Dogs

The shelter has flourished under the purview of the Animal Protective Association, but now that the county is taking back control, advocates are concerned that the animals will suffer. The shelter had previously come under fire for improper care.

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.

Each step on the Pet Power walkway produces three joules of electricity that will be collected in batteries donated to the APA Adoption Center.

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

STLPR politics editor Fred Ehrlich stopped “St. Louis on the Air” audio engineer Aaron Doerr in the hallway a few weeks ago. Aaron’s beloved dog, Tallis, had recently died.

Animal shelters in St. Louis and across the country have long owner surrender waitlists due to people facing evictions or lack of affordable, pet-friendly housing.

The St. Louis musician’s album, Camp Scout Vol. 2, will be released on June 29. It’s inspired by his travels with his Australian Shepherd, Scout.

Now that cannabis is legal in Missouri, drug-sniffing police dogs face early retirement if they are attracted to the smell of marijuana.

Local shelters are overwhelmed and at capacity. Inflation and evictions this year are increasing the number of pet surrenders.

Midwestern lakes have become a hotbed of toxic algae blooms, largely caused by agricultural runoff. Without regular testing, visitors to lakes in many states have no idea what they're getting into.