/tags/animal-shelters Animal Shelters en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:33:20 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-30/st-louis-county-animal-shelter-missouri-license-failed-inspections The Animal Care and Control facility in Olivette had failed three previous state Department of Agriculture inspections and was operating without a license. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:33:20 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-30/st-louis-county-animal-shelter-missouri-license-failed-inspections Rachel Lippmann /news-briefs/2025-06-25/east-st-louis-animal-shelter-air-conditioning-fails-amid-heat-wave As outdoor temperatures soar, a broken air conditioner is causing a crisis at Gateway Pet Guardians. The public is encouraged to adopt, foster or make a donation to help the shelter through this time. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:56:45 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-25/east-st-louis-animal-shelter-air-conditioning-fails-amid-heat-wave Olivia Mizelle /government-politics-issues/2025-06-23/st-louis-animal-shelters-overcrowding-control-issues The city animal shelter — operated under contract with the nonprofit CARE STL — could lose funding if the city allows the contract to expire. Meanwhile, the county shelter is grappling with overcrowding, operational issues and high staff turnover. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-23/st-louis-animal-shelters-overcrowding-control-issues Olivia Mizelle /news-briefs/2025-06-18/animal-protective-association-plans-to-build-new-shelter-in-north-st-louis-county The organization, which previously operated the county shelter, plans to build its new location southwest of the intersection of Benham Road and Redman Road. Meanwhile, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is requesting nearly $21 million for improvements to the county shelter facility. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:19:35 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-18/animal-protective-association-plans-to-build-new-shelter-in-north-st-louis-county Olivia Mizelle /news-briefs/2025-06-13/st-louis-county-continues-investigate-animal-shelter-amid-threat-closure Five people testified before the St. Louis County Council on Thursday in response to subpoenas to further investigate ongoing issues at the county shelter. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-13/st-louis-county-continues-investigate-animal-shelter-amid-threat-closure Olivia Mizelle /news-briefs/2025-06-06/sam-page-3m-rams-funds-st-louis-county-troubled-animal-shelter St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is asking the county council to use $3 million of its NFL settlement funds for its animal shelter. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:02:28 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-06/sam-page-3m-rams-funds-st-louis-county-troubled-animal-shelter Chad Davis /government-politics-issues/2025-05-30/boss-found-out-st-louis-county-shelter-euthanized-19-dogs-after-it-happened Since St. Louis County took back control of the animal shelter from the APA, the facility has failed multiple state inspections. Dr. Kanika Cunningham, the county's health director, said a human resources investigation is in process. Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-30/boss-found-out-st-louis-county-shelter-euthanized-19-dogs-after-it-happened Olivia Mizelle /news-briefs/2025-05-05/st-louis-county-animal-shelter-has-experienced-its-worst-ever-outbreak-of-parvovirus St. Louis County Animal and Control Adoption Center continues to work to stop the spread of the deadly dog virus that spread through the pet shelter last month, which ultimately caused euthanizations. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:31:08 GMT /news-briefs/2025-05-05/st-louis-county-animal-shelter-has-experienced-its-worst-ever-outbreak-of-parvovirus Andrea Y. Henderson /news-briefs/2025-03-28/st-louis-county-health-director-cover-up-euthanasia-plan-lawsuit Rhonda Belics is alleging that Dr. Kanika Cunningham told her to lie in response to a Sunshine Law request seeking a secret proposal to euthanize animals at the St. Louis County animal shelter. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:41:42 GMT /news-briefs/2025-03-28/st-louis-county-health-director-cover-up-euthanasia-plan-lawsuit Jessica Rogen /government-politics-issues/2025-03-05/rescue-groups-save-dogs-hoarder-millstadt-illinois-authorities-ignored-calls Members of Metro East rescue groups have worked for hours to secure and treat 26 dogs they found on a property along Waterloo Road near Millstadt. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:37:18 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-05/rescue-groups-save-dogs-hoarder-millstadt-illinois-authorities-ignored-calls Joshua Carter