/tags/apa-missouri APA Missouri en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 /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