Animal Shelters

APA North will provide space for adoptions, veterinary services, community programs and pet-owner support services.

Animal Protective Association leadership and county employees testified before the council in an ongoing investigation of the struggling shelter.

The organization has 18 months to submit its site development plan for the intersection of Benham and Redman Roads to the Planning Commission.

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has asked the county council for nearly $21 million of Rams settlement money for shelter improvements.

The Animal Care and Control facility in Olivette had failed three previous state Department of Agriculture inspections and was operating without a license.

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.

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.

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.

Five people testified before the St. Louis County Council on Thursday in response to subpoenas to further investigate ongoing issues at the county 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.