/tags/animal-shelters Animal Shelters en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:20:37 GMT /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 /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-28/my-co-worker-wrote-a-memoir-about-dogs-that-helped-me-grieve 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. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:52:01 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-28/my-co-worker-wrote-a-memoir-about-dogs-that-helped-me-grieve Aaron Doerr /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/2022-09-02/to-defend-its-animal-shelter-st-louis-county-tried-to-silence-its-critics Overcrowded and beset by lawsuits, St. Louis County’s animal shelter is at a crossroads. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:02:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-09-02/to-defend-its-animal-shelter-st-louis-county-tried-to-silence-its-critics Danny Wicentowski /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 /government-politics-issues/2018-03-23/stenger-promises-thorough-search-for-new-animal-shelter-director UPDATED March 28 with lawsuit: St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger says he is committed to an “exhaustive search” to find a new director for the… Fri, 23 Mar 2018 17:13:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-03-23/stenger-promises-thorough-search-for-new-animal-shelter-director Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2013-03-05/animal-shelter-fees-lawsuit-heard-by-mo-supreme-court An attorney for nonprofit animal shelters is trying to persuade the Missouri Supreme Court to strike down a law that he says was originally enacted… Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:38:18 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-03-05/animal-shelter-fees-lawsuit-heard-by-mo-supreme-court