Friendship Animal Protective League

Elyria, OH

An animal welfare organization in Elyria, Ohio, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Adoption fees: Kittens (less than 1 year): $60; cats (1 year and older): $25.

Adoption fee From $25

Hours Call 440-322-4321 before visiting to confirm current hours.

Areas served Elyria and the surrounding area, Ohio

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25

Kittens (less than 1 year): $60; cats (1 year and older): $25

How it works

No appointment necessary; stop by anytime during regular business hours. All cats receive a veterinary exam, first vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter, and feline leukemia testing.

Location

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The area

Lorain County at a glance

Population 317,129

Housing units 136,548

Est. households with a cat 40,942

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens under 1 year are $60; cats 1 year and older are $25.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Friendship Animal Protective League at 440-322-4321 or adoptions@friendshipapl.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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