/tags/animal-rescue Animal Rescue en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:48:42 GMT /law-order/2025-03-31/chimp-crazy-tonia-haddix-pleads-guilty-perjury-obstruction-justice The subject of the HBO documentary “Chimp Crazy” admitted that she lied in court proceedings about the status of a chimp named Tonka and that her lies affected a civil case against her. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:48:42 GMT /law-order/2025-03-31/chimp-crazy-tonia-haddix-pleads-guilty-perjury-obstruction-justice Rachel Lippmann /health-science-environment/2025-03-20/missouri-woman-loses-license-to-run-roadside-zoo-after-hiding-a-chimp-in-her-basement The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked Tonia Haddix’s license to keep and sell exotic animals, after the Missouri woman lied to a judge about a chimpanzee she claimed had died. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:44:34 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-20/missouri-woman-loses-license-to-run-roadside-zoo-after-hiding-a-chimp-in-her-basement Jeremy D. Goodwin /culture-history/2025-03-06/st-louis-zoo-kali-two-young-polar-bears The adored resident polar bear at the St. Louis Zoo, Kali, was transferred to the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium in Ohio this week, and twin polar bear cubs have taken his place in St. Louis. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2025-03-06/st-louis-zoo-kali-two-young-polar-bears Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2024-11-19/st-louis-county-animal-shelter-volunteer-program-animal-protective-association 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. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-19/st-louis-county-animal-shelter-volunteer-program-animal-protective-association Ulaa Kuziez /health-science-environment/2024-07-17/local-animal-shelters-waive-adoption-fees-as-they-experience-influx-of-dogs-and-cats Several shelters in the St. Louis area are at capacity because of the high number of animals being turned in. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-17/local-animal-shelters-waive-adoption-fees-as-they-experience-influx-of-dogs-and-cats Madison Holcomb /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-05/animal-shelters-in-st-louis-are-in-crisis-heres-how-to-help 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. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:47:30 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-05/animal-shelters-in-st-louis-are-in-crisis-heres-how-to-help Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-12/protest-burnout-is-real-sasha-zemmel-wants-st-louisans-to-stay-engaged St. Louis activist and protest leader Sasha Zemmel talks about the effort to end the abuse of elephants by the Moolah Shrine Circus. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:16:09 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-12/protest-burnout-is-real-sasha-zemmel-wants-st-louisans-to-stay-engaged Avery Lea Rogers /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-09-09/with-baby-animals-in-need-wildlife-rescue-center-opens-its-doors-to-the-public Wildlife Rescue Center in Ballwin bounces back from COVID-19 closures with its first open house since 2019. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:04:23 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-09-09/with-baby-animals-in-need-wildlife-rescue-center-opens-its-doors-to-the-public Avery Lea Rogers /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-06-06/rabbit-rescues-at-capacity-as-pets-get-dumped-across-st-louis St. Louis residents are finding abandoned pet bunnies across the city — and few rescues have the capacity to take them in. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:28:02 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-06-06/rabbit-rescues-at-capacity-as-pets-get-dumped-across-st-louis Emily Woodbury /economy-business/2021-10-11/with-a-sagging-ceiling-and-full-house-the-belleville-humane-society-needs-quick-repairs The humane society’s executive director noticed the ceiling sagging in one of the main parts of the shelter, which currently has more than 700 dogs and cats. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:00:06 GMT /economy-business/2021-10-11/with-a-sagging-ceiling-and-full-house-the-belleville-humane-society-needs-quick-repairs Amoni Lewis | Belleville News-Democrat