our members incorporated on August 30, 1957 as
the Lorain County Animal Protective League. We changed our name to Friendship
Animal Protective League on October 30, 2005.
How are we funded?
Friendship APL receives no government funding. We depend on the
generosity and financial support of friends and neighbors, and on various
fundraisers, to serve the people and animals of Lorain County.
What we do for the animals.
Friendship APL does not euthanize pets for time up or to
make space for other pets. We schedule incoming pets to make certain that
we have room to house and care for the pets.
2. We screen and continually monitor pets for health
and behavior problems.
3. All pets receive one or more vaccinations,
deworming, lab tests as required and a veterinary examination.
4. We spay or neuter all pets prior to adoption.
(People are sometimes surprised to learn that a cute little kitten or
puppy is already spayed or neutered.
Veterinarians have
safely spayed pets as early as 6 weeks for more than 20 years.)
5. Pets ready for adoption are kept separate
from incoming pets to help protect the pets and people from disease and
parasites.
6. We help people select the proper pet for their
family and lifestyle. We also counsel people to prevent future problems.
7. We maintain a Lost & Found Log to help reunite
lost pets with their owners.
8. Friendship APL humane officers respond to every report of
alleged neglect, abuse or cruelty.
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