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Animal Shelters | Friendship Animal Protective League

8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves residents of Lorain County. Will not accept stray dogs, wildlife, or feral cats.
Required documents
Will be explained when appointment is scheduled.
Hours
By appointment only.
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information or to be placed on the waiting list. Or email [email protected].
Fees
Donations requested when an animal is surrendered to assist with the care and treatment of the pet.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Accepts owner surrendered animals when space and resources are available. The shelter does not euthanize to make space so there is generally a waiting list to surrender an animal. Assists with Trap Neuter Release programs throughout Lorain County.
Last assured
06/06/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Friendship Animal Protective League
Friendship APL is a privately funded non-profit humane society. Finds home for homeless pets, maintains a list of lost and found pets, investigates humane complaints, prosecutes offenders, takes pets to nursing homes, and conducts education programs concerning animals and animal welfare issues.