/tags/apa-missouri APA Missouri en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� 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 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/2025-06-06/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 /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 /news-briefs/2025-02-26/st-louis-county-kanika-cunningham-euthanasia-proposal-animal-shelter Dr. Kanika Cunningham says she did not turn the proposal over in response to a Sunshine Law request because “it was a suggestion. It is not a plan.” Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:53:22 GMT /news-briefs/2025-02-26/st-louis-county-kanika-cunningham-euthanasia-proposal-animal-shelter Jessica Rogen /government-politics-issues/2025-02-21/st-louis-county-control-animal-shelter-euthanasia-fears The county has said it will not use the contingency plan it developed that included population control through widespread euthanasia. The Animal Protective Association stops operating the shelter at the end of the day Friday. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:20:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-21/st-louis-county-control-animal-shelter-euthanasia-fears Jessica Rogen /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 /economy-business/2024-08-22/st-louis-county-takes-back-control-of-animal-shelter 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. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:54:16 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-22/st-louis-county-takes-back-control-of-animal-shelter Lauren Brennecke /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 /government-politics-issues/2023-02-01/deal-with-apa-brings-improved-conditions-for-animals-in-the-care-of-st-louis-county 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. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-01/deal-with-apa-brings-improved-conditions-for-animals-in-the-care-of-st-louis-county Rachel Lippmann /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-05-21/humane-society-apa-reps-talk-missouri-puppy-mills-what-everyday-people-can-do-to-help 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… Tue, 21 May 2019 19:29:48 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-05-21/humane-society-apa-reps-talk-missouri-puppy-mills-what-everyday-people-can-do-to-help Evie Hemphill