On July 3, 2025, with assistance from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Department the Friendship Animal Protective League (FAPL) ...

The city and the Friendship Animal Protective League (APL) have rescued 37 animals owned by Avon homeowner Haydar Bektas on ...

According to the Friendship APL, on-site agents discovered fighting pits, cockfighting paraphernalia such as sparring muffs ...

At one location, the cages housing birds had several inches of mud and waste that caked onto their feet, making it difficult ...

Nearly 240 birds were seized during the execution of two separate search warrants involving cockfighting operations in Sheffield Township, according to a news release from the Friendship Animal ...

According to a release, the operations were in Sheffield Township.

The Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County Humane Investigations Department executed a search warrant involving ...

Several of the animals exhibited untreated medical conditions, such as overgrown hooves, fly strike and matting,' according ...

In late June, 37 animals were seized from an Avon home after they were found in poor condition and environment, according to ...

AVON, Ohio (WOIO) - Big signs in an Avon neighborhood are pulling everyone who passes into a neighborly dispute. On June 25, ...

With his vast experience of studying and understanding the mind and behavior of dogs, Willey said animal lovers can take simple steps to reassure their frightened pets, which includes taking them ...