The Cleveland APL is celebrating Homeless Animals Day, which is Saturday, in a special way.

Cats 1 years old or older at the agency will be available for adoption FREE OF CHARGE on that day. Cats and kittens under age 1 will be available for $25.

"We bring in hundreds of cats and kittens each week," APL Executive Director Sharon Harvey said. "We do not place any limits on how long they stay in our care. All healthy, friendly animals stay with us until we've found them a home, but we can only keep doing that if people adopt animals as fast as new animals come in. By adopting an animal, you not only help that life, but you help to save another.

"I just don't think there's a more fitting way to celebrate Homeless Animals Day," Harvey added.

Every cat and kitten at the APL has been checked by a vet, spayed or neutered, given their initial vaccines, treated for fleas and worms, and tested for feline leukemia and feline HIV.

The Cleveland APL is at 1729 Willey Ave.

For more information, call 216-377-1618.

-- Robin Palmer