APA Missouri

Falyn Ward, a 22-year-old APA Adoption staffer from Hazelwood, holds Saga, a 2.5-year-old mixed breed, on Tuesday during the APA Olivette Animal Shelter’s grand opening in Olivette.

St. Louis County to resume control of its of main animal shelter

Lauren Brennecke

The Animal Protective Association took over at the Olivette facility in late 2022, following an independent audit that faulted the county for its handling of the shelter, including controversial euthanasia practices. St. Louis County officials say the shelter is back up to standards and will return to county control.

Astro, an 8-year-old Chihuahua, on Tuesday at the APA Olivette Animal Shelter in Olivette.

Health, Science & Environment

Local animal shelters waive adoption fees as they experience influx of dogs and cats

Madison Holcomb

Several shelters in the St. Louis area are at capacity because of the high number of animals being turned in.

Becky Kling, 62, of Creve Coeur, looks at “Jalapeño,” a 5-month old kitten, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at the APA Olivette Animal Shelter in Olivette. Kling said she lost four of her pets the last year, including her 20-year-old cat and now was considering getting a new furry family member.

Government, Politics & Issues

Deal with APA brings improved conditions for animals in the care of St. Louis County

Rachel Lippmann

The county's animal shelter in Olivette had been a source of controversy for years. The APA of Missouri took over its operations in December as part of a five-year, $16 million contract.

John Goodwin (at left) is with the Humane Society, and Sarah Javier leads the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.

Health, Science & Environment

Humane Society, APA Reps Talk Missouri Puppy Mills, What Everyday People Can Do To Help

Evie Hemphill

Missouri is home to 22 of the 100 puppy mills on the Humane Society of the United States’ most recent list of known problem dealers, topping the list for…