Thank you! 10th Annual Dick Goddard Cleveland APL Telethon raises more than $173K

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Thank you! The community stepped up to help out the local four-foot population during the annual Dick Goddard APL Telethon on Thursday.

At last count, $173,305.15 has been raised for the APL.

Fox 8 News would like to thank everyone who donated to this great cause.

Want to help?

The telethon started at 6 a.m. on Fox 8 News in the morning, running through 6:30 p.m. in an effort to raise funds.

Here’s how to still donate:

• Online right here

But where do donations go?

The APL , which works to protect companion animals and serve the community, uses the money to give pets a chance at a loving home.

The Wiley Avenue offices are at work all of the time, performing surgeries, spay and neuter services, dental procedures and more on thousands of animals.

It costs about $500 per animal for routine care.

Last year’s telethon raised more than $193,000 and over the last nine years, the event has raised $1.5 million.

Visit the APL today

The Cleveland APL is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find out much more about the location right here.

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