Cleveland Animal Protective League

Secondhand Mutts was started in 2006 and ran as a grassroots community organization until becoming a recognized nonprofit in 2009. It was inspired by one dog left and tied to the door at the founders' canine socialization center.

The Division of Animal Care and Control of The City of Cleveland runs the CITY DOGS Cleveland program (CACC). The goal of CITY DOGS is to increase adoptions from the City Kennel by improving public perceptions of pit bulls, who make up the majority of the kennel's residents, fostering loving homes for all of the kennel's adoptable dogs, and providing as many opportunities as possible for people to meet and fall in love with our dogs as the wonderful pets they were meant to be.

A 501(c)3 community-based non-profit group called Neighborhood Pets offers low-cost wellness care, a free spay/neuter program, a pet food bank, assistance with veterinarian care, inexpensive pet supplies, and endless counseling and services as required.

A nonprofit group called THE SANCTUARY FOR Older DOGS is committed to the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs left in pounds and shelters.

Before working at the Lakewood Animal Shelter/CCLAS, volunteers are required to submit to a police background check. The Lakewood Animal Shelter, Lakewood Police Department, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, should receive the completed application package that is attached.

The nonprofit Big Paws Large Breed Rescue takes in surrendered dogs and provides them with a temporary home until we are able to place them with new, devoted homes. We are a no-kill animal rescue organization.