Animal Protection League plans Nov. 15 open house at new Carrollton shelter

Public invited 11 a.m.–3 p.m. to tour the no-kill facility at 4901 Canton Road NW on state Route 43; no animals, not yet accepting intakes

The Carroll County Animal Protection League will host an open house Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new no-kill animal shelter.

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Published November 9, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified November 13, 2025 - 10:33 a.m.

The Carroll County Animal Protection League will host an open house Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new no-kill animal shelter, located at 4901 Canton Road NW (state Route 43) in Carrollton.

Organizers invite the public to tour the new facility and learn more about the shelter’s mission and future operations.

Attendees are asked not to bring animals to the event. The shelter is not yet accepting animals as additional supplies and equipment are still being purchased to prepare for full operation.

For more information, contact the Carroll County Animal Protection League by email at carrollcountyapl@yahoo.com or by mail at P.O. Box 353, Carrollton, OH 44615.

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